Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari with Big Five Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from 0000 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the majestic wildlife of Serengeti National Park during exciting game drives
02 Experience breathtaking views from the Ngorongoro Crater rim
03 Enjoy a sunrise safari and spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action
04 Explore scenic landscapes and Maasai villages along the Ngorongoro Highlands route

Embark on a 3-day safari adventure through Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience thrilling game drives across endless plains, spot the Big Five in their natural habitat, and witness breathtaking landscapes from crater rims to golden savannahs. Enjoy a perfect blend of wildlife encounters, scenic drives, and cultural glimpses into Maasai villages. This short yet action-packed safari offers an authentic glimpse of Africa's most iconic wilderness areas and extraordinary biodiversity.

Experience thrilling game drives across endless plains, spot the Big Five in their natural habitat, and witness breathtaking landscapes from crater rims to golden savannahs.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands

Begin with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha for a safari briefing.
Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, passing Maasai villages and vast open plains.
Arrive at Serengeti's Naabi Hill Gate around midday and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Continue with a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti.
Visit the Naabi Hill Gate viewpoint.
Continue with an afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, and giraffes.
Arrive at your campsite or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Sunrise Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Begin the day with a sunrise game drive, the best time to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Witness elephants crossing the plains, zebras grazing, and lion prides in action.
Return to camp for a late breakfast and prepare to leave for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy game viewing en route as the scenery transforms from open grasslands to forested highlands.
Arrive at Ngorongoro by late afternoon and take in panoramic views from the crater rim before dinner.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy a half-day game drive in the crater, home to the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
Stop for a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by incredible wildlife.
Ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving by early evening.