What is included in the safari cost?

The cost includes park fees, Ngorongoro Crater service fees, full-board accommodations, transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle, bottled water, flying doctor's insurance, and airport transfers.

What wildlife can I expect to see?

You can expect to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), as well as giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, and over 500 bird species.

Is this safari suitable for children?

Yes, this safari is suitable for children, but it’s recommended to check with the tour operator for specific age restrictions or requirements.

What should I pack for the safari?

Pack lightweight clothing, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, and comfortable walking shoes. Don’t forget warm layers for early mornings and evenings.

Can I customize this safari?

This is a fixed itinerary, but you can contact the tour operator to discuss possible customizations or additional activities.

3 Days Short Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Adventure

Unforgettable 3-day safari adventure through two of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations: the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. This short safari offers you the chance to witness the breathtaking beauty of the African wilderness, spot the Big Five, and experience the endless plains of the Serengeti. With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and thrilling game drives, this safari is perfect for those seeking a quick yet immersive wildlife experience.

Arrival City
Arusha
Departure City
Arusha
Best Season
Year-round (wildlife can be seen throughout the year)
Tour Availability
Daily
Admission Fee
Included (National Park fees and Ngorongoro Crater service fee)
Guide
Professional English-speaking driver/guide included
Hotel Transfer
Included (airport transfers and pick-up/drop-off in Arusha)
Transportation
4WD safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Meals
Full-board accommodations (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Meeting Point
Airport or hotel in Arusha (pick-up point)

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3 Days Short Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

This 3-day safari takes you deep into the heart of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations. On Day 1, you’ll travel from Arusha to the Serengeti National Park, where you’ll enjoy a bush lunch and an afternoon game drive to spot the Big Five. Day 2 is dedicated to exploring the Seronera Valley, known for its year-round wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and a variety of bird species. On Day 3, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a morning game drive before returning to Arusha. This safari is packed with wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable memories.

Trip Highlights

Serengeti National Park: Witness the Big Five and endless plains teeming with wildlife.
Ngorongoro Crater: Explore one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, home to over 30,000 animals.
Game Drives: Enjoy multiple game drives in a 4WD safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing.
Big Five: Spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino.
Seronera Valley: Experience year-round wildlife viewing in this lush, water-rich area.
Expert Guides: Travel with professional English-speaking driver/guides who know the best spots for wildlife sightings.
Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in lodges or tented lodges with full-board meals included.

Day 01 :

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Our driver will arrive at the airport to pick you on your arrival and will be holding a post with your name on it for easy recognition. Then depart from Arusha then drive to Serengeti Nation Park through Ngorongoro conservation area. Arrive at Serengeti national park in the late afternoon. Enjoy a bush lunch before going for a spectacular game drive. Daily game drives give you the opportunity to track and photograph the ‘Big Five’. Your skilled driver knows the Serengeti and where to locate even the most elusive of animals. In the evening return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 02 :

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast go for a mid-morning game drive and viewing in the Seronera valley. The presence of permanent water in the central Seronera valley ensures year round game-viewing. As well as good resident game, during the dry season and cheetahs are forced to come in off the plains and congregate in extremely high numbers as there is enough prey. Lunch break at you lodge, then late afternoon head south where you will see endless plains as the name suggest in the native language and various game scattered all over. Larger mammals: giraffe, rhino, elephant, hippopotamus. Approximately 500 species of bird, including vultures, storks, and ostrich can be spotted in Serengeti. Reptiles: crocodiles, a number of species of snakes and lizards. Enjoy the sundown as you drive to Ngorongoro conservation Area for dinner and overnight.

Day 03 :

NGORONGORO CRATER — ARUSHA THEN FLY BACK HOME.

After morning breakfast with lunch boxes descend the crater for a morning crater tour. The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation area is home to more than 30 000 protected animals. It is an area of spectacular beauty and excellent game viewing, a truly unique safari destination in Africa. When you lucky enough you may be able to see rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo as well as large herd’s zebras and wildebeest. The beauty of this place is from the fact that this remains one of the only places on earth where you may see all of the Big Five at once including the magnificent black manned Lion, Leopard, Bull Elephant, African Buffalo and The rare Black Rhinos. Your journey will take you throughout this tremendous landscape that is constantly changing as animals move to and fro in search of pasture, water or east prey. A picnic lunch will be taken in to the Crater. In the evening drive out of crater and depart to Arusha .