3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness diverse wildlife across Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire
• 02 Visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre and learn about the park's history
• 03 Spot the Big Five and other rare animals on game drives
• 04 See Tarangire's famous elephant herds near the Tarangire River

Embark on a thrilling 3-day wildlife safari through Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Enjoy game drives across some of Tanzania's most famous wildlife areas, with opportunities to spot diverse animals, including the Big Five and other rare species. Visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre to learn about the park's history and animal populations, and take in the stunning natural scenery along the way. With meals, accommodation, and safari transport included, this journey offers a rewarding short safari experience.

Ngorongoro is one of Tanzania's most famous and exciting national parks because here, you can find one of the highest concentrations of animal species per square kilometre.

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 No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

From Arusha to Serengeti National Park

• 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. Closer to lunchtime, you will visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre, where you will be offered a lunchbox and provided with lots of exciting information about the animals' populations and 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.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Morning Game Drive

• 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 in 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 Tanzania's most famous and exciting national parks because here, you can find one of the highest concentrations of animal species per square kilometre. You will have the chance to see buffalo, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippopotamuses, and feline species such as caracals and servals. The luckiest travellers might even see a rhinoceros, an animal whose numbers are rapidly declining.
• By lunchtime, you will arrive at the lakeside, where you will be offered lunchboxes. After that, the safari will continue, ending a few hours later with a transfer to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

3

Day 03

Tarangire National Park 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 can see many wild Tanzanian animals, including lions, buffalo, giraffes, and zebras. Above all, it is famous for its astonishing number of elephants, which typically tend to stay close to their drinking source, the Tarangire River.
• You should be aware that this is wild nature, so the guide cannot guarantee the presence of specific wild animals, but you can be sure he will do his best to find everything you are looking for.
• You will be provided with a meal at lunchtime, after which the safari will continue. In the evening, you will be transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Game drives as per itinerary
• All entrance fees and government taxes
• Enough litres of mineral water and soft drinks
• Unlimited mileage on the safari
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
• Full-board accommodation on safari
• Services of a professional multilingual driver-guide
• Safari Jeep 4x4 with pop-up roof suitable for game viewing

What's Not Included

• International and local airfare
• Yellow fever vaccinations
• Passport, visa, and travellers insurance
• Personal expenses, e.g. laundry and beverages
• Tips for the support team

What to bring

• Smartphone
• Charged camera
• Casual clothing

Know before you go

• Our focus is on tailor-made tours with a responsible approach and personalised and enriching experiences for the traveller while benefiting the country's indigenous people, wildlife, and conservation efforts.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.