Night 1
Mid-range · Private safari
3-Day Safari Taster Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Witness some of the World Heritage Sites, including Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Starts & ends in Arusha
- Mid-range tented camps
- Private pop-up roof 4x4
- 5.0 on Tripadvisor (94)
Trip overview
Your safari, at a glance
Witness some of the World Heritage Sites, including Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the landscapes and wildlife of these top parks in the Northern circuit of Tanzania. Home to many different species of birds and mammals. Choose this classic Serengeti and Ngorongoro tour.
- Arusha
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Highlands
Duration3 days / 2 nights
Comfort levelMid-range
Minimum age18 years
Start datesAny day
Destinations visited
Day-by-day itinerary
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After breakfast, You will begin your journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park.
The drive takes you through changing landscapes, from the baobab-covered scenery of Tarangire towards the vast plains of the Serengeti. As you approach the park, the landscape gradually opens into the famous endless plains for which Serengeti is renowned.
After entering Serengeti, your journey becomes a game drive en route, giving you the opportunity to begin searching for wildlife immediately.
Depending on wildlife sightings and road conditions, continue towards your accommodation while enjoying game viewing along the way. You may encounter wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes and predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in the evening, enjoy dinner and relax after an exciting day.
- Game drive
- Stay
- Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
- Meals
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
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After breakfast, begin your journey from Serengeti towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Highlands.
The drive offers another opportunity for wildlife viewing as you leave the Serengeti plains behind. Your route takes you through spectacular landscapes towards the cooler, greener highlands surrounding Ngorongoro.
Depending on your accommodation and timing, you may stop for lunch along the way or enjoy a packed lunch.
Upon reaching the Ngorongoro Highlands, check in at your lodge or tented camp. Take time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and spectacular highland scenery.
This evening is designed for rest before tomorrow's exciting descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Game drive
- Stay
- Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals
- All meals included
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Wake early and enjoy breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for your final major game drive.
The crater is a spectacular natural wildlife sanctuary, surrounded by steep walls and supporting a remarkable concentration of wildlife.
Spend the morning exploring the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, gazelles and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing your game drive.
In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha.
- Game drive
- Stay
- End of tour
- Meals
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Where you’ll stay
Night 1
Night 2Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
MealsAll meals included
Safari prices
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people. Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country. This tour is unavailable for children.
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,530 | $1,301 | $1,130 | Request a Quote |
| 2027 | $1,580 | $1,350 | $1,180 | Request a Quote |
All prices per person, in USD. Contact us for a custom quote.
What’s included
Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
What to pack
Pack light, and bring layers: early mornings and the highlands can be cool, and afternoons are warm.
Clothing
- Light clothes in neutral colours
- Long sleeves and trousers for sun and insects
- A warm fleece or jacket for the highlands
- A sun hat
Footwear
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Sandals for the lodge or camp
Gear
- Binoculars
- Camera, spare batteries and memory cards
- A reusable water bottle
- Small daypack and power bank
Health
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Personal medication
- Hand sanitiser
What our guests say
5.0 Tripadvisor (94 reviews)5.0 SafariBookings (37 reviews)
“We managed to see all the Big 5 (multiple times) plus much more! The biggest highlight was our guides.”
“This was the best trip I have ever taken. Taswira went above and beyond anything I could have expected.”
“They learned what we were most interested in and comfortable with, and went way out of their way to accommodate each and all of us.”
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