3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Budget Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from your hotel in Arusha, heading towards the iconic Serengeti National Park. As you drive through the lush landscapes, you’ll pass by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and witness the gradual shift from highland forests to the vast plains of the Serengeti. Upon entering the park, you’ll embark on your first game drive, where you can spot a variety of wildlife, including herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and predators like lions and cheetahs. The Serengeti’s vast savannah is home to the Big Five and numerous other species. After a full day of exploring, you'll arrive at your campsite in the heart of the Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy a rustic dinner under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti - Overnight at Ngorongoro

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, one of the best times to observe wildlife as the park comes alive with activity. Watch the golden light spread across the plains, creating perfect opportunities for photography and unforgettable wildlife encounters. After a hearty breakfast, you'll begin your journey out of the Serengeti towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The road winds through scenic landscapes, and you may spot more animals along the way. In the afternoon, you'll arrive at the rim of the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth, offering breathtaking views. You'll set up camp near the crater rim, where the cool evening air is refreshing, and the anticipation of the next day's adventure builds.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Today, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari within this natural wonder, often referred to as Africa’s Garden of Eden. The crater floor is teeming with wildlife, from elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos to flamingos adorning the crater’s soda lakes. Predators like lions and hyenas are frequently spotted here as well. The diversity of the ecosystem within this relatively small area makes the Ngorongoro Crater one of the best places in Africa for game viewing. After a thrilling day exploring the crater, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch by one of the picturesque lakes. In the afternoon, you’ll ascend the crater walls and begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving in the early evening with memories of an unforgettable 3-day adventure through Tanzania’s most famous parks. Drop-off at your hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.