6-Day Upper Mid-Range Serengeti Safari with Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Why this Package
For first safaris, this 6-Day safari tour through Tarangire, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro offers a comprehensive experience in a short timeframe. You'll start your adventure in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic elephants and iconic baobabs. Enjoy a night at Martina's Retreat in Karatu, a budget-friendly lodge that provides a cozy atmosphere with simple meals and functional rooms, perfect for those looking to explore the nearby Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
Your journey continues to the Central Serengeti, where you'll stay at Embalakai Tented Camp. This mid-range tented camp offers a rustic bush atmosphere and is ideally located for maximizing wildlife sightings, especially during dawn and dusk game drives. Meals here are hearty and communal, allowing for a shared safari experience. The Meru-style tents provide comfort with en-suite bathrooms and a veranda to enjoy the stunning surroundings.
Finally, retreat to the Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge, an upper mid-range option nestled among coffee estates. Here, you can unwind in generous cottages with fireplaces and enjoy refined dining that highlights local produce. The lodge features a swimming pool and spa, ensuring a relaxing end to your safari days. With easy access to the Ngorongoro Gate, you'll be well-positioned for early morning excursions into the crater, known for its Big 5 sightings.
This diverse itinerary is perfect for both first-time safari-goers and those returning for another adventure. Experience the thrill of the Serengeti and the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania while enjoying comfortable accommodations that cater to your needs.
Mix of mid-range and upper 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 mid-range and upper 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
- 🚙 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
- ❌ Internal Tanzania 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 | $4794 |
| 2 | $3004 |
| 3 | $2586 |
| 4 | $2538 |
| 5 | $2380 |
| 6 | $2275 |
| 7 | $2508 |
| 8 | $2413 |
| 9 | $2339 |
| 10 | $2345 |
| 11 | $2291 |
| 12 | $2245 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Central Serengeti
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Karatu
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Karatu