5-Day Mid-Range Serengeti Tour with Friends Camp
Why this Package
When May–Jun fits your calendar, this 5-day safari tour through the Central Serengeti, West Serengeti, and Ngorongoro offers a unique blend of wildlife experiences and cultural immersion. Begin your adventure at Foresight Eco Lodge & Safari in Karatu, a budget-friendly base designed with a sustainable ethos, where you can enjoy hearty, home-cooked meals featuring local Tanzanian dishes. The lodge provides a rustic yet comfortable atmosphere, with cozy rooms that include private baths and scenic views.
Your journey continues into the heart of the Central Serengeti at Friends Serengeti Tented Camp, ideally located for prime game viewing. Here, you can relish simple yet filling meals, including picnic breakfasts and communal dinners under the stars. The Meru-style tents offer a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the park's rich wildlife, ensuring you are well-rested for early morning and late afternoon game drives.
With multiple nights in these stunning locations, you’ll have the opportunity to delve deeper into the wildlife and landscapes, enhancing your overall experience. Imagine watching the sunrise over the vast Serengeti plains, as the sounds of nature awaken around you. This tour is perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers looking to explore the diverse ecosystems of Tanzania.
For a well-rounded experience, this itinerary includes visits to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can witness the Big 5 in their natural habitat, and the Serengeti, renowned for its incredible wildlife and the Great Migration. Enjoy the thrill of a fly-in safari, allowing you to maximize your time on the ground and minimize travel fatigue.
Mix of budget and mid-range Tanzania Safari
Book with the Right Tour Operator
Each safari company has its own strengths — some specialize in luxury safaris, some in mid-range, and some in budget trips. Their expertise depends on years of experience in specific price categories, the quality of their guides and vehicles, and the lodge partnerships they’ve built over time. None of this is visible on websites or forums, which is why NMT connects you directly with the operators best suited to your safari tier.
- Accurate matching based on your budget and travel needs
- Get and COMPARE direct quotes from 3–4 matched local operators
- Book DIRECTLY with trusted Tanzanian specialists — no markups or middlemen
+ more verified Mix of budget and mid-range operatorsInclusions
- 🛏️ Accommodation during safari
- 🍽️ All meals: Full board on all days. Only breakfast on days with just hotel.
- 🎟️ All park entrance fees and government taxes
- 💧 Drinking water, tea & coffee during the safari
- 🧑✈️ Driver Guide: Friendly, English-speaking (or another language) expert with deep wildlife knowledge
- ✈️ Internal flights as in itinerary
- 🚙 Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
👉 Exact inclusions may vary. Final details will be provided by the tour operator when you request a quote.
Exclusions
The following costs are not included in above prices:
- ❌ International flight costs
- ❌ VISA fees
- ❌ Tips to guides and hotel staff
- ❌ Laundry, unless specified otherwise by hotels being used (ask the tour operator providing the quote)
- ❌ Alcoholic drinks unless specified otherwise
Per-person pricing
💡 Prices indicate how much each traveler would pay for a private tour, depending on total group size. Group tours aren’t available for this exact set of lodges.
| Persons | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3681 |
| 2 | $2423 |
| 3 | $2097 |
| 4 | $2019 |
| 5 | $1905 |
| 6 | $1828 |
| 7 | $2002 |
| 8 | $1933 |
| 9 | $1879 |
| 10 | $1869 |
| 11 | $1831 |
| 12 | $1799 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti