Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha

3 Days Round trip from Serengeti Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Serengeti National Park with extensive game drives across open plains
02 Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles in their natural habitat
03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional wildlife viewing, including the Big Five
04 Enjoy picnic lunches and scenic landscapes while staying in comfortable tented camps

Explore northern Tanzania on a compact three-day private safari covering Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Travel from Arusha into vast savannahs renowned for big cats, endless wildebeest herds, and dramatic landscapes, with extensive game drives and picnic lunches along the way. Stay in comfortable tented camps in the Serengeti before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater to encounter dense wildlife, including the Big Five. This is an ideal safari for limited-time travellers seeking authentic African wildlife experiences within a short travel window.

Encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the endangered black rhinoceros.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands

Depart from Arusha early in the morning and drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Enjoy scenic views of the highlands and surrounding landscapes during the journey.
Arrive in Serengeti National Park and begin an afternoon game drive across the open plains.
Spot big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.
Capture excellent wildlife photography opportunities in one of Africa's most iconic ecosystems.
Head to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Narudi Tented Camps

Day 02

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive Adventure

After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive exploring different areas of Serengeti National Park.
Track predators, observe grazing herds, and experience the vast scale of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park.
Continue with afternoon game drives across the plains and wildlife corridors.
Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Narudi Tented Camps

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Stop at the crater rim to admire breathtaking panoramic views.
Descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
Encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the endangered black rhinoceros.
Observe large flocks of flamingos around the soda lake.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater.
Ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch