Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Scenic Flight from Arusha

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the world's largest volcanic caldera, Ngorongoro Crater
02 Spot the Big Five: lion, rhino, leopard, buffalo, and elephant
03 Visit Serengeti National Park for exceptional wildlife and birdlife viewing
04 Enjoy multiple game drives through the wild forest trails

Explore Tanzania's lively nature on a thrilling safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, home to incredible wildlife and bird species. Witness the Wildebeest Migration, a stunning life-and-death display of thousands of wildebeests, and enjoy exciting game drives in search of zebras, elephants, leopards, and black rhinos. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for remarkable wildlife viewing in one of Tanzania's most iconic landscapes.

Monochromatic herds of zebra, tall dusky brown and orange giraffe, as well as the black, white, and grey markings of the oryx as they gallop across the sand, can all be spied from this special vantage point.

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 Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly from Arusha to Central Serengeti

This is the beginning of your adventure in Africa as you fly indirectly to the central part of the Serengeti.
Your short journey will not be only about the scenery. Monochromatic herds of zebra, tall dusky brown and orange giraffe, as well as the black, white, and grey markings of the oryx as they gallop across the sand, can all be spied from this special vantage point.
After touching down in the Serengeti, you will immediately proceed on a game drive and begin spotting all your favourite classic African animals.

Day 02

Morning Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

This will be your last day in Serengeti National Park, so you will want to take in its full beauty and enjoy incredible animal sightings on your morning game drive after breakfast at the lodge or camp.
Get a glimpse of all your Serengeti animals before heading out of the park after lunch.
After leaving the park, you will head to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where you will spend the night and enjoy the incredible crater view, if the weather allows.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha or Moshi

When it comes to game viewing, Ngorongoro Crater does not disappoint. It is home to more than 25,000 wild animals residing in what may be considered Mother Nature's garden. Within the crater, you might also get lucky and spot the black rhino during your one-day game drive.
Look out for lions, leopards, hyenas, buffalo, and many others, and keep your eyes open for the flamingos and other birds that reside in the crater.
After spending the whole day here, you will ascend the crater in the late afternoon and head to Arusha or Moshi.

Where this trip takes you

Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, 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

Park fees
All accommodations as shown in the itinerary
Professional driver/guide
All meals as specified in the itinerary
All transportation expenses (4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-top roof)
TANAPA fees
Drinking water

What's Not Included

Tipping for staff members (driver/guide)
Medical insurance
All beverages at the camp/lodge
Travel insurance
Visa
All accommodations before and after the safari
All accommodations not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

Passport with all the required visas for every country your African safari travels to and through.
A bit of cash, bank cards, and/or travellers' cheques. You can also use e-wallet apps these days to avoid carrying cards and cash.
Air tickets and travel vouchers for any pre-booked safari tours.
Your negative Covid-19 PCR test results, as required by the countries you visit and the airlines you use. For details about the latest Covid-19 regulations relevant to your trip, contact us.
Vaccination certificates (yellow fever, etc.) if required. Some vaccinations need to be taken well in advance.
Medication: malaria prophylactics if advised, and any personal medication. Also take your prescription in case of an emergency if your medication gets lost, wet, or eaten by a baboon.
Travel insurance policy details, including your policy number and the contact details for claims and emergencies. Comprehensive travel insurance is a must, especially in the Covid-19 pandemic era.
Cell phone. Most globetrotters travel with a smartphone in order to stay in touch with family and friends, connect to Wi-Fi, and for emergencies.
Copies of your important documents: as a precaution, take a copy of your air tickets, travel insurance policy, vaccinations, visas, prescriptions, and passport.
A hard copy of your most important contact numbers in case you lose your phone.