3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Highlands Explorer, Tanzania
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Highlands Explorer

3 Days Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Crater Private safari

From $1,100 per person

Safari Overview

Embark on a quintessential Tanzanian adventure, meticulously designed for those who wish to experience the crown jewels of the Northern Circuit within a short timeframe. This curated journey balances the vast, golden plains of the Serengeti with the enclosed Eden of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering a high-density wildlife experience without compromising on comfort. Guided by our expert naturalists, you will traverse these ancient landscapes in a bespoke 4x4 vehicle, ensuring optimal viewing of the continent's most celebrated predators.

Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, transiting into the heart of the Serengeti. Here, the theatre of nature unfolds, from the legendary Great Migration to the resident big cats that inspired global cinema. The pace is exhilarating yet thoughtful, allowing for sunset game drives and quiet moments at well-appointed mid-range lodges where the sounds of the African bush provide a rhythmic backdrop to your evening.

The finale takes you to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a geological marvel. This collapsed caldera acts as a natural enclosure for over 25,000 large mammals, including the rare Black Rhino. As you ascend the crater rim for your return to Arusha, you carry with you the profound silence of the plains and the vivid memories of Tanzania's untamed spirit.

Expertly guided big cat tracking

Breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater floor safari

Golden hour drives across Central Serengeti

Chance to witness the Great Migration (seasonal)

Stays at authentic mid-range safari lodges

Highlights

  • Expert big cat tracking
  • Ngorongoro Crater floor safari
  • Central Serengeti sunset drives
  • Great Migration sightings
  • Premium mid-range lodges

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arusha to Central Serengeti

    Depart Arusha for a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping for a panoramic view of the crater. Enter the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley, famous for its high concentration of leopards and lions.

    Activities:
    Afternoon game drive and crater rim viewpoint
    Meals:
    Lunch, dinner
    Overnight:
    Serengeti Matawi Camp (Mid-range)
    Distance:
    335 km (8 hours)
  2. Day 2

    Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

    Enjoy a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti to catch predators at their most active. Following a bush lunch, enjoy a final en-route game drive as you head towards the lush forests of the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

    Activities:
    Early morning and midday game drives
    Meals:
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    Overnight:
    Ngorongoro Ang’ata Camp (Mid-range)
    Distance:
    140 km (2 hours)
  3. Day 3

    Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

    Descend 600 metres into the crater floor for a morning of unparalleled wildlife viewing, including a search for the elusive Black Rhino. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, ascend and begin the return journey to Arusha.

    Activities:
    Crater floor game drive
    Meals:
    Breakfast, lunch
    Overnight:
    End of Tour (N/A)
    Distance:
    190 km (4 hours)

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and driver
  • Shared transport in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All national park entry fees and conservation levies
  • Mid-range lodge accommodation as specified
  • Full board meal plan and bottled mineral water
  • On-board charging points and refrigerator

Not Included

  • International and domestic airfare
  • Tanzanian entry visas
  • Gratuities for safari staff
  • Optional Serengeti hot air balloon excursions
  • Personal travel insurance

Best Time for This Safari

The dry season from June to October offers the best wildlife sightings around waterholes. From December to March, the Serengeti is lush, providing the best backdrop for the wildebeest calving season.

Questions

Safari FAQs

We use custom-built 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs for 360-degree viewing and guaranteed window seats for every guest.

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