Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Wildlife Safari

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot a wide variety of wildlife in the central Serengeti, including lions, giraffes, buffalo, leopards, and cheetahs
02 Visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre for insights into the park's history and animal populations
03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania's most famous wildlife areas by species density
04 See Tarangire National Park's astonishing number of elephants near the Tarangire River
05 Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lakeside during your Ngorongoro safari

Embark on a 3-day safari through Tanzania's most stunning national parks, exploring the central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Search for a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, zebras, hippopotamus, and possibly even a rhinoceros. Visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre for insights into the park's history and animal populations, then continue to Tarangire, famous for its astonishing number of elephants along the Tarangire River. This adventure combines classic game drives with remarkable landscapes and abundant wildlife viewing.

It is difficult to describe in detail all the animals of the Serengeti plains, as they number in the thousands: elephants, buffalo, ostriches, giraffes, jackals, hyenas, lions, antelopes, leopards, and cheetahs - keep your eyes peeled and enjoy the nature around you.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Arusha to the Central Serengeti

After breakfast, you will start the safari with a transfer to the central part of the Serengeti, also called Seronera. Here, your driver will try to find the animals you are most interested in seeing.
Closer to lunchtime, you will visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre, where you will be offered a lunchbox and provided with lots of interesting information not only about the animals' populations but also about the history of the National Park. In this area, you will also be able to see hyraxes, which are the elephant's closest relatives.
It is difficult to describe in detail all the animals of the Serengeti plains, as they number in the thousands: elephants, buffalo, ostriches, giraffes, jackals, hyenas, lions, antelopes, leopards, and cheetahs - keep your eyes peeled and enjoy the nature around you.
In the evening, you will be transferred to a lodge, where you will have dinner and be able to rest.

Day 02

Morning Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up early, have breakfast, and travel to the crater. On this day, it is best to leave the hotel as early as possible to see the variety of animals that are active only during the morning.
At 6:30 AM, you will set off for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and after about an hour, you will already be inside the crater. Ngorongoro is one of the most famous and interesting of Tanzania's national parks because here you can find the greatest number of animal species per square kilometre.
You will have the chance to see buffalo, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippopotamus, and feline species such as caracals and servals. The luckiest travellers might even see a rhinoceros, whose numbers are rapidly declining.
By lunchtime, you will arrive at the lakeside, where you will be offered lunchboxes, after which the safari will continue, ending a few hours later with a transfer to the lodge.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Tarangire Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast at 8:00 AM, your safari guide will arrive at the hotel, and after meeting your driver, you will travel to Tarangire National Park. In this park, you have the chance to see many wild Tanzanian animals, including lions, buffalo, giraffes, and zebras. Above all else, it is famous for its astonishing number of elephants, which typically tend to stay close to their drinking source, the Tarangire River.
At lunchtime, you will be provided with a meal, after which the safari will continue.
In the evening, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti Visitor Centre, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire River

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

Lodge safari according to the itinerary
Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide
Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
Meals according to the itinerary
Mineral water
All mentioned activities
All national park fees

What's Not Included

Flights
Optional activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
Travel insurance

What to bring

1 long-sleeve shirt for protection from the sun
2 pairs of underwear, moisture-wicking fabric recommended
1 pair of sunglasses
1 neck pillow for napping in the vehicle (optional)
1 small daypack

Know before you go

Please note that all trip prices are based on our company costs, fees, and supplier prices in effect at the time of booking. We reserve the right to alter trip prices should inflation, fuel costs, labour, materials, or exchange rates change. If the Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) raises park fees, or if any hotel, lodge, camp, or other service provider raises their rates, we reserve the right to require additional payment from the client.
During the safari, it is strictly prohibited to exit the vehicle except in specially designated areas. Violations of this rule may result in hefty fines for the company, including the revocation of its license.
Off-road driving is also prohibited, as such behaviour may cause irreparable damage to the fragile balance of the natural ecosystem.
During the safari, you are allowed to smoke, but please be extremely careful when extinguishing and disposing of cigarette butts, as they frequently cause fires in the savanna.
In addition, we sincerely request that you do not put your feet on the safari car's seats or sit on the back of them, as this type of behaviour quickly makes the vehicles unusable.
You should be aware that this is wild nature, so the guide cannot make any guarantees about the presence of specific wild animals. However, you can be sure that he will do his best to find everything you are looking for.

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