Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Wildlife Safari with Big Five

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Big Five in Serengeti National Park
02 Witness one of Earth's largest animal movements in the Serengeti
03 Encounter diverse wildlife within the Ngorongoro Crater
04 Marvel at Maasai coexistence amid breathtaking savannahs

Sign up for a 3-day wildlife odyssey through Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the Big Five in their natural habitats and delve into Ngorongoro's unique ecosystem. Immerse yourself in Maasai culture while surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery.

Serengeti is known for the largest animal movement on Earth, with more than 1.7 million wildebeests, 500,000 zebras, and 200,000 antelopes migrating.

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 Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey to Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, our professional guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha for a direct drive to the Serengeti for an amazing game drive, exploring large herds of wildebeests and other wildlife, including the Big Five. You will make a short stop for a hot lunch before continuing with your spectacular game drive.
As you traverse this remarkable expanse, remain attuned to the presence of indigenous predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions, embodying their pivotal roles in the intricate web of life.

Day 02

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

On this day, you will get a chance to enjoy a full-day game drive. Serengeti is known for the largest animal movement on Earth, with more than 1.7 million wildebeests, 500,000 zebras, and 200,000 antelopes migrating. Get a chance to see other animals among the Big Five as they hunt for their prey.
As you traverse the park, keep your senses attuned to the presence of resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, each playing their vital role in the circle of life.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Post-breakfast, descend into the captivating Ngorongoro Crater for an immersive tour. The Ngorongoro Crater, often lauded as the eighth natural wonder, is the world's largest intact crater. Formed around 2 million years ago from the collapse of the Ngorongoro volcano's walls, this natural enclosure is ringed by towering 600-meter-high walls. Today, spanning over 19 kilometres in width, the crater boasts diverse habitats, including expansive acacia forests, hippo-filled marshes, and open grasslands.
This biodiverse ecosystem shelters over 30,000 animals, encompassing elephants, warthogs, flamingoes, impressive birdlife, elusive black rhinoceroses, and the full spectrum of predatory felines. Amidst this stunning panorama, the Maasai people harmoniously coexist with buffalo and wildebeest as they tend to their cattle. After a fulfilling lunch, start the 3-hour journey back to Arusha, where you can be dropped off in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro Airport.