Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Serengeti Safari with Ngorongoro Crater and Black Rhino

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Thrilling game drives in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
02 Spot the endangered black rhino alongside the Big 5 and other wildlife
03 Explore Central Serengeti with chances to see wildebeests, cheetahs, zebras, and elephants
04 Descend into the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari experience

Sign up for an adventurous safari through Tanzania's Northern Circuit safari corridor. Go on exciting game drives in Serengeti National Park and look out for the Big 5, wildebeests, cheetahs, large numbers of zebras, and elephants. Visit the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to see the endangered black rhino, lions, and breathtaking views across the area.

Wake up for an early breakfast and descend into the crater at 6 am with a packed lunch for a half-day game drive, with a chance to see the endangered 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 Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti and Central Serengeti Game Drive

Get picked up from your hotel in Arusha at 6:30 am. After breakfast, head straight to Serengeti National Park with a packed lunch and arrive at Nabi Gate by 12 pm.
Proceed for a whole afternoon game drive around Central Serengeti with your Tanzanian safari guide and see wildebeests, cheetahs, large numbers of zebras, and elephants.
Later, by 6 pm, head to Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Early Serengeti Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Eat an early breakfast and head out for an early morning game drive at 6 am in Serengeti until 11 am.
Return to the lodge for brunch, load up your vehicle, and head to Ngorongoro for dinner and an overnight stay at Rhino Lodge, situated on the crater rim at 2300 m above sea level.
Savour an en-route game drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro this afternoon.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Wake up for an early breakfast and descend into the crater at 6 am with a packed lunch for a half-day game drive, with a chance to see the endangered black rhino.
Have lunch by the famous hippo pool.
Later, by 1 pm, start your drive to Arusha for a drop-off in town or at your hotel for onward arrangements.