Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Camping

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Exciting game viewing in the endless plains of Serengeti
  • 02 Chance to see great herds of wildebeests, zebras, and lions
  • 03 Explore forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants
  • 04 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera
  • 05 Observe the open savannah where lions hunt for food

Explore northern Tanzania's standout wildlife destinations on a 3-day safari through Serengeti National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy game viewing across the endless plains of Serengeti, with chances to see great herds of wildebeests and zebras, as well as lions in their natural habitat. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater, home to almost 30,000 animals, where forest, lake, and open savannah landscapes create excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting.

Spend the afternoon game viewing in the endless plains of Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

  • Get picked up from your hotel early in the morning and then drive to Serengeti National Park. The park is 367 km away from Arusha.
  • Spend the afternoon game viewing in the endless plains of Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.
  • Unwind with a lunch box provided to you at the picnic point.
  • Drive to Seronera Public Campsite in Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • Enjoy an early morning game drive and game viewing after breakfast in Serengeti National Park, where you can expect to see many animals. Serengeti, which is 14,763 sq km in size, derives its name from the Maasai language, meaning "endless plain." It is home to many animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
  • Eat a picnic lunch provided inside the park.
  • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim for an overnight stay at Simba Campsite.
3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha

  • Descend 2,000 feet (over 600 meters) to the crater floor for a day tour with picnic lunch. Explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area where you may see flamingos, and the open savannah where lions hunt for food. Ngorongoro Crater is the only place where you can spot the Big Five in a single day if you are lucky. Other animals found in this beautiful crater include jackals, wildebeests, elands, hyenas, and gazelles.
  • Eat a picnic lunch provided.
  • Drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon. You are expected to be back in Arusha at 5:30 PM.

Tour ends.

Endless plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater floor and lake, Arusha

Where this trip takes you

Endless plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater floor and lake, Arusha

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

  • Park fees
  • Game drives
  • All camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Meals as specified in the day-by-day section (picnic lunch)
  • Drinking water on all days
  • Safari vehicle
  • Pick-up from the hotel in Arusha

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Any government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

Know before you go

  • Accommodation will be in 2-person tents (2.5 m x 2.5 m and 1.8 m high) with built-in mosquito nets at the entrances and windows.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
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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