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 Explore the iconic Seronera Valley, renowned for its high concentration of big cats
  • 02 Spot the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos
  • 03 Witness the dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder
  • 05 Observe hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos in their natural habitats

Experience an unforgettable 3-day Tanzania safari from Arusha through the vast plains of Serengeti National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy thrilling game drives led by professional guides as you search for the Big Five and witness dramatic wildlife encounters. Explore the iconic Seronera Valley, track predators at dawn, and enjoy scenic picnic lunches in the wild. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the densest concentrations of animals in Africa, including black rhinos, elephants, and flamingos.

Experience an unforgettable 3-day Tanzania safari from Arusha through the vast plains of Serengeti National Park and 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 · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Central Serengeti and Seronera Game Drive

  • Meet your professional safari guide at your hotel in Arusha between 07:00 AM and 08:00 AM.
  • Receive a short safari briefing before boarding a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing.

  • Begin your scenic drive through rural Tanzania toward Serengeti National Park.

  • Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch en route or upon arrival at Naabi Hill Gate.

  • Complete park formalities and enter the iconic Serengeti plains.

  • Embark on an exciting afternoon game drive in the Seronera region, known for big cats and a wide range of wildlife.

  • Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and antelopes.

  • Arrive at your lodge or camp by evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Sunrise Serengeti Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • Wake up before sunrise and set out for an early morning game drive when predators are most active.
  • Explore the Seronera Valley and focus on areas where big cats are likely to be seen, such as riverbanks and kopjes.

  • Return for breakfast at your lodge or enjoy a bush breakfast in the wilderness, depending on your accommodation.

  • Continue with a mid-morning game drive across the Serengeti's rich ecosystems.

  • Track wildlife and, during migration season, follow the movement of wildebeest and zebras.

  • Stop for a scenic picnic lunch in the park to maximize wildlife viewing time.

  • Resume your game drive and begin your journey out of Serengeti National Park in the mid-afternoon.

  • Ascend into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and arrive at your lodge or camp near the crater rim.

Have dinner and relax while preparing for the crater exploration on the next day.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Eat an early breakfast and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater around 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM.
  • Explore the crater floor for 5 to 6 hours, observing one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa.

  • Spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the elusive black rhinoceros.

  • View hippos, wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles in their natural habitats.

  • Discover the rich birdlife, including seasonal flamingos and a variety of raptors.

  • Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near a hippo pool inside the crater.

  • Ascend from the crater in the early afternoon and begin your return drive to Arusha.

  • Arrive back in Arusha between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM for drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Seronera Valley, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Seronera Valley, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fee

  • Guide fee

  • Transport fee

  • Accommodation

  • Food and drinks

  • Crater fee

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • All personal purchases

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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