3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Adventure Safari
Overview
From Serengeti Plains to Ngorongoro Crater in 3 Days.
For travelers with limited time who still dream of experiencing Tanzania’s legendary wildlife, this 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari is the perfect choice. Explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, where the Big Five and countless other species await. This short but powerful safari adventure guarantees memories that last a lifetime.
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Destinations: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
- Safari Type: Affordable Private Safari
- Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Tour Plan
Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your Arusha hotel. Drive through the Great Rift Valley and across the highlands, with scenic views of Maasai villages and rolling landscapes along the way.
By midday, enter the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The endless savannah comes alive with zebras, giraffes, lions, and wildebeests. Enjoy a thrilling afternoon game drive before settling into your Serengeti tented safari camp, where the sounds of nature accompany your dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Serengeti Katikati tented camp
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Rise early for a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti — the best time to see predators in action. Watch as cheetahs, lions, and leopards prowl the golden plains while elephants and buffalo graze peacefully nearby.
After breakfast, continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving by evening at a lodge in Karatu or near the crater rim. Dinner and overnight with stunning views of the crater’s landscapes.
Accommodation: Tloma lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder. On the crater floor, you’ll find one of the richest wildlife habitats on earth — from black rhinos and elephants to flamingos and prides of lions.
After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your adventure-filled safari.
Accommodation: Non
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
RATES
Low Season: April – May
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|
|
$1363 |
$1053 |
$943 |
Mid-Season: November
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|
|
$1438 |
$1128 |
$1018 |
Peak Season: January-March, June – October, December
| 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|
|
$1483 |
$1173 |
$1063 |
Rates are in US Dollars ($), per person excluding international flights, travel insurance and Visa fees
Safari Highlights
- Explore the Serengeti savannah and its incredible wildlife
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five
- Short yet unforgettable safari adventure
- Perfect for travelers with limited time
- Comfortable mid-range lodges and tented safari camps
Included
- Park entry fees & government taxes
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, charging pots and binoculars
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation in mid-range lodges/tented camps
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) as shown in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
Excluded
- International flights.
- Visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Drinks (unless specified) and personal expenses.
- Personal items and optional activities.