Tanzania · Camping Safari

3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari with Big Five

3 Days Round trip from Serengeti Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Spend a full day exploring Serengeti's endless plains in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest
  • 03 Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater for an immersive game drive on the crater floor
  • 04 Enjoy scenic picnic lunches in the wilderness on a private safari with a professional guide

Explore Tanzania's iconic wilderness on this three-day budget camping safari through Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Journey across the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoy thrilling game drives across endless plains, and encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest. Descend to the crater floor for exceptional Big Five viewing before returning to Arusha with unforgettable memories of Africa's dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife.

Explore Tanzania's iconic wilderness on this three-day budget camping safari through Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.

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, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Highlands

  • Depart early from Arusha for your safari adventure.

  • Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands with views of volcanic peaks and Maasai villages.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by highland landscapes.

  • Continue to Serengeti National Park.

  • Embark on your first afternoon game drive across the golden plains.

  • Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and herds of wildebeest.

  • Settle into your tented camp as the sun sets over the savannah.

Accommodation: Sound of Silence Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu

  • Enjoy an early breakfast at camp.

  • Head out for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.

  • Traverse vast plains dotted with acacia trees.

  • Observe lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly leopards.

  • Continue afternoon wildlife viewing in different areas of the park.

  • Drive towards Karatu in the evening through rolling countryside.

  • Arrive at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Country Lodge Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Depart after an early breakfast for Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Descend into the crater for a game drive on the crater floor.

  • Spot a high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic spot within the crater.

  • Ascend the crater rim and begin the drive back to Arusha.

  • Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon or early evening.

Accommodation: Not applicable - End of safari
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Ngorongoro Highlands, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Highlands, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor

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

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Long-sleeve shirts

  • Sunglasses

  • Hat or cap

  • Insect repellent

  • Camera or smartphone

  • Passport

  • Visa (if required)

  • Travel insurance

  • Flight tickets

  • Some USD cash (small notes for tips and small purchases)

Know before you go

  • Passport

  • Visa (if required)

  • Travel insurance

  • Flight tickets

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Long-sleeve shirts

  • Hat or cap

  • Sunglasses

  • Light jacket or fleece

  • Insect repellent

  • Sunscreen

  • Personal medications

  • Camera or smartphone

  • Extra memory cards / power bank

  • Travel adapter

  • Some USD cash (small notes for tips and small purchases)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,071.60 — $2,494.80
Double Sharing $1,071.60 — $1,663.20

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