3-Day Best of Tanzania Safari – Mid-Range Escape

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

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you will set off from Arusha toward the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Though the journey is long, the scenery along the way is breathtaking. You’ll ascend the crater highlands, pausing briefly at the rim to take in a mesmerizing view of Ngorongoro Crater—an unforgettable sight, especially for first-time visitors.

As you venture deeper into the Serengeti, you'll understand why its name translates to "endless plains" in the local language. Spanning 18,000 sq km (6,900 sq miles), the vast grasslands seem to stretch endlessly, challenging your sense of scale. This incredible ecosystem hosts the Great Migration, with over two million wildebeests, countless zebras, and a variety of antelopes, including impalas and Thomson’s gazelles. It is also a prime location for spotting large predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.

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:

Serengeti Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

On this day, we recommend waking up early to embark on a sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active and the landscape is bathed in breathtaking morning light. This will be one of the most spectacular sunrises you’ll ever experience.

Following the game drive, we’ll return to camp for a well-earned brunch before heading toward Ngorongoro, often called the 8th Wonder of the Natural World. Covering 102 square miles and enclosed by towering 2,000-foot walls, the crater serves as a natural sanctuary for nearly every species found in East Africa. It is one of the few places where you may spot the elusive black rhino. The crater boasts the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa, featuring a river, swamps, a soda lake teeming with flamingos, forests, and open plains. It is also home to some of the continent’s largest elephants, known for their impressive tusks, a result of the mineral-rich volcanic soil that nourishes the lush grasses they feed on.

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:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

We will begin the day bright and early, descending into the crater floor for an unforgettable wildlife experience in one of the most breathtaking locations on the planet. The morning will be spent exploring this remarkable ecosystem, home to a diverse array of animals.

Following the game drive, we’ll stop for a scenic picnic lunch near the picturesque Hippo Lake, where you can relax while watching these fascinating creatures. After lunch, there will be time for a brief game drive before we ascend the crater and leave the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, making our way back to Arusha. We anticipate arriving around 5 PM, but we remain flexible in case you have a flight to catch or any other special arrangements.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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