3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Luxury Safari
Overview
Indulge in a premium safari experience through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. Explore the endless plains of **Serengeti National Park** and descend into the breathtaking **Ngorongoro Crater**, where wildlife thrives in incredible abundance. With luxury lodges, personalized service, and a private guide, this safari offers the perfect blend of comfort, exclusivity, and unforgettable game viewing.
Experience the very best of Tanzania on an exclusive 3-day luxury safari combining the legendary Serengeti National Park and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide, enjoy carefully selected luxury accommodation, and discover some of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife.
From the endless plains of the Serengeti to the dramatic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this safari offers an ideal combination of thrilling game drives, beautiful scenery, personalized service, and relaxation. Expect opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest, zebras, and many other species in their natural habitat
Highlights
- Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park with its endless plains and rich wildlife
- Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Luxury accommodation in premium lodges or high-end tented camps
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- Exclusive, personalized game drives at your own pace
- High chance to see the Big Five in their natural habitat
- Scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley and wildlife corridors
- Stunning sunrise and sunset safari moments in the wild
- Gourmet meals and premium hospitality throughout the trip
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Full itinerary
Arrival, Serengeti
You'll be picked up from your lodge and depart to Serengeti National Park for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay. Serengeti is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life. Main destination : Serengeti National Park Accomodation : Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Today, wake up early and enjoy magic game drives in Serengeti National Park. Then in the afternoon, depart to Ngorongoro for an overnight at the accommodation located in Karatu near Ngorongoro. This gives you chance to descend inside the Crater the next day in the early morning and see many animals when they are still more active. Serengeti is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators including leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life. Main Destination : Serengeti National Park Accommodation : Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town)
Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha for Depature
After breakfast, we'll descend inside Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. Once we finish the game drives, we will transfer you to Arusha town near Arusha Clocktower where we will finish our safari. This park constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and one of the Natural Wonders of Africa. Main Destination : Ngorongoro Crater Accomodation : No accommodation (End of tour)
What's included
- Park fees
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified)
Not included
- International flights
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks
Practical information
- What to bring
- Comfortable, lightweight clothing suitable for safari Warm clothing or a jacket for early mornings and cool evenings Comfortable walking shoes Hat or cap and sunglasses Sunscreen and insect repellent Personal toiletries and medication Camera, extra batteries and/or power bank Binoculars for wildlife viewing Reusable water bottle Valid passport and any required travel documents Small travel bag for the safari
- Meeting point
- Pickup is available from your hotel, lodge, or other accommodation in Arusha. Your professional safari guide will meet you at the agreed pickup location and time before departing for Serengeti National Park. For guests arriving from another destination, airport pickup and additional transfers can be arranged upon request.
- Accessibility
- This safari involves long-distance road travel, uneven terrain, and game drives on unpaved safari roads. It may therefore not be suitable for guests with significant mobility limitations. Guests with accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact us before booking so we can discuss suitable arrangements, vehicle requirements, accommodation options, and additional assistance.
- Cancellation policy
- Cancellation terms may vary depending on the booking date, accommodation, park fees, and supplier policies. For the best experience, we recommend cancelling as early as possible. Cancellation and refund eligibility will be confirmed at the time of booking. Any non-refundable accommodation, park fees, permits, transport, or other prepaid services may be subject to separate cancellation conditions. Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to modify or cancel your safari.
Destination guide
About this destination
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations and is famous for its vast open grasslands, abundant wildlife, and the spectacular Great Migration. The park provides exceptional opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous other species.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular natural wonder and one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife areas. Its enclosed ecosystem supports an impressive concentration of animals, making it an excellent destination for game viewing. Visitors may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino.
Together, Serengeti and Ngorongoro create an unforgettable introduction to Tanzania's world-class safari experience.
Best time to visit
Tanzania can be visited throughout the year, with different seasons offering different safari experiences.
June to October is generally considered one of the best periods for wildlife viewing because of the dry weather and excellent visibility. It is also a popular period for experiencing parts of the Great Migration.
November to February offers greener landscapes, pleasant temperatures, and excellent wildlife viewing, while the Serengeti is an important area for the wildebeest calving season.
March to May is the main rainy season. The landscapes are beautifully green and there are fewer visitors, although some roads and safari conditions can be more challenging.
The best time ultimately depends on your preferred wildlife experiences, weather, and travel dates.
Getting there
This safari begins in Arusha, Tanzania, which serves as one of the country's main gateways to the northern safari circuit.
Guests can reach Arusha through Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). From Arusha, the safari continues by private 4x4 safari vehicle toward Serengeti National Park.
The journey to Serengeti involves several hours of road travel, but the changing scenery and wildlife along the route form part of the safari experience. After exploring Serengeti, you will continue toward the Ngorongoro area before returning to Arusha at the end of the safari.
Airport transfers and additional pre- or post-safari accommodation can be arranged upon request.
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