3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

3 Days Round trip from Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Arrive and transfer to Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Experience your first full Serengeti game drive
  • 03 Explore Ngorongoro Crater and spot the Big Five on a scenic en-route game drive

Discover Tanzania’s highlights on a 3-day road safari from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro, returning to Arusha or the airport. Travel through the scenic highlands and the Great Rift Valley, then enjoy classic game drives across the vast Serengeti plains. Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for rich wildlife viewing, with chances to spot big cats and 4 of the Big Five. Ride in a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof, large windows, and air conditioning.

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, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to serengeti

  • Arrival: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide from Kilimanjaro Travel.

  • Briefing: After a short safari briefing, depart for a scenic drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with spectacular views along the way.

  • Arrival & Check-in: Arrive in the Serengeti in the late afternoon or evening and check in at your safari camp or lodge.

  • Dinner: Relax and enjoy a delicious dinner while taking in the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness, preparing for the exciting game drives ahead.

  • Meals: Dinner

  • Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Serengeti

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Day 02

Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park

  • Breakfast: Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before setting out for a full day of adventure in the Serengeti National Park.

  • Game Drive: Spend the day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti on exciting game drives. Search for the Big Five and encounter an abundance of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous antelope species, while your guide shares insights into the park's remarkable ecosystem.

  • Afternoon: Continue your wildlife viewing with a picnic lunch in the park before enjoying more game drives in different areas of the Serengeti.

  • Evening: Return to your lodge or tented camp to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend another peaceful night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Accommodation: Serengeti Lodge / Camp

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Day 03

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha / Airport

  • Breakfast: After an early breakfast, depart from Serengeti and begin your scenic drive towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying en-route game viewing along the way.

  • Activity: Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive inside the world-famous caldera.

  • Wildlife viewing: This unique ecosystem offers excellent chances to spot the Big Five, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and hippos.

  • Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and continuing your drive back to Arusha or directly to the airport, marking the end of your safari.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide

  • All park, & conservation fees

  • All game drives as per itinerary

  • Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

What's Not Included

  • Tips for driver/guide or lodge staff
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
  • Optional activities outside the itinerary (cultural visits, hot air balloon, etc.
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tour start
Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha.

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