Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire National Park
3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park
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Duration
3 days
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From
$1,230 pp
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Group size
Up to 6
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Minimum age
12+ years
Tour Overview
This Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari fits Tanzania’s two most famous wildlife areas into three days. On day one you drive from Arusha through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, where you stay at Tanzania Bush Camp.
Day two is a full day of game drives on the Serengeti plains. Look for lions, cheetahs and, depending on the month, the migration herds. On day three you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the endangered black rhino, then return to Arusha. The minimum age is 12.
Travelling with young children?
The 3-day Serengeti safari at Moyo Tented Camp is open from age 3. Before you choose dates, read our Serengeti month-by-month guide.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1 Arusha – Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
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.B, L, D Tanzania Bush Camp -
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Day 2 Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
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.B, L, D Tanzania Bush Camp -
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Day 3 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
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.B, L
Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
What’s Included
- All park entry fees (Serengeti & Ngorongoro)
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All accommodation as per selected category
- All meals as per itinerary
- Drinking water & soft drinks
- All game drives
- Government taxes
What’s Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned