3 Days Safari Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Trip Overview

Short on time but dreaming of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations? Our 3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari is the perfect adventure for travelers who want to witness the Big Five, endless savannahs, and ancient volcanic wonders in just a few unforgettable days.

You’ll explore two of Tanzania’s most celebrated parks — the wildlife-rich Serengeti National Park and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s “Eighth Wonder of the World.”

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to experience more of Tanzania’s magic, this safari delivers jaw-dropping sights, professional service, and moments you’ll remember for a lifetime.

📅 Tour at a Glance

  • Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

  • Destinations: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

  • Tour Style: Private or group joining

  • Accommodation: Mid-range or luxury lodges/tented camps

  • Starting/Ending Point: Arusha

  • Best Time to Go: Year-round (June–October for the best wildlife)

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, your safari adventure begins! Drive through the scenic highlands and Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park — home to the world-famous Great Migration and Big Five animals, enjoying game drives along the way with packed lunch boxes.

Enjoy your first thrilling game drive en route to your lodge/camp. Keep your camera ready  you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps a cheetah sprinting through the grasslands.

  • Overnight: Kon-Tiki Serengeti Camp

  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Rise early for a sunrise game drive to catch predators at their most active. After breakfast, continue exploring the Serengeti’s vast plains before beginning your scenic journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

As you exit the park, you’ll enjoy a final chance to witness animals in the wild and stop at key viewpoints for stunning photos. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim and unwind with a hot meal and panoramic views.

  • Overnight: Rhino Lodge

  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Today is the highlight! Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife sanctuary teeming with animals. With over 25,000 animals in a contained ecosystem, your chances of spotting the Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and black rhino — are incredibly high.

After a magical morning game drive and a picnic lunch inside the crater, you’ll begin your return to Arusha. Optional airport drop-off available.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What’s Included

  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Park entrance fees & crater service fee
  • Full-board accommodation (lodges or camps)
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes & fees

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari)

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