Tour Overview
This 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari is a classic Tanzania wildlife adventure, designed to showcase the country’s most iconic destinations in a short time. Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti—world-famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration and exceptional predator sightings—followed by a breathtaking descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to an extraordinary density of wildlife including the endangered black rhino. With expertly guided game drives, scenic landscapes, and flexible accommodation options, this safari promises unforgettable wildlife encounters and stunning natural beauty.
Itinerary
You will start early in the morning at 7:30 AM from Arusha and drive toward Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a game drive en route, with chances to spot wildlife as you pass through this rich ecosystem.
Arrive in Serengeti National Park in the late afternoon and continue with an exciting game drive until sunset. Serengeti is globally renowned for its massive herds of wildebeests and buffalo, large populations of lions and leopards, as well as elephants, giraffes, elands, impalas, and Grant’s gazelles.
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, one of the best times to witness predator activity. Continue exploring the Serengeti plains, kopjes, and river areas while searching for the Big Five, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species.
Return to camp for lunch, followed by afternoon and evening game drives as the wildlife becomes active again. Overnight at your tented camp on a full-board basis.
After breakfast, collect your packed lunch boxes and drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying game viewing along the way. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for up to 5 hours of game drive.
The crater is home to nearly 30,000 animals, including elephants, buffalos, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the crater before ascending in the late afternoon and driving back to Arusha.
