3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Overview

The 3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari is a short but highly rewarding journey through two of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Designed for travellers with limited time, this safari focuses on delivering maximum wildlife experience in a compact itinerary, combining the endless plains of the Serengeti with the breathtaking natural wonder of the Ngorongoro Crater.

The Serengeti offers classic Big Five game viewing and, depending on the season, possible sightings of the Great Wildebeest Migration. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa within a self-contained volcanic caldera, making it one of the best places on the continent to see rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, and more in a single game drive.

This safari is ideal for travellers seeking a fast-paced yet immersive Tanzania wildlife experience.

Tour Highlights

Short but intensive Big Five safari experience in Tanzania.
Game drives in Serengeti National Park.
Optional Great Migration sightings (seasonal).
Full game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater.
Exceptional predator viewing opportunities including lions and cheetahs.
Scenic drives through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide.
High-density wildlife encounters in two iconic ecosystems.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy game viewing en route as you descend into the vast Serengeti plains. Arrive in the afternoon and proceed on your first game drive, exploring the park’s endless savannah and searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Midrange: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Day 2: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti when predators are most active. After breakfast, continue wildlife viewing as you exit the park and travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The journey offers scenic landscapes and occasional wildlife sightings along the way.

Arrive at your lodge on or near the crater rim in the evening.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp
Midrange: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This unique ecosystem offers dense wildlife populations, including the rare black rhino, large lion prides, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and flamingos around the soda lakes.

After the game drive and picnic lunch, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, where your safari ends.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: N/A (Departure Day)
Midrange: N/A (Departure Day)

Inclusions

Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off (Arusha)
Accommodation in luxury or midrange lodges and camps
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
All park entrance fees
Ngorongoro Crater descent fees
Full-board meals during safari
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Scheduled game drives as per itinerary
Government taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Optional hot air balloon safari
Premium alcoholic beverages
Laundry services
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Any optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
Any services not explicitly included