3 Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Private Safari

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

What Sets This Tour Apart

This safari is designed to give you the best wildlife experience in a short time while maintaining comfort and quality. You will explore two of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, with an itinerary that maximizes your chances of seeing the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife.

Our professional and experienced guides know the best areas for wildlife viewing and share valuable knowledge throughout the journey. You will travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, ideal for game viewing and photography.

The tour also offers a great balance between adventure and personalized service, with smooth organization, reliable communication, and carefully selected accommodations. This ensures a stress-free and unforgettable safari experience from start to finish.

What's Included

Game drives as per itinerary
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) during the safari
Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Bottled drinking water throughout the trip
Professional English-speaking driver/guide (or other extra Language we add)
Park fees for Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast
2 nights accommodation (lodge or tented camp in Serengeti), Mid-range accommodation
International and domestic flights
Visa fees for Tanzania
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for driver/guide
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Alcoholic and soft drinks (unless specified)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer convenient pick-up and drop-off from all hotels and lodges in Arusha. Please provide your accommodation details at the time of booking so we can arrange your pick-up.

For travelers staying outside Arusha or at the airport, special arrangements can be made upon request. Our team staff will contact you in advance to confirm the exact pick-up time.

We recommend being ready at your hotel reception at least 10–15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti – Scenic Journey & Game Drive

    1 stop
  • 1
    Serengeti National Park

    Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a scenic drive toward the iconic Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you will pass through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying breathtaking landscapes and glimpses of local Maasai communities. Upon entering Serengeti, the experience transforms into an exciting game drive as you head toward the Central Serengeti (Seronera area), known for its rich wildlife and high concentration of predators. Keep your camera ready as you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species, with chances of spotting leopards and cheetahs. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park surrounded by nature before continuing with an afternoon game drive across the endless plains. In the evening, you will arrive at your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay, relaxing while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness.

    11 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

    1 stop
  • 2
    Serengeti National Park

    After an early breakfast at Serengeti Classic View Camp, you will depart for a full-day game drive in the heart of Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti – Seronera area), one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa. This region is well known for its high concentration of predators, offering great opportunities to spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife. Throughout the day, your professional guide will take you to prime wildlife locations while sharing knowledge about the animals and their natural habitat. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by the endless Serengeti plains before continuing with your afternoon game drive. In the evening, you will return to Serengeti Classic View Camp for dinner and your final overnight stay, relaxing under the African sky after an unforgettable day.

    11 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha

    1 stop
  • 3
    Ngorongoro Crater

    On your final day, you will wake up early and enjoy breakfast before departing from the Serengeti toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, you will descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive in one of Africa’s most unique wildlife destinations. The crater is home to a high concentration of animals, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards, as well as many other species in a stunning natural setting. After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the crater, you will continue with a short game drive before ascending and beginning your drive back to Arusha. You will arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your incredible safari adventure.

    10 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tanzania Songbirds Safaris

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Eco Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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