Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

See Zebras in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Spot elephants in their natural habitat in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Seronera area of Serengeti National Park, known for the annual wildebeest migration
02 Explore the famous Ngorongoro Crater on a wildlife safari
03 Spot elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, zebras, lions, leopards, and cheetahs
04 Enjoy full-day and afternoon game drives across Tanzania's renowned safari landscapes

Descend into the heart of nature on this wildlife safari through Tanzania's iconic northern circuit. Enjoy exciting game drives across Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site spanning over 15,000 square kilometres and teeming with wildlife, including over 2 million ungulates, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and some 500 bird species. Continue to the large volcanic caldera of Ngorongoro Crater for another rewarding safari experience with a chance to spot the 'Big Five'.

Descend into the heart of nature on this wildlife safari through Tanzania's iconic northern circuit.

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 Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, at around 06:00 am, head towards Serengeti National Park. Leave the highlands behind and make your way towards the Lobo area, located just north of the Seronera area in central Serengeti National Park. This region is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration that takes place every year.
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch on arrival.
Set off for an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Drive back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Non-migrating wild animals like elephants, buffaloes, gazelles, zebras, lions, leopards, and cheetahs can be seen here all year round. At times, you can continue following the wildlife for long periods without seeing other vehicles.
Enjoy a packed lunch and indulge in some bird watching.
Later in the day, drive to Ngorongoro.
Arrive and check in at the lodge for dinner and a good night's sleep.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Enjoy an early morning breakfast and then set out for a visit to Ngorongoro Crater.
Indulge in a game drive inside the crater until late in the evening and try to spot the 'Big Five' animals.
Drive back to Arusha after the safari to end the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Seronera area and Lobo area, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Parking fees
Accommodation in a double-room lodge in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro National Park
Game drives as indicated in the itinerary
Services of our English-speaking driver guides
4WD jeep with pop-up roofs for optimal game viewing
Park entrance and conservation fees to the game reserve
Water during game drives
Meal plan: dinner, breakfast, and packed lunch

What's Not Included

International flights and visa fees
Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
All items of a personal nature, e.g. tobacco, laundry, phone calls, drinks, and beverages
Any other items not specified above

Logistics