3 Days / 2 Nights – Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Description
Perfect for travelers short on time but big on adventure! This compact safari offers the best of Tanzania’s northern circuit — the legendary Serengeti National Park and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater — in just three unforgettable days.
Tour Highlights
🦁 Experience the iconic plains of Serengeti National Park
🦏 Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera: Ngorongoro Crater
🧭 Ideal short safari for honeymooners, photographers, and adventurers
🛏️ Choice of Luxury, Mid-range, or Budget accommodation
🧍Private 4×4 guided safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Activity: Scenic Drive & Game Drive
Your adventure begins with an early departure from Arusha. Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti National Park, enjoying a game drive en route to your camp or lodge. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, and more as you head into the heart of the savannah.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Four Seasons Serengeti / Melia Serengeti
Mid-range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Into Wild Africa / Heritage Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Destination: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Activity: Morning Game Drive & Transfer
Enjoy an early morning game drive as the wildlife is most active. After breakfast, continue your game viewing while exiting Serengeti and heading toward the Ngorongoro region. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge (additional fee). Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim or in Karatu.
Accommodation:
Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Marera Valley Lodge
Budget: Rhino Lodge / Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha/Departure
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Activity: Crater Game Drive
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. Explore this wildlife-rich haven known for its dense population of animals including black rhinos, hippos, and large prides of lions. After lunch, begin your return journey to Arusha.
Accommodation: Not included (can be arranged on request)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
✅ Safari Includes
All accommodation (based on selected category)
All park entry fees and government taxes
Professional safari guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All meals and bottled water during safari
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
❌ Safari Excludes
International & domestic flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
Information:
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Best Time to Visit: June to October for dry season and December to March for the Great Migration calving season
- Group Size: Any