3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari is a short Serengeti safari itinerary that takes you to both Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in the shortest time possible. This Tanzania safari package is fit for travelers who have very limited time to spare while in Tanzania. With this short Serengeti safari itinerary taking you to Ngorongoro Crater as well, you shall get to enjoy game drives to see the wilderness of Tanzania, especially the big five animals which roam the plains of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Highlights of the Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park, Game Drive in Serengeti
Day 3: Early Morning Game Drive in Serengeti, Departure
Detailed 3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Meet our Tanzania safari guide at the lobby of your hotel in Arusha at 8 am. After a short briefing, proceed on a transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, about 4 hours away. Enjoy the Tanzanian countryside as you drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Embark on a game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor once in the conservancy. Look out for different animals, especially the Big Five animals, among so many others.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, and another game drive looking out for the different wildlife, including birds, especially around Lake Magadi, which hosts pink flamingos. Drive to the lodge later, check in, and relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Karatu Safari Camp and Lodge for Budget, Hhando Coffee Lodge for Mid-range, Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge (Standard Rooms) for Lower-Luxury, Melia Ngorongoro Lodge for Luxury.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park, Game Drive in Serengeti
Drive Time: Approx. 3-4 hours.
After breakfast, our Tanzania safari guide will drive you to Serengeti National Park. You will have a picnic lunch in the park, and later you will engage in a game drive around the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park.
Search for different wildlife species during your game drive such as the big 5 and many others, while on your Serengeti National Park safari.
You will look out for a variety of wildlife species such as elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, antelopes, zebras, rhinos, buffaloes, hippos, cheetahs, elands, waterbucks, kudus, lions, leopards, impalas, gazelles, among others. Proceed to chase the sunset as you drive to your accommodation in Serengeti National Park. Check in, relax as you wait for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp for Budget, Central Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp for Mid-range, Serengeti Serena Lodge for Lower Luxury, Melia Serengeti Lodge for Luxury.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Early Morning Game Drive in Serengeti, Departure
You will enjoy an early morning game drive at 6:00 a.m., where you will see a variety of wild game. Return to the lodge/camp, have breakfast, and your guide will drive you back to Arusha, with a drop-off expected between 4 and 5 pm, bringing your safari to an end.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Price Includes:
- Pick up and drop off as per the itinerary
- 4×4 safari land cruiser with fuel
- Professional and knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- En-route lunch
- Accommodation and meals
- Park entrance fees and activities
- Concession and crater fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government VAT on Tourism
Price Excludes:
- Flights and Visas
- Travel insurance
- Personal items and expenses like laundry, internet, beverages, etc.
- Extra and optional activities
- Tips and souvenirs
