3 DAYS - SERENGETI NP AND NGORONGORO CRATER
About this Tour
During this safari, you will discover and explore the two most famous national parks in Northern Tanzania, the best destination for a safari. Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. The best three days safari with spending most of the time in the main national parks. Our professional guide will drive you in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
(We can add/customize anything based on your requirements as well)
ROUTE MAP
DURATION
3 Days / 2 Nights
DESTINATIONS
Central Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania
Start
Arusha
Day 2
Central Serengeti
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 1
Central Serengeti
End
Arusha
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Day 1 |
Arusha to Central Serengeti
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 07:30 AM and drive to Serengeti National Park. It's about 6-7 hours of nongame viewing drive to Central Serengeti with packed lunch. The national park is full of Wildebeests, Gazelles, Zebras, and many other animals. The park offers a variety of terrains, including volcanic grasslands, vast plains, rocky outcrops, rivers, and forests. On arrival, you will be doing late afternoon game drives till the park closes, try to spot as many animals including the BIG 5 (African Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cape Buffalo, and Rhinoceros). Then we will heading to camp/lodge for the overnight stay with dinner.
Meals: Lunch (Packed) and Dinner
Day 2 |
Serengeti to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Wake up early morning, have a good breakfast, check out from the accommodation, and we will depart to Serengeti for game drives. You will also have an en-route game drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The morning game drives in Serengeti, spotting many animals, including BIG 5 and other wildlife. Then you will be heading towards Ngorongoro and staying overnight in Karatu/on Ngorongoro crater (depends on your preference of accommodation). Dinner and overnight rest for exploring the crater tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (Packed) and Dinner
Day 3 |
Ngorongoro Crater Tour (6 hours Permit) to Arusha
Have a early morning breakfast and we will leave for the game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater also sometimes referred as the “Eden’s Garden” due to its fine and exquisite sights. Located in the eastern rift valley, about 600m deep, the Ngorongoro crater is the best place to see and experience the wildlife of East Africa. We start our descent for 6 hours of game viewing and enjoying packed picnic lunch with the views of the Lake Magadi. The lake is at the center of the crater and usually filled with high waters attracting the pink flamingos and other water birds. The Crater is also famous for the sighting of Black Rhinos, due to its thick vegetation. After completing the thrilling Safari we head back to Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (Packed)
ACCOMMODATIONS
We have divided them into 6 Classes based on different aspects
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Day 1
SERENGETI PURE TENTED CAMPS
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NARUDI TENTED CAMP
Inside Serengeti NP
Inside Serengeti NP
Day 2
EILEEN'S TREES INN
Outside Park in Karatu
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SIMILAR
Similar
The camps/lodges in this category are the most budget-friendly. It’s affordable but still going to provide all the basic amenities you need, such as a bedding set, clean linens, private toilet, and shower, etc. Most class 1 accommodation is located in Karatu Town outside the national park, but some will be located inside the Serengeti. We will help you choose the camp/lodges based on location to get maximum game drives.
Includes:
Pickup and Drop from Hotel in Arusha.
Game drives in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
Accommodations, as mentioned.
2 Liter Water per person every day while in Safari.
All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary link.
Services of English speaking Professional Guide/Driver.
All national park entrance fees.
All game drives and activities as mentioned.
Statutory taxes.
Excludes:
VISA charges.
International and Domestic Flights.
Additional Airport Transfers (Kilimanjaro/Arusha).
Gratitude (Tipping for safari guide).
Personal Insurance.
Alcoholic & Soft drinks.
Balloon Safari.
Masai Village Visit.
Accommodation for pre and post-safari.
SAFARI ADDONS
You can add these to your Safari to make it as a complete package
HOW TO GET HERE
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Our team of highly experienced travel experts can offer advice and make recommendations on international flights however clients have to book their own flights
Closest International Airport is Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), which is 50KM from Arusha. If you cannot find a feasible flight there then you can also fly to Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR) or Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) and then fly Arusha Domestic Airport (ARK). We will suggest domestic flights.
A transfer from and back to the airport can be included with an extra cost. The price which we offer is the same as the taxi you hire at the airport.
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost. Our prices are cheaper than the online prices that you can find on various websites.
HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR FEATURES
Budget to Luxury Range Tours
This tour uses budget to luxury lodges and tented camps
Can start any day
If availability is permitted, this tour can start on any day
No minimum age
Recommend age is 2 years and above
Can be customized
You can request for minor changes in the accomodations nd destinations of this tour
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others
Suitable for all group size
This tour can be recommended for all group sizes. ( Solo traveler to Big groups)
ACTIVITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
Activities
Safari Game Drives are Included for this tour.
Game drives
Custom made Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Getting around
4x4 Land Cruiser.
Transportation
A transfer from and back to the airport is not included. But it can be opted with extra cost.