3-Day Best Serengeti and Ngorongoro Tanzania African Safari

Overview

Overview

Our 3-Day Best Serengeti and Ngorongoro Tanzania African Safari takes you through the legendary Serengeti National Park, where endless plains stretch to the horizon and the Great Migration creates one of nature’s most spectacular shows. Your Tanzania African Safari experience includes the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” for its unique ecosystem and incredible wildlife density. This compact yet comprehensive itinerary ensures you witness the very best of Tanzania’s natural heritage while maximizing your time in these pristine wilderness areas.

Your Tanzania African Safari journey begins in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, before venturing into the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem. The Serengeti National Park spans 14,750 square kilometers of untamed wilderness, offering unparalleled opportunities to witness the Big Five and countless other species in their natural habitat. This Tanzania African Safari provides intimate encounters with lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and the elusive black rhinoceros across diverse landscapes. The park’s name derives from the Maasai word “siringet,” meaning endless plains, perfectly describing the vast savannahs that define this Tanzania African Safari experience.

The culmination of your Tanzania African Safari takes place in the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder of extraordinary proportions. This collapsed volcanic caldera creates a unique 260-square-kilometer ecosystem that supports over 25,000 large mammals throughout the year. Your Tanzania African Safari reaches its peak as you descend 600 meters into this natural amphitheater, where wildlife viewing is guaranteed year-round. The crater’s diverse habitats include grasslands, acacia forests, lakes, and swamps, making this Tanzania African Safari finale an unforgettable wildlife spectacle that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Serengeti National Park

Day 2: Proceed to full-day game drives in Central Serengeti Plains

Day 3: Continue with the Ngorongoro Crater tour and return transfer to Arusha

Price Includes

Price Includes

Park fees for Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area

All activities as mentioned in the itinerary

Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle

Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey

Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary

Service of an English-speaking driver-guide

Driver allowances and accommodation

All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Game drives and crater tour as specified

Ngorongoro Crater descent fees

Price excludes

Price Excludes

Tanzania Visa fees

International and internal flights

Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, souvenirs

Visa processing and application fees

Air ticket costs

Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Laundry fees and personal toiletries

Tips for guides and lodge staff

Life insurance coverage

Other drinks apart from water

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Balloon safari and cultural visits (optional extras)

 

Itineraries

Day 1Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Serengeti National Park
Your Tanzania African Safari begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha town, where our professional English-speaking guide welcomes you to this incredible adventure. The transfer to Serengeti National Park covers 325 kilometers via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking approximately 6-7 hours through breathtaking highland landscapes and traditional Maasai villages. Your Tanzania African Safari route passes through Karatu town and the Ngorongoro Crater rim, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and surrounding volcanic peaks. Upon arrival at your Serengeti accommodation in the evening, you'll settle in for the night while anticipating tomorrow's incredible Tanzania African Safari game viewing experiences in Africa's most famous national park.
Day 2Proceed to full-day game drives in Central Serengeti Plains
Proceed to full day game drives in the legendary Central Serengeti Plains, the heart and soul of your Tanzania African Safari experience in this world-renowned ecosystem. The Central Serengeti, known locally as "Seronera," offers year-round excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Tanzania African Safari adventure. Morning and afternoon game drives cover the Seronera River valley and surrounding kopjes (rocky outcrops), where resident lion prides, leopards, and cheetahs provide thrilling predator encounters during your Tanzania African Safari. The day's exploration includes visits to the Seronera hippo pools, acacia woodlands, and open grasslands where elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest create an authentic Tanzania African Safari spectacle that defines the true essence of African wilderness.
Day 3Continue with the Ngorongoro Crater tour and return transfer to Arusha
Continue with an early morning departure to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the crown jewel destination that completes your Tanzania African Safari adventure with unparalleled wildlife density. The 180-kilometer journey from Serengeti to Ngorongoro takes 3-4 hours, allowing you to witness the dramatic landscape changes that make this Tanzania African Safari so diverse and captivating. Your descent into the crater floor begins at 6:00 AM for optimal wildlife viewing, where over 25,000 animals including lions, elephants, buffalos, flamingos, and the rare black rhinoceros await your Tanzania African Safari exploration. After an intensive 6-hour crater tour and picnic lunch at Hippo Pool, the return transfer to Arusha covers 180 kilometers in 3 hours, concluding your unforgettable Tanzania African Safari with drop-off at your hotel or airport for onward travel arrangements.

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