Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Serengeti Safari with Mara River Game Drives and Camping

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's Seven Natural Wonders
  • 02 Enjoy thrilling game drives to spot the Big Five and other iconic wildlife
  • 03 Witness the Great Migration and Mara River crossings in season
  • 04 Explore the vast savannah, home to zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and elephants
  • 05 Stay at Seronera Campsite for an authentic safari experience

Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore stunning landscapes from the vast plains to the Mara River, where you may witness the Great Migration and dramatic river crossings in season. Enjoy exciting game drives to observe wildlife such as lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes, while staying at Seronera Campsite for an authentic safari experience.

Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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 Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Central Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel.

Optional 1: Drive to Arusha Airport or fly from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam Airport to Central Serengeti. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive in the Serengeti wilderness.

Optional 2: Travel to Serengeti by road, passing near the Ngorongoro Crater and enjoying opportunities for animal sightings along the way. The golden savannah and endless plains of the Serengeti are home to zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes.

  • Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, famed for its annual migration of millions of animals.
  • After the game drive, check in at Seronera Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drives in Central Serengeti

  • Spend the full day exploring Serengeti National Park, particularly the Wagakuria area, home to large prides of lions. From July to October, the park becomes a wildlife haven with migration activity and river crossings.
  • Visit the Mara River for the chance to witness the iconic wildebeest and zebra crossings, a key highlight of the migration.
  • Return to Seronera Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Serengeti to Arusha or Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam

  • After breakfast, check out of the lodge with a packed picnic lunch.
  • Enjoy one final game drive as you make your way out of the Serengeti.
  • In the late afternoon, drive to Arusha for your onward flight or continue to your booked hotel for an overnight stay in Arusha.

End of tour.

Mara River crossings, Serengeti National Park plains, Seronera Campsite

Where this trip takes you

Mara River crossings, Serengeti National Park plains, Seronera Campsite

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade) as indicated in the itinerary
  • Unlimited drinking water (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Refreshments during safari in the safari vehicle
  • Plugs for charging mobile phones and cameras
  • An intercooler to keep drinks cold
  • A full air-conditioning system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flights
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline for safari guides: $10-20 per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals (set menu meals are part of the package)

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Lightweight long-sleeved shirts
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter for UK-style electrical sockets

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can assist in selecting international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) near Arusha or Arusha Airport (ARK) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and after the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €677.00 — €1,817.00
Double Sharing €677.00 — €1,106.00

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