Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Observe the impressive wildebeest migration in Central Serengeti National Park
02 Explore the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the Serengeti
03 Spot members of the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
04 Marvel at zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and cackling hyenas in the crater
05 See flamingos at Soda Lake and waterfowl such as storks, ibises, and cranes

Explore the Serengeti and Ngorongoro for wildlife and nature on this 3-day safari. Observe the impressive wildebeest migration in Central Serengeti National Park, including the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. Spot members of the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater and marvel at zebras, hippos, wildebeests, flamingos, storks, ibises, and cranes. This safari offers an African adventure amid some of Tanzania's most remarkable landscapes and wildlife.

Observe the impressive wildebeest migration in Central Serengeti National Park, including the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha or Moshi to Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsites, tented campsites, or lodges.
After a fascinating breakfast in Arusha city, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Central Serengeti National Park. Enter the center of wild Africa, Serengeti National Park, known as the endless plain. Continue to the central area of the Serengeti, the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in Serengeti National Park, with the Seronera River serving as a water source for a majority of the wildlife species found here. Arrive in time for lunch in the afternoon, then continue your safari in Serengeti National Park before dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel or camp.

Day 02

Central Serengeti Safari to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsites, tented campsites, or lodges.
After breakfast at your accommodation, continue your safari in the central Serengeti, starting early in the morning. The savannah of Serengeti National Park offers an incredible landscape, and the air, mixed with the songs of the birds, creates an incredible adventure. In the morning, the sunlight begins to illuminate the entire landscape beautifully. Your guide will ensure you experience the animals' habitats by driving through the areas where they are found. Later, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where dinner and an overnight stay will be provided.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha or Moshi

After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, as this is the best time to spot animals in the morning light. Enjoy a safari around the crater and stop for lunch at a small lake inside the crater. Due to the presence of an "oasis" created in the crater, there is a high probability of spotting some members of the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. In the crater, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and cackling hyenas can also be seen. There are flocks of flamingos at Soda Lake, while hawks and vultures soar through the sky looking for their next meal from discarded carcasses. Beautiful storks, ibises, and cranes are also popular waterfowl in Ngorongoro Crater.
Finally, after an afternoon of wildlife sightings, begin the drive back to Arusha or Moshi and end your organized game drive.