3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro

3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro

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Tour Overview

What Makes This Safari Stand Out

Embark on a 3-day safari from Arusha to experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife. In the Ngorongoro Crater, you'll encounter the Big Five and a variety of other species. Explore the vast Serengeti plains and witness the incredible wildebeest migration. Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise over the Serengeti during an early morning game drive, and savor a picnic lunch amidst the stunning landscape of the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Duration3 Days
  • Tour StartArusha
  • Tour EndArusha
  • TransportSafari Vehicles (4x4 Jeeps or Land Cruisers)
  • Travel StylePrivate Tour
  • Tour ComfortMid-Range

Where You'll Go

Safari Route Map

An approximate route through this itinerary's destinations, day by day.

Experience Types

Included Safari Activities

Pricing

Group Size & Age Pricing

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Group Size Adult (per person) Child (per person)
1 Person On request N/A (solo)
2 People On request On request
3 People On request On request
4 People On request On request
5 People On request On request
6+ People On request On request
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Day By Day

3 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arusha to Serengeti National Park Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Your tour driver-guide will pick you up from your lodge and begin the journey to Serengeti National Park. Once there, you'll enjoy game drives with packed lunch boxes provided for a full day of exploration. Afterward, you'll head back to the lodge to relax before enjoying a delicious dinner and spending the night.

Serengeti National Park is famous for its spectacular migration, with vast herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests moving together in search of fresh grazing areas and water, especially during the rainy season. You'll also have the chance to witness the park's resident predators—leopards, cheetahs, and lions—actively participating in the natural cycle of life.

Accommodation Inside Park Serengeti National Park
Meal plan

Meals

Lunch
Day 2 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

You’ll start your day early with a thrilling game drive through Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, you’ll head towards Ngorongoro, where you'll spend the night at a lodge with stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater. The next morning, you’ll have the chance to descend into the crater, where the wildlife is particularly active during the early hours, providing a fantastic opportunity for observation.

Accommodation
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp Tented Camp Luxury
Inside Park Ngorongoro Crater
Meal plan

Meals

Dinner
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater Main Destination: Kilimanjaro National Park

After breakfast, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Once you've completed the drive, we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home or to your next destination, marking the end of your safari.

Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's natural wonders. It is the world’s largest intact caldera and home to around 30,000 large mammals, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as a wide variety of birds like flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Get ready to witness an impressive concentration of wildlife in a short time!

Accommodation No overnight accommodation for this day.
Meal plan

Drinks

Bottle Water
Day 1 DAy 1 : Tarangire National Park Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, including lions, zebras, and giraffes. Enjoy an exciting game drive, spotting animals gathered along the Tarangire River, a vital water source. After a full day of exploration, relax at your lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation
Meal plan

Meals

Lunch
Day 2 Day 2 : Lake Eyasi – Cultural Experience Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Start your day early and journey to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Experience an immersive cultural encounter with the Hadzabe Bushmen, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Africa, as you join them on a traditional hunting expedition. Later, visit the Datoga tribe, known for their blacksmithing skills. Learn about their way of life before enjoying a stunning sunset by the lake and settling in for the night.

Accommodation
Meal plan

Meals

Dinner
Day 3 Day 3 : Ngorongoro Crater Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up early and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Descend into the crater for a thrilling game drive, where you’ll have the chance to see the Big Five, along with zebras, hippos, and flamingos near Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch with breathtaking crater views before ascending and returning to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable wildlife and cultural safari.

Accommodation No overnight accommodation for this day.
Meal plan

Drinks

Bottle Water

What Is Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
Park fees
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
International flights
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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