3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
The perfect introduction to Tanzania's two most iconic wildlife destinations - the endless Serengeti and magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
Overview
This 3-day safari combines Tanzania's two crown jewels. Spend two days in the legendary Serengeti National Park witnessing predators and the Great Migration, then conclude with a full day exploring Ngorongoro Crater, home to the highest density of wildlife in Africa.
Highlights
- Two full days in Serengeti National Park
- Witness the Great Migration (seasonal)
- Big cats: lions, leopards, cheetahs
- Full day in Ngorongoro Crater
- Big Five in one day
- Black rhino sightings
- Sunrise and sunset game drives
- Most popular 3-day safari
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha - Serengeti National Park
- 07:00 AM: Depart Arusha
- Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- 12:00 PM: Enter Serengeti, game drive begins
- Afternoon & evening game drives
- Overnight: Serengeti Camp/Lodge
Day 2: Full Day Serengeti National Park
- 06:00 AM: Optional sunrise game drive
- Full day exploring Serengeti
- Flexible schedule based on wildlife
- Picnic lunch in the bush
- Evening game drive
- Overnight: Serengeti Camp/Lodge
Day 3: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
- 06:00 AM: Early breakfast & checkout
- Morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro
- Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
- 4-5 hours game drive on crater floor
- Lunch at hippo pool
- Ascend crater, return to Arusha
- 07:00 PM: Arrive in Arusha
Price Includes
- Experienced safari guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle
- All park fees
- 2 nights accommodation
- All meals
- Drinking water
- Binoculars
Detailed Itinerary
07:00 AM: Early pick up from Arusha
09:00 AM: Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
12:00 PM: Enter Serengeti, begin game drive
01:00 PM: Picnic lunch
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM: Afternoon game drive
06:30 PM: Arrive at camp/lodge, dinner and overnight
06:00 AM: Optional early morning game drive
08:00 AM: Return for breakfast
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM: Full day exploring Serengeti - flexible schedule based on wildlife movements and Great Migration (seasonal)
12:30 PM: Picnic lunch in the bush
06:30 PM: Return to camp/lodge for dinner
06:00 AM: Early breakfast and checkout
06:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro
11:00 AM: Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
11:30 AM - 02:30 PM: Game drive on crater floor
01:00 PM: Lunch at hippo pool
02:30 PM: Ascend crater, return to Arusha
07:00 PM: Arrive in Arusha
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Professional safari guide/driver
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All park entrance fees
- 2 nights accommodation (full board)
- All meals during safari
- Bottled water throughout
- Binoculars and wildlife guidebook
- All government taxes and VAT
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and driver
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned