3-Day Tanzania Camping Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Journey via Ngorongoro and Oldupai Gorge, famed for early human fossil discoveries
  • 02 Enjoy game drives across the Serengeti's "endless plains"
  • 03 Camp at Seronera and Simba campsites in the heart of safari country
  • 04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional wildlife viewing
  • 05 Explore Lake Magadi, Lerai Forest, and Ngoitokito Swamp inside the crater

Set out on a classic 3-day Tanzania camping safari from Moshi or Arusha, travelling through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands and via Oldupai Gorge, famed for early human fossil discoveries by Dr. Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey. Continue into the Serengeti's endless plains for classic game drives and nights at public campsites close to the action. The journey ends with a descent into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable safari experience, with picnic lunches along the way.

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, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From Moshi or Arusha to Serengeti via Oldupai Gorge

Depart from Moshi for Serengeti National Park after breakfast, travelling via Ngorongoro and Oldupai Gorge, where the fossils of the first humans, called Zinjanthropus, were discovered by Dr. Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey. Lunch boxes are provided along the way. Continue with an afternoon game drive before dinner and an overnight stay at Seronera Campsite.

2
Day 02

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. This park covers an area of 14,763 sq km. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai language and means "endless plains." Here, wildlife includes lion, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, zebra, buffalo, hippo, elephant, and cheetah.

Later, drive to Ngorongoro for an overnight stay at Simba Campsite.

Meal plan: Full board.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Moshi or Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater at 6:30. Here, you will come across unique attractions in this historical caldera, where people and wildlife live together without harming one another. Get a chance to observe wildlife including lion, elephant, hippo, wildebeest, warthog, and zebra, and also see Lake Magadi, Lerai Forest, and Ngoitokito Swamp, while accompanied by lunch boxes.

After lunch, start driving back to Moshi or Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with a photographic roof
  • Services of a professional guide and chef
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All camping gear (please bring your own sleeping bag)
  • 3 meals a day during the trip
  • All game drives as mentioned
  • Airport transfer and drop-off
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)
  • Concession and camping fees

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and flights
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha
Tour start
Arusha
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $150.00
Double Sharing $130.00
Triple Sharing $190.00

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