Sunset over the Serengeti plains

3-Day Safari

Epic Wildlife Safari: Southern Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Duration3 Days
RegionSouthern Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Trip TypeSafari
StaysCamp / lodge · 2 nights

Overview

A short, high-density safari for travelers who don't have a full week to spare but still want the two standout stops on the northern circuit: the Serengeti's open plains and the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Three days, two ecosystems, no wasted transfer time.

Giraffes on the southern Serengeti plains
Ngorongoro Crater floor view
Safari vehicle on a game drive at sunset
Lions resting on the Serengeti plains

Day by day

Day01

Arusha to Serengeti

Depart Arusha in the morning, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a stop at the crater rim viewpoint. Continue into the Serengeti with an afternoon game drive en route to camp.

Day02

Full Day in the Serengeti

A full day of game drives across the southern plains, timed around the areas wildlife tends to move through this time of year. Return to camp for the night.

Day03

Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive across the crater floor, then climb back out and drive back to Arusha in the afternoon.

What's included

Included

  • Private vehicle with driver-guide
  • All park entrance fees
  • Camping/lodge accommodation (2 nights)
  • All meals during the safari
  • Bottled drinking water in vehicle

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Tips for guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

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