Three-Day Tanzania Safari
3-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater, Big 5 Adventure
$1350-1400 USD
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Safari summary
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day Tanzania safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, two of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Witness the majestic Big Five, spot the Great Migration (seasonal), and enjoy scenic drives across vast savannahs and the world’s largest unbroken caldera.
Perfect for travelers with limited time, this short yet powerful safari takes you deep into the heart of the wild. Start in Arusha, journey through the endless plains of Serengeti teeming with wildlife, then descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater—home to lions, rhinos, elephants, and more.
This 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari is ideal for couples, families, and solo adventurers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime African safari experience in a limited timeframe.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart from Arusha around 7:00 AM and drive through the Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy a game drive en route as you enter Serengeti via the Naabi Hill Gate. Afternoon and evening game drives in central Serengeti (Seronera) – home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, and abundant wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti camp/lodge
options: Tukaone Camp / Serengeti Heritage / budge
Serengeti– Ngorongoro crater
Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti
Early morning sunrise game drive to catch active predators and witness the Serengeti awaken. Return to camp for brunch. Depart Serengeti with a game drive en route as you cross back into Ngorongoro. Option to visit a Maasai village along the way (optional, extra cost). Overnight stay on the Ngorongoro crater rim or Karatu.
(options: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge / budget camp
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
After early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a half-day game drive inside the crater floor, home to rhinos, lions, zebras, hyenas, buffaloes, and more. Have a picnic lunch at the hippo pool. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha, arriving around 4–5 PM. Drop-off at hotel or airport.
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