Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the legendary plains of Serengeti National Park, known for breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife
  • 02 Discover the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera
  • 03 Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, hippos, buffalo, flamingos, and rhinos
  • 04 Travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
  • 05 Enjoy an expert-guided safari with an authentic and enriching wildlife experience

Experience the thrill of African wildlife and stunning landscapes on this immersive 3-day safari through two of Tanzania's most iconic destinations: Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Venture into the heart of the wild, where unforgettable encounters with nature await at every turn, from the legendary plains of the Serengeti to the wildlife-rich floor of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.

Experience the thrill of African wildlife and stunning landscapes on this immersive 3-day safari through two of Tanzania's most iconic destinations: Serengeti National Park and the 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, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands

  • The day begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha.
  • Then drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands and enter the Serengeti in the afternoon for a game drive. Stop for a picnic lunch before resuming your game drive.
  • Spot wildlife like lions, elephants, giraffes, and more.
  • Finally, have dinner and an overnight stay in the Serengeti at a camp or lodge.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

  • Just after breakfast, head out for an early morning game drive - the best time to see big cats as they return from their night hunts.

  • Later, your guide will provide lunch boxes, and then you will continue your tour to the farther side of the Serengeti.

  • Look out for the wildebeest migration (seasonal), leopards, hippos, and more.

  • Finally, you will return to your designated lodge for supper and an overnight stay in the Serengeti.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy an early breakfast, then take a quick drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate.

  • Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive.

  • Spot rhinos, buffalo, flamingos, and lions up close.

  • Later, you will have a picnic lunch, preferably near the hippo pool, before completing your game drive.

  • Finally, ascend from the Ngorongoro Crater and begin your return to Arusha.

Plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Highlands

Where this trip takes you

Plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Highlands

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees
  • Transit fees for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Camping fees for 2 nights
  • Guide fee
  • Services of an experienced safari cook
  • All meals included
  • Drinks
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing

What's Not Included

  • International flights to and from Tanzania
  • Tanzanian visa fees (obtainable upon arrival or online in advance)
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended for medical and trip coverage)
  • Tips for safari guides and cooks
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and snacks
  • Optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti
  • Any government-imposed increases in park fees or taxes after booking

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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