3 Day Serengeti And Ngorongoro Safari Adventure

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Arusha – City Tour & Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
5 stops
1
Begin your journey with a warm welcome in Arusha, Tanzania’s safari hub. Enjoy a short city experience where travelers can explore local markets, interact with friendly vendors, and purchase last-minute safari essentials such as hats, scarves, and handcrafted souvenirs. Highlights include a visit to the Maasai Market, Arusha Town Market, and optional stops at the Cultural Heritage Centre or Clock Tower for cultural insight and photo opportunities.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Immerse yourself in the local culture with a short visit to an Arusha coffee plantation or nearby village. Learn about traditional coffee processing from bean to cup, taste freshly brewed Tanzanian coffee, and engage with local farmers. You’ll also discover elements of Maasai and Meru culture, traditional crafts, and daily rural life — a perfect introduction before your safari begins.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. Along the way, stop at a traditional Maasai village to learn about the community’s unique culture and way of life. Interact with Maasai warriors, explore their traditional homes (manyattas), enjoy cultural songs and dances, and discover how they coexist harmoniously with wildlife. Continue your drive through the highlands and open plains, spotting giraffes, zebras, and elephants before reaching the crater rim for breathtaking views.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth. Enjoy a full-day game drive surrounded by incredible scenery and dense wildlife — including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. This is one of the best places in Africa to see all Big Five animals in a single day.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Explore Oldonyo Longai, a scenic area in the Ngorongoro Highlands known for its dramatic landscapes and cultural significance. Travelers can enjoy stunning views of the crater rim, rolling highlands, and surrounding savannah, making it ideal for photography and nature appreciation. Optional activities include short guided walks, spotting wildlife like giraffes, zebras, and elephants in the surrounding area, and learning about the local Maasai community’s connection to the land. This stop provides a serene and educational complement to the full-day crater experience.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Ngorongoro to Serengeti – Wildlife & Scenic Drive Experience
2 stops
6
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast at your Ngorongoro lodge, depart for Serengeti National Park via scenic routes and optional stops like Olduvai Gorge. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the iconic Serengeti plains. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife while your guide shares insights about the ecosystem. Return to your luxury camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Experience the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti, one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife phenomena. Witness thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the plains in search of fresh grazing, accompanied by predators like lions and cheetahs. Enjoy guided game drives that allow you to observe river crossings, dramatic predator-prey interactions, and the vast, breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti.
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Serengeti – Morning Game Drive & Return to Arusha
1 stop
8
Serengeti National Park
Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti to spot predators and enjoy the cooler hours when wildlife is most active. After breakfast, begin the journey back to Arusha, either by road (6–7 hours) or optional domestic flight from Seronera Airstrip (1 hour) for a quicker transfer. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off, marking the end of your safari adventure.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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