3-Day Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
Tour Overview
What Makes This Safari Stand Out
- Duration3 Days
- Tour StartArusha
- Tour EndArusha
- Transport4x4 Safari Vehicle
- Travel StyleShared/Group
- Tour ComfortBudget
Where You'll Go
Safari Route Map
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Experience Types
Included Safari Activities
Group Size & Age Pricing
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| Group Size | Adult (per person) | Child (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $850 | N/A (solo) |
| 2 People | $820 | $820 |
| 3 People | $820 | $820 |
| 4 People | $820 | $820 |
| 5 People | $800 | $820 |
| 6+ People | $800 | $820 |
Day By Day
3 Day Itinerary
Day 1 Serengeti National Park Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Your amazing 3-day safari begins early in the mornin, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha, head to Serengeti
National Park and travel through
the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way the landscape changes from the gentle highlands
to the vast plains of the Serengeti. After a packed lunch en route, you enter the Serengeti and begin your
game drive, where the search for the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros begins in
earnest. Cheetahs, wildebeests and countless other species also live in the extensive savannahs of the
Serengeti. As the sun sets, you'll arrive at Nyani Campsite where you'll settle in and enjoy a traditional
safari dinner under the stars before spending the night in the heart of the Serengeti.
Day 2 Serengeti National Park Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
The day begins with an early breakfast before setting off on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. You'll
explore the park's vast plains, looking for predators like lions and cheetahs in the cool morning light and
spotting herds of wildebeest and zebra. As the sun rises higher, you continue to traverse diverse habitats, from
grassy savannahs to rocky kopjes, with ample opportunities for wildlife and bird watching. A packed lunch will
be taken at a scenic location in the park, offering you a break while still surrounded by the beauty of the
Serengeti. In the afternoon the game drive continues, offering the final views of the park's incredible wildlife
and landscape. Later you leave the Serengeti and drive towards Ngorongoro, where you arrive at the Ngorongoro
Wild Camp on the crater rim. After checking in and enjoying the breathtaking views, enjoy a relaxed dinner at the
Simba campiste before spending the night in the tranquil highlands
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
The day begins with an early breakfast at the camp before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a drive. Upon
arrival, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, exploring its diverse habitats and spotting wildlife such
as the Lions, rare black rhino, hippos, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. A picnic lunch within the crater will offer a
unique dining experience surrounded by breathtaking scenery. After lunch, you’ll continue the game drive before ascending
from the crater and beginning the drive back to Arusha, which takes approximately 3-4 hours. Arriving in Arusha by the evening,
you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation, where you can enjoy dinner and reminisce about your incredible safari experience.
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