Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the incredible biodiversity of Tanzania's famous Serengeti National Park
02 Enjoy breathtaking views from the Ngorongoro Crater Viewpoint
03 Join thrilling game drives to spot lions, leopards, elephants, and more
04 Discover the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and the iconic Big Five

Embark on a 3-day safari through Tanzania's iconic landscapes, from the vast Serengeti to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the Big Five, majestic predators, and diverse wildlife on thrilling game drives. Enjoy panoramic views from the Ngorongoro Crater rim, scenic picnic lunches in the wild, and the option to visit a Maasai village.

Embark on a 3-day safari through Tanzania's iconic landscapes, from the vast Serengeti to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Crater Viewpoint

6:00 AM - Depart from Arusha (or Karatu if staying closer).
9:00 AM - Stop at Ngorongoro Crater Viewpoint for breathtaking views.
12:30 PM - Enter Serengeti National Park via Naabi Hill Gate and enjoy a picnic lunch.
2:00 PM - Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera), spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and more.
6:30 PM - Arrive at your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Early Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

6:00 AM - Early morning game drive in Serengeti, the best time to spot predators like lions and cheetahs.
9:00 AM - Breakfast at the camp or lodge, then continue wildlife viewing.
11:30 AM - Start driving towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying en-route wildlife sightings.
2:30 PM - Arrive at the crater rim and check into a lodge or campsite with stunning views.
4:00 PM - Relax or enjoy an optional cultural visit to a Maasai village.
7:00 PM - Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

6:30 AM - Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-6 hour game drive.
9:00 AM - Spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo), as well as hippos, hyenas, zebras, and flamingos.
12:30 PM - Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool.
1:30 PM - Ascend from the crater and begin the drive back to Arusha.
6:00 PM - Arrive in Arusha, marking the end of your safari.