3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Journey into the world's most famous wildlife plains and descend into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater sanctuary.

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Overview

Witness the absolute crown jewels of East Africa with our signature 3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari. Curated explicitly to unlock untamed wilderness ecosystems, this high-action tour brings you close to the iconic Big Five and the epic annual Wildebeest Migration. Spend two nights deep within the endless golden savanna plains of the Serengeti, tracing predators on dawn hunts, and top off your adventure on Day 3 by descending into the historic Ngorongoro Crater volcanic caldera to find black-maned lions and rare black rhinos.

Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Highlands

Your private expert safari guide will pickup from your Arusha residence or airport early in the morning. Begin a spectacular drive ascending through the lush green agricultural lands of Karatu and across the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area rim. Enter the majestic Serengeti National Park via the historic Naabi Hill Gate. Enjoy a late afternoon game tracking drive watching prides of lions and leopards resting on acacia branches before heading to your selected premium tented bush camp or lodge for a fresh dinner and overnight stay under the star-studded African sky.

Day 2: Full-Day Migration Tracking in Serengeti Plains

Wake up early for an inspiring sunrise game drive when predators like cheetahs, hyenas, and lions are most active on dawn hunts. Return to camp for a full breakfast, then pack your lunchboxes for a comprehensive full-day exploration across the Central Serengeti (Seronera valley) circuits. Track million-strong herds of wildebeests and zebras, visit the lively Retima Hippo Pool, and follow wildlife tracks along river corridors. Return to the lodge/camp in the evening for a relaxing evening campfire storytelling session and dinner.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari to Arusha

Depart Serengeti early after breakfast and drive back toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters deep down into the spectacular volcanic caldera floor for an immersive 5-hour wildlife exploration. Witness the world's highest density of predators, along with buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and the highly protected endangered Black Rhinoceros. Enjoy your picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight connection, concluding your classic 3-day African dream safari.