3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Journey Overview
Some journeys don’t require weeks to leave a lasting impression. This carefully crafted three-day safari brings together two of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, offering an unforgettable introduction to Africa’s remarkable wilderness.
Travel through the endless golden plains of the Serengeti, where lions rest beneath ancient acacia trees, elephants wander freely, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move across the horizon. Continue to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas, renowned for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife.
Whether you’re visiting Tanzania for the first time or adding a short safari to your East African adventure, this journey offers exceptional game viewing, comfortable accommodations, spectacular landscapes, and the guidance of experienced safari professionals who know these parks intimately.
Your Journey
Day 1 : Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, traveling through the picturesque landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the legendary Serengeti National Park.
As the scenery transforms into endless savannah, your first game drive begins. Keep watch for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelope, and the predators that have made the Serengeti famous around the world. Every turn presents a new opportunity, and your guide will help you interpret the fascinating behaviors of the wildlife you encounter.
After an exciting afternoon exploring the park, arrive at your chosen camp or lodge where you’ll enjoy dinner beneath the African sky and settle in for your first night surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the remarkable ecosystems of the Serengeti. Setting out after breakfast, you’ll venture into different regions of the park in search of the incredible diversity of wildlife that calls these plains home.
Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, encounter prides of lions resting in the shade, observe cheetahs scanning the grasslands, or discover elusive leopards hidden among riverine forests. Along the way, hippos, crocodiles, elephants, hyenas, and countless bird species add to the day’s unforgettable experiences.
A picnic lunch enjoyed at a scenic location allows you to maximize your time in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the golden light of sunset spreads across the savannah, you’ll return to your accommodation with memories of one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descending approximately 600 meters onto the crater floor, you’ll explore one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife habitats, home to an impressive variety of animals living within this natural amphitheater.
The crater provides one of the best opportunities to encounter the endangered black rhinoceros alongside lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and an abundance of birdlife surrounding the seasonal lakes.
Following a picnic lunch on the crater floor, begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for Tanzania’s remarkable natural heritage.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusives
INCLUDES
- Airport pickup and drop-off (before and after safari)
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals during the safari (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Drinking water while on safari
- Professional safari driver/guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- All park entry fees and government taxes
EXCLUDES
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
- Visa fees for Tanzania
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges/hotels
- Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village visit, )
- Tips and gratuities for guide/driver and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, )