3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Country:
Tanzania
Tanzania
Tanzania
Duration:
3 Days
3 Days
3 Days
Day 1
Ngorongoro Crater
Start
Arusha
End
Ngorongoro Crater
We begin our journey from Arusha, heading towards Ngorongoro Crater, a place that has been shaped over millions of years. Descending into the crater feels like entering a hidden valley—a place where wildlife thrives against a backdrop of towering cliffs. This unique ecosystem is home to some of the densest wildlife populations in Africa. During our game drive, expect to see buffaloes grazing, zebras trotting across the plains, and possibly even a lion or two basking in the open. We’ll stop for lunch near the crater’s soda lake, where hippos sometimes surface with a splash and birds gather in colorful flocks. The afternoon allows for more exploration before we ascend the crater walls and head to our lodge on the rim, where we can unwind with dinner and take in the views.
Accomodations in
Ngorongoro Crater
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Optional Activities
Day 2
Central Serengeti
Start
Ngorongoro Crater
End
Ngorongoro Crater
Today, we venture into the heart of Serengeti National Park, a place that defines the safari experience. Crossing into the Serengeti, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of awe at the vast open plains that stretch as far as the eye can see. Wildlife is abundant here, and whether it’s the iconic sight of a giraffe striding gracefully or a lion pride tucked beneath a tree, there’s something captivating around every corner. If the Great Migration is passing through, you’ll witness an epic display of wildebeests and zebras moving in unison across the landscape. After a full day of game viewing, we’ll settle into our lodge in central Serengeti, where stories of the day’s encounters can be shared over dinner.
Accomodations in
Ngorongoro Crater
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mysigio Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Olduvai Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Family-Friendly, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Swimming Pool
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Large Lodge, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Crater's Edge
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Luxury
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Outside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Simba A Campsite
Inside National Park, Budget Accommodation, Basic Facilities
Budget
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
Inside National Park, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Ngorongoro Melia
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Spa and Wellness
Luxury
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Inside National Park, Large Lodge, Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Swimming Pool
Luxury
Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Inside National Park, Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Optional Activities
Day 3
Central Serengeti
Start
Central Serengeti
End
Arusha
On our final morning, we head out for a sunrise game drive—a magical time as the light transforms the plains and animals stir to start the day. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch lions at their most active or spot a cheetah scanning the horizon. After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey back to Arusha. There’s an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge for those interested in the area’s ancient history. As we return to Arusha, the memories of the Serengeti’s wonders remain vivid, a fitting end to an incredible safari experience.
Accomodations in
Arusha
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
African View Lodge
Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location, Cultural Immersion
Budget
Arusha Villa
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Itikoni Camp
Tented Camp, Small and Intimate, Cultural Immersion
Mid Range
Katambuga House
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Meru House Lekisilai
Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Olerai Lodge
Small and Intimate, Family-Friendly, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Outpost Lodge
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Budget
Twiga Lodge
Scenic View Location, Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate
Mid Range
Villa Maua Arusha
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Mid Range
Onsea House
Family-Friendly, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Machweo Wellness Retreat
Spa and Wellness, Small and Intimate, Scenic View Location
Luxury
Mount Meru Hotel
Family-Friendly, Outside National Park, Large Lodge
Mid Range
Optional Activities
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Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.
Just the best-fit, 5-star rated companies — chosen for how well they take care of you when it matters most.
Personalized
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We select Tour Operators best suited for your trip request.
No Middlemen
Your enquiry is forwarded to 2-3 handpicked operators who contact you directly.
Most Reliable Operators
Trusted operators with top-notch guides & quality equipment. Folk you can depend on.
100% Free
Our service costs you nothing. You work directly with operators for fair pricing and impartial guidance.
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You don’t need just any operator. You need the RIGHT ONE.
After 10+ years in Tanzania & Kenya, we know which local operators treat every trip with care — NOT JUST when things go smoothly, but when something goes off-plan.
Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.
Just the best-fit, 5-star rated companies — chosen for how well they take care of you when it matters most.
Personalized
Matching
We select Tour Operators best suited for your trip request.
No Middlemen
Your enquiry is forwarded to 2-3 handpicked operators who contact you directly.
Most Reliable Operators
Trusted operators with top-notch guides & quality equipment. Folk you can depend on.
100% Free
Our service costs you nothing. You work directly with operators for fair pricing and impartial guidance.
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