Tanzania’s Natural Wonders

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

Starting from $ 2,500/ Adult

3 Days / 2 Nights

[ OVERVIEW ]

This short but action-packed safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience the Serengeti’s endless plains and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ngorongoro Crater in just three days. Beginning in Arusha, the journey takes you through stunning crater highlands into the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration, Africa’s big cats, and dramatic landscapes.

You’ll then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater one of the best wildlife-viewing locations in the world, where chances of spotting the Big Five in a single day are incredibly high. With private guides, comfortable 4x4 vehicles, and carefully chosen lodges or camps, this safari maximizes your time in Tanzania’s most iconic destinations.

Experience Details

Available from January to March, Starting $2,500/Adult

Trip Duration

3 days 2 nights

Pricing

$2,500

Included Services

  • • Pick up and drop off in Arusha City

    • 03 days private safari package

    • Transport and wildlife drives in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser with a photographic

    roof hatch

    • Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide

    • All wildlife reserve entry fees

    • All game drives as mentioned

    • All accommodations as mentioned in the itinerary

    • 2ltr bottles of mineral water per person, per day during the game drive

Highlights

  • Scenic Drive from Arusha – Travel through the highlands with breathtaking views of Ngorongoro Crater en route to Serengeti.

  • The Great Migration (Seasonal) – See wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle moving in massive herds, often followed by predators.

  • Big Cats & Predators – High chances of spotting lions, cheetahs, and leopards in the Serengeti.

  • Sunrise Game Drive – Early morning game drive with bush breakfast in Serengeti.

  • Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Experience Africa’s “Eighth Wonder of the World,” teeming with wildlife.

  • Chance to Spot the Big Five – Lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rare black rhino in one trip.

  • Flexible Options – Choice of lodges or tented camps for overnight stays..

What to Pack for Your Safari

Clothing

  • Neutral-colored clothing (khaki, beige, olive, light brown) – avoids attracting insects and blends with the bush.

  • Lightweight, breathable shirts (long-sleeved for sun protection).

  • T-shirts and casual tops (short sleeves for warm days).

  • Safari trousers/convertible pants – practical for game drives.

  • Shorts – for hotter days.

  • Light sweater/fleece – mornings and evenings can be chilly.

  • Windbreaker or light jacket – for early morning drives or unexpected showers.

  • Comfortable walking shoes/trainers – sturdy for game walks and camp.

  • Sandals or flip-flops – for relaxing at the lodge.

  • Swimwear – many lodges and camps have pools.

  • Hat with a wide brim – essential for sun protection.

  • Scarf or bandana – handy for dust on game drives.

Excluded Services

• International flights

• All items of personal nature

• Gratuities for safari guides

• Personal/holiday travel insurance – we strongly recommended to take out holiday

insurance before you leave your country of residence.

• Visa fee (50 US$ / 100 US$ for Americans & Irish passport holders – to be paid upon

arrival)

• Drinks and beverages in lodges

• Laundry

Safari itinerary 

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Day 1: Arusha - Serengeti National Park

Your personal safari specialist/driver who will brief you on the journey ahead will meet you

at Arusha at 7am. Equipped with a wealth of knowledge, our experts will be able to answer

any questions you have and provide you with all the information necessary for an

unforgettable safari experience.

You will depart for the South Serengeti ecosystem belonging jointly to the Serengeti National

Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive itself, although long, is spectacular.

You will drive through the crater highlands, making a quick stop at the rim for an out-of-this

world view of the Ngorongoro Crater. One of the most scenic drives in Tanzania, you can see

Maasai warriors grazing cattle and, depending on the time of year you may witness what

makes up the largest mass migration of animals on earth. Huge herds of wildebeest, gazelle

and zebra moving clockwise to find better grazing areas.

You will enjoy a game drive en route to your reserved accommodation.

Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

The endless plains of the Serengeti…

Today’s tour departs around 6am in search of nocturnal predators returning from their night’s

hunting or animals waking up in the early dawn. Breakfast boxes will be prepared and you

will take a brief stop for a bush breakfast to enjoy the sun rise. Next, your drive will continue

to Grumeti River searching for the migration, look for prides of lions, cheetahs and leopards,

all in abundance in the Serengeti. You will learn the history of the park as we pass by the

information Centre in the Seronera area, before returning to your lodge for a relaxed lunch

and cold drinks.

Later in the afternoon, when the sun is less intense, you have the option to go on an early

evening game drive or a nature walk around the camp with the resident tribesmen, who will

be happy to share their knowledge of the regions’ plants and animals with you.

Day 3: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will begin your journey to the stunning Ngorongoro. Upon

arrival you will be descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,

formed when a volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself 2-3 million years ago. You will

enjoy your first game drive around the crater floor, stopping for a picnic lunch at one of the

many scenic lunch spots. With its 2,000-foot-high walls, very few animals migrate in and out of

the crater making it an area with one of the highest concentrations of wild animals in the

world.

You’ll be searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, jackals,

rhinos, antelopes, and many rare birds you might even get to see the ‘Big Five’ all in one day!

After lunch, depart to Arusha where we will drop you off at your chosen accommodations or

where you will connect to your flight to your next destination.

    • . Tipping Guidelines: $15–$20 per person per day for safari guide; $5–$10 per guest per day for camp/lodge staff.

    • Health Precautions: Tanzania is a malaria-risk country → bring prophylaxis & mosquito repellent. Yellow fever vaccination may be required depending on entry point.

    • Electricity: Camps often run on solar power; bring a power bank for charging devices.

    • Photography Tip: Ask your guide to position the vehicle for the best light; avoid using flash around animals.

    • Passport (valid 6+ months, with blank pages).

    • Visa (if applicable, can be obtained on arrival).

    • Flight tickets & itinerary.

    • Travel insurance documents.

    • Yellow Fever certificate (may be required if traveling from certain countries).

    • Cash (USD) for tips, visas, souvenirs (bring small bills).

    • Sunglasses polarized if possible for glare.

    • Day backpack for camera, water, sunscreen, etc.

    • Reusable water bottle.

    • Binoculars a must for wildlife viewing.

    • Camera/phone with zoom lens plus extra memory cards and batteries.

    • Travel adaptor & power bank Tanzania uses UK-style plugs (Type G).

      • Clothing: Lightweight neutral-colored clothes, warm jacket/fleece, comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses

      • Essentials: Camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent, small backpack, refillable water bottle

      • Documents: Passport, visa, travel insurance, US dollars cash (newer notes preferred)

[ FAQ ]

Common Questions

  • Day 1 has the longest drive (Arusha to Serengeti: 7–8 hours with stops/game drive). Other days are shorter but expect 4–6 hours in the vehicle.

  • Ngorongoro is one of the best places to spot all Big Five in one day. Serengeti adds even more predator sightings.

  • Yes, this is a private safari with your own vehicle and guide.

  • Luxury tented camps and lodges on a full-board basis, blending comfort with a close-to-nature feel.

  • Expect between 4–8 hours depending on the day, with picnic stops or returns to camp for meals and rest.

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