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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

3 Days

Short Itinerary Teaser

A refined short safari combining Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations with a fly-out finish from the Serengeti. Ideal for travellers seeking strong game viewing, varied landscapes, and a smooth, time-efficient journey.

Overview

Experience the highlights of Tanzania’s world-famous Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable 3-day adventure through Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Witness breathtaking landscapes, encounter Africa’s iconic wildlife, and explore two of Tanzania’s most remarkable natural wonders. From the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and abundant wildlife, to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five, this safari offers an incredible introduction to Tanzania’s wilderness.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest
  • Enjoy exciting game drives across the endless Serengeti plains
  • Visit the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Experience excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five
  • Enjoy scenic views of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes and wildlife habitats
  • Travel with a professional safari guide and comfortable safari vehicle
  • Stay in carefully selected safari lodges or tented camps
  • Luxury, Mid-Luxury, Mid-range
  • All Year Around
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
  • Guided Tour

Day by Day Itinerary

Distance: Approximately 325 km | Driving Time: 5–6 hours

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the Serengeti.

After lunch, begin your first afternoon game drive across the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you may encounter lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest and buffalo.

Dinner and overnight at your selected Serengeti lodge or tented camp.

Main Activities:

  • Scenic drive to Serengeti
  • Afternoon game drive
  • Wildlife viewing

Accommodation: Serengeti Lodge / Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, one of the best times to witness wildlife activity in the Serengeti. Explore different areas of the park while searching for predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herbivore populations.

After lunch, depart Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying spectacular views along the way. Arrive at your lodge located near the crater rim for dinner and overnight.

Main Activities:

  • Morning game drive in Serengeti
  • Wildlife photography
  • Scenic transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lodge / Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable half-day game drive. The crater is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, and the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and beginning your return journey to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Main Activities:

  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Big Five wildlife viewing
  • Scenic crater experience

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What is included in this tour?

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver guide
  • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Accommodation and meals as specified
  • Airport and inter hotel transfers
  • Bottled drinking water, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and snacks during safari
  • Game drives and sightseeing as outlined

What is excluded in this tour?

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance and visa fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities

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