Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Serengeti Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park and its vast wildlife-filled plains
  • 02 Discover the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder
  • 03 Experience exciting game drives and spot the Big Five in their natural habitat
  • 04 Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands

Experience the best of Tanzania's wilderness on this 3-day private safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the Big Five across the endless plains, enjoy thrilling game drives, and admire spectacular landscapes shaped by nature's forces. From sunrise safaris to breathtaking crater views, this classic Northern Circuit adventure captures the essence of Africa's wildlife in a short but unforgettable journey through two of the continent's most iconic destinations.

Start before sunrise with an early morning game drive, the best time to witness predators in action.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Central Serengeti Safari

  • Begin your safari with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or airport in Arusha.

  • Drive through the scenic farmlands of Karatu and ascend into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands.

  • Pause at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for spectacular photos before continuing your journey.

  • Enjoy a packed picnic lunch on the way as you enter Serengeti National Park in the afternoon.

  • Embark on your first game drive through the vast Serengeti plains, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras.

  • Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the Central Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Sunrise Game Drives in Serengeti

  • Start before sunrise with an early morning game drive, the best time to witness predators in action.

  • Spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards as they hunt across the golden grasslands.

  • Enjoy breakfast in the bush or return to camp for a hearty meal before continuing your safari.

  • After a picnic lunch, explore new areas of the Serengeti, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras roam seasonally.

  • Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the starlit African sky.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries.

  • Enjoy a half-day game drive across the crater floor, home to the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino.

  • Stop for a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool while surrounded by beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife.

  • Ascend from the crater and continue your drive back to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon.

Serengeti National Park plains, sunrise game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Highlands

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, sunrise game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Highlands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Serengeti 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Safari Jeep
  • All park fees
  • Accommodation
  • Crater services
  • Meals
  • Soft drinks
  • Guide fee
  • Government V.A.T

What's Not Included

  • All personal purchases
  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Shoppers Supermarket, Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Serengeti, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Serengeti.

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