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

3 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro international airport Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Luxury Serengeti game drives with chances to spot the Big Five and rich wildlife and birdlife
  • 02 Sunrise safari in the Serengeti for peak predator and wildlife activity
  • 03 Spectacular crater-rim viewpoints in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • 04 Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's highest-density wildlife habitats
  • 05 Premium lodge stays with gourmet dining at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (or similar)

Immerse yourself in a 3-day luxury safari through two of Tanzania's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the endless plains of Serengeti National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Travel with a professional guide on carefully timed game drives, from sunrise wildlife action to classic afternoon viewing, with picnic lunches in the bush and seamless transitions between regions. Unwind each night in exceptional lodges, pairing refined comfort and fine dining with the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. From Big Five tracking to panoramic crater-rim views and the possibility of witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal), this journey is crafted for unforgettable wildlife encounters and elevated safari style.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
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 Serengeti National Park and First Luxury Safari

Your luxury safari begins upon arrival in the legendary Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its endless golden plains and extraordinary concentration of wildlife.

  • Meet: After meeting your professional safari guide.
  • Game drive: Embark on your first exciting game drive through one of Africa's most celebrated ecosystems.
  • Wildlife viewing: Search for the famous Big Five-lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino-as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species.
  • Seasonal: Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
  • Lunch: Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sounds of nature, before continuing your afternoon game drive.
  • Lodge: As the African sun begins to set, arrive at your luxury lodge, where exceptional comfort meets the wilderness.
  • Dinner: Enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared by expert chefs, and unwind under the star-filled African sky.
  • Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (or similar luxury lodge)
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
2
Day 02

Sunrise Safari in Serengeti and Journey to Ngorongoro

  • Breakfast: Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy a hearty breakfast.
  • Game drive: Set off on an early morning game drive, the best time to witness predators returning from their nightly hunts and wildlife becoming active as the sun rises.
  • Guide: Your guide will continue searching for remarkable wildlife encounters while sharing fascinating insights into the Serengeti's unique ecosystem and animal behavior.
  • Travel: Depart the Serengeti and travel through breathtaking landscapes toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch while admiring the beauty of Tanzania's highlands.
  • Views: Upon arrival at the Ngorongoro Crater rim, take in spectacular panoramic views of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera-a natural wonder often referred to as Africa's 'Garden of Eden.'
  • Lodge: Spend the evening at your luxury lodge, where elegant accommodations, exceptional service, fine dining, and stunning crater views provide the perfect ending to another memorable day.
  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (or similar luxury lodge)
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Breakfast: After an early breakfast.
  • Crater descent: Descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for one of Africa's most rewarding wildlife experiences.
  • Wildlife viewing: Home to more than 25,000 animals year-round, the crater offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent.
  • Explore: Explore forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, freshwater springs, and soda lakes as you search for black rhinos, large lion prides, elephants with impressive tusks, buffaloes, hippos, spotted hyenas, jackals, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and flamingos that often gather around Lake Magadi.
  • Guide: Your experienced guide will carefully position the vehicle to maximize wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities while explaining the fascinating ecology and conservation significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Lunch: Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor, surrounded by spectacular scenery.
  • Return: Ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Leave Tanzania with unforgettable memories of extraordinary wildlife encounters, luxurious accommodations, and the timeless beauty of Africa's most iconic safari destinations.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro international airport 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (or similar luxury lodge)

  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (or similar luxury lodge)

  • Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner

  • Meals: Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Meals: Day 3: Breakfast & Lunch

  • Guide: Professional English-speaking safari guide

  • Transport: Luxury 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof

  • Activities: Game drive in Serengeti National Park

  • Activities: Full game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha Airport and Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tour start
Kilimanjaro international airport
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro international airport.

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