Signature Safari
3 Days Combined Ngorongoro and Serengeti Tour Tanzania
The Experience
A 3-day combined Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari in Tanzania is designed to give travelers a balanced experience of two of Africa’s most famous wildlife areas within a short time. The first day begins with a pickup in Arusha and a long transfer to Serengeti, where an afternoon game drive introduces you to the park’s vast plains and diverse animals. The second day is dedicated to full exploration of Serengeti, with sightings of large herds and predators, before heading to lodges near Ngorongoro Crater. On the final day, you descend into the crater for a morning game drive, taking advantage of its high wildlife density, then return to Arusha in the afternoon. This itinerary is practical for those with limited time but wanting to see both Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Duration3 Days/2Nights
Price00
DestinationsTanzania
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans
Overview
A 3-day combined Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari in Tanzania is designed to give travelers a balanced experience of two of Africa’s most famous wildlife areas within a short time. The first day begins with a pickup in Arusha and a long transfer to Serengeti, where an afternoon game drive introduces you to the park’s vast plains and diverse animals. The second day is dedicated to full exploration of Serengeti, with sightings of large herds and predators, before heading to lodges near Ngorongoro Crater. On the final day, you descend into the crater for a morning game drive, taking advantage of its high wildlife density, then return to Arusha in the afternoon. This itinerary is practical for those with limited time but wanting to see both Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
The Journey
Day by Day
Day01
Day 1: Pickup and Transfer to Serengeti
You start the safari with a morning pickup in Arusha, followed by a drive across the plains toward Serengeti National Park. The road trip takes about 7–8 hours, but the changing landscapes and occasional wildlife sightings along the way keep it engaging. On arrival, you head straight into the park for an afternoon game drive. This first drive introduces you to Serengeti’s vast grasslands and gives a chance to spot elephants, giraffes, and possibly predators preparing for the evening hunt. By sunset, you check into your lodge or campsite inside the park, where dinner is served and you can relax after the long transfer. Staying inside Serengeti ensures you are well positioned for the full day of exploration planned for tomorrow
AccommodationLodge in Serengeti
Day02
Day 2: Full Day Game Drives and Transfer to Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, you spend the day exploring Serengeti’s central and northern areas, known for large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. Your driver guides you through different habitats, stopping at waterholes and open plains where animals gather. Around midday, you enjoy a picnic lunch in a shaded area before continuing with the afternoon drive. By late afternoon, you exit Serengeti and head toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes you through rolling highlands and farmlands until you reach lodges near the crater rim. Dinner and overnight here prepare you for the next day’s descent into the crater, ensuring you are close enough for an early start.
AccommodationLodge Near crater Rim
Day03
Day 3: Crater Game Drives and Return to Arusha
On the final day, you descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. The crater floor is rich in wildlife, with elephants, buffalo, lions, and rhinos often seen in close range. The open grasslands make spotting animals easier, and the morning hours are ideal for observing predators while they are active. After several hours of exploration, you enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before ascending back to the rim. From here, you begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon. Depending on your schedule, you are dropped off at your hotel or airport for onward travel. This marks the end of the safari, offering a balanced experience of both Serengeti and Ngorongoro within three days.
What's Included
Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 3
Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
English-speaking professional driver-guide
Park Entrance fees
Accommodation
Meals as specified (full board: breakfast, lunch,
dinner)
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
All relevant government taxes and fees
Not Included
International flights to/from Arusha
Tanzania visa
Travel insurance (medical and evacuation coverage
mandatory)
Domestic flight
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge
staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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