Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Sunrise Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Region Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the world-famous Serengeti National Park, known for its endless plains and abundant wildlife.
02 Opportunity to witness the Great Migration (seasonal), one of nature's most spectacular wildlife events.
03 Enjoy thrilling sunrise game drives to spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
04 Visit the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of Africa's highest wildlife densities.
05 Chance to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino in Ngorongoro Crater.
06 Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important paleoanthropological sites.
07 Scenic drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands.

Enjoy a thrilling 3-day safari from Arusha to two of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations. Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park, where vast plains offer excellent opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, and, depending on the season, the Great Migration. After an unforgettable night in the Serengeti, continue to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive among dense wildlife, including the rare black rhino. Enjoy scenic landscapes, exciting game drives, and picnic lunches along the way.

After an unforgettable night in the Serengeti, continue to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive among dense wildlife, including the rare black rhino.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

3-Day Safari from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Day 1: Arusha - Serengeti

Morning: Early departure from Arusha, driving through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward the Serengeti, about 6-7 hours with stops.
Midday: Stop at Olduvai Gorge for a short optional visit.
Afternoon: Enter Serengeti National Park and enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or camp.
Evening: Overnight in the Serengeti.

Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti

Morning: Sunrise game drive, excellent for spotting lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Daytime: Explore the central Serengeti plains in the Seronera Valley. Depending on the season, you may catch parts of the Great Migration.
Evening: Sundowner and dinner at camp. Overnight in the Serengeti.

Day 3: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Morning: Early departure from the Serengeti back toward Ngorongoro.
Midday: Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This is your grand finale, with dense wildlife, including the rare black rhino.
Afternoon: Picnic lunch inside the crater, then ascend and drive back to Arusha.
Evening: Arrive in Arusha.

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Seronera Valley wildlife, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha Region 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All transfers (either from the hotel or the airport)
Accommodation
All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Park entry fees (Kilimanjaro day trip, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro)
Bottled drinking water during the safari

What's Not Included

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)
Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
Tips and gratuities

What to bring

Passport and travel documents
Sunscreen (high SPF)
Sunglasses and a wide-brim hat
Insect repellent (with DEET)

Know before you go

Health

Tanzania is a malaria-risk area, including safari regions.
Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from or transiting for more than 12 hours in a country with yellow fever risk.
Yellow fever vaccination is not required if travelling from the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, or Australia.
Recommended vaccinations may include Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Tetanus, and Rabies. Consult your doctor or travel clinic before departure.

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