Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
3 days—Explore Serengeti's endless plains and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater on a thrilling 3-day Big Five safari from Arusha
$700-2500 USD
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Safari summary
Experience the best of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable 3-day adventure with Labonze Safaris. This carefully planned journey takes you to two of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations—Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater—offering incredible game viewing, breathtaking scenery, and an authentic safari experience in a short time.
Your adventure begins in Arusha, where you'll travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the legendary Serengeti. Famous for its endless golden plains and abundant wildlife, the Serengeti is home to lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and countless bird species. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world's greatest natural wonders.
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with exciting morning and afternoon game drives led by a professional local guide who knows the best wildlife-viewing areas. Every game drive offers new opportunities to spot predators, grazing herbivores, and stunning landscapes that make the Serengeti one of the world's most iconic safari destinations.
The adventure continues to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend to the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive through one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife. Here you may encounter the Big Five, including the rare black rhinoceros, as well as hippos, flamingos, warthogs, hyenas, and many other fascinating animals living within this remarkable natural ecosystem.
Throughout the safari, you'll travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide, stay in carefully selected accommodations, enjoy delicious meals, and benefit from seamless hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha.
Whether you're visiting Tanzania for the first time or looking for a short yet rewarding wildlife adventure, this safari combines unforgettable game drives, spectacular scenery, and exceptional wildlife encounters into one memorable experience.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Bushman | tribal visits
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
ARUSHA – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Serengeti
Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the famous endless plains, searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing the afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti accommodation.
Serengeti Lodges/ Camp
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – FULL DAY
Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day safari exploring the Serengeti. The early morning offers excellent opportunities to see predators and active wildlife. Explore the plains and other wildlife-rich areas while searching for the Big Five. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration. Later, travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight.
Ngorongoro Lodge/ Camp
NGORONGORO CRATER – ARUSHA
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos and, with luck, black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending the crater and returning to Arusha.
Drop off to your hotel in Arusha/ Karatu
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