This 3-day safari is one of the best short itineraries for experiencing Tanzania’s famous northern parks.
You’ll explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and abundant predators,
and the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the "Garden of Eden" for its incredible density of wildlife.
• Starting Point: Arusha or Moshi (hotel/airport pickup)
• Ending Point: Arusha or Moshi (hotel/airport drop-off)
• Accommodation Options: Basic Camping, Midrange Lodges/Tented Camps, or Luxury Lodges/Tented Camps (choose based on preference)
Day 1 – Arusha/Moshi to Serengeti National Park
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi at 7:30 AM and drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands towards Serengeti National Park.
Arrive in Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah, famous for its resident big cats and seasonal wildebeest migration.
Evening drive to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay inside or near the park.
Day 2 – Full Day in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day safari in Serengeti with picnic lunch boxes.
Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Optional early morning balloon safari (extra cost) for a bird’s-eye view of the Serengeti plains.
Return to your camp/lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha / Moshi
Early morning game drive in Serengeti before breakfast (optional).
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater for a 5-hour game drive. Spot the Big Five including black rhino, lions, elephants, hippos, and buffalo.
Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool.
In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha/Moshi. Drop-off at your hotel or airport in the evening.
• Camping Safari – Public campsites with basic facilities (shared bathrooms, tents, mattresses).
• Midrange Safari – Comfortable lodges/tented camps with ensuite bathrooms, hot showers, and great service.
• Luxury Safari – Premium lodges/tented camps with spacious suites, fine dining, and exclusive locations inside or near the parks.
✅ All airport transfers (from airport to hotel and back to airport
✅ All park entrance fees
✅ Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✅ Professional English-speaking driver-guide
✅ Accommodation (camping, midrange, or luxury – based on booking)
✅ All meals as per itinerary
✅ Drinking water during safari
✅ Camping equipment (for camping option only)
✅ Accommodation in Arusha/Moshi before & after the safari
❌ International flights
❌ Visa fees
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Alcoholic & soft drinks
❌ Tips for driver/guide ($10–$20 per day recommended)
❌ Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)