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Wildlife safari · Tanzania

3-Day Tanzania Safari - Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Northern Tanzania's two great sights in three days from Arusha: game viewing on the Serengeti plains, then a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 Land Cruiser before returning to Arusha.

  • 3 days
  • Tanzania
  • Wildlife safari
  • From USD 650
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The journey

A closer look at your trip.

Northern Tanzania's two great sights in three days from Arusha: game viewing on the Serengeti plains, then a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 Land Cruiser before returning to Arusha.

SerengetiNgorongoroArusha
Duration
3 days
Countries
Tanzania
Trip style
Wildlife safari
Transport
4x4 Land Cruiser
Start
Arusha
End
Arusha
Price
USD 650

Choose your safari style

The same route, at the level you want to travel.

This journey follows the same wildlife route whichever style you choose. What changes is where you sleep, the level of service and how the trip is quoted.

Choose your safari style

Budget: where you stay

Suggested accommodation

Suggested accommodation is subject to availability. A property of a similar standard may be proposed where necessary.

What this style means

  • Practical camps and lodges, and public campsites inside the Tanzanian parks. The wildlife itinerary, the guiding and the 4x4 Land Cruiser are the same as on the upgraded styles of this route.
Price
USD 650
Catalogue reference
Product 30
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Midrange: where you stay

Suggested accommodation

Suggested accommodation is subject to availability. A property of a similar standard may be proposed where necessary.

What this style means

  • Upgraded rooms, dining and a higher service level throughout, with a 4x4 Land Cruiser for game drives.
Price
On Request
Catalogue reference
Product 72
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Luxury: where you stay

Suggested accommodation

Suggested accommodation is subject to availability. A property of a similar standard may be proposed where necessary.

What this style means

  • Premium camps and lodges with elevated service, delivered in a private-style format with a 4x4 Land Cruiser.
Price
On Request
Catalogue reference
Product 101
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Trip highlights

The places that shape this journey.

  • 01

    Serengeti

  • 02

    Ngorongoro

  • 03

    Arusha

Your route

Across Tanzania.

Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha

We will confirm the day-by-day sequence and overnight stops in your detailed proposal.

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Schematic route · See the day-by-day programme for travel details.

Day by day

3 days in East Africa.

  1. Day 1

    Arusha to the Serengeti

    Leave Arusha for the Serengeti, travelling into northern Tanzania’s wildlife country for the first stage of this short safari. The landscape opens into grassland punctuated by rocky kopjes and wooded drainage lines, with game viewing forming part of the park visit. Watch for grazing herds and the predators that share their habitat, while recognising that wildlife locations vary. The published programme finishes the day with dinner and an overnight at camp in the Serengeti.

    Overnight
    Seronera Camp, SerengetiSerengeti Serena Safari LodgeFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

  2. Day 2

    Serengeti game viewing and Ngorongoro

    Spend the early part of the day game viewing in the Serengeti before the route continues towards Ngorongoro. This gives another opportunity to observe the plains and their wildlife before exchanging the open landscape for the volcanic highlands. The transfer and the crater-floor visit are separate stages of the itinerary; today’s programme brings you to the conservation area. Settle into the overnight camp arrangement near Ngorongoro, ready for the following day’s crater visit.

    Overnight
    Simba Campsite, NgorongoroNgorongoro Serena Safari LodgeNeptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
    An acacia tree above grassland at sunset.
    Serengeti plains, where the next stage of the route takes you.

  3. Day 3

    Ngorongoro Crater and return to Arusha

    Descend into Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 Land Cruiser for game viewing across the caldera floor. Grassland, woodland and wet areas support different animals, making the changing habitats an important part of the visit. The programme includes a picnic-lunch pause before the ascent out of the crater and the onward drive to Arusha. Confirm your final drop-off and any flight arrangements with the team so that the return transfer fits your wider travel plans.

What is included

Your written quotation itemises every one of these for your dates, so you can compare it line by line with any other:

  • Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees
  • Accommodation for each night, named
  • Meals on each day
  • Game drives in the 4x4 Land Cruiser, with its seating
  • Driver-guide and fuel
  • Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Whether the vehicle is private or shared

What to allow for

Most travellers also budget separately for the items below. Your quotation confirms which apply to this trip.

  • International flights
  • Kenya eTA and any Tanzania visa
  • Travel and medical insurance (Tanzania now requires inbound cover)
  • Optional activities such as a balloon flight
  • Drinks and tips for guides and camp staff
How safari prices and park fees work →

When to travel

Seasonal considerations.

Game viewing across Tanzania is at its most reliable in the dry months, roughly June to October and again in January and February, when the grass is shorter and animals concentrate around permanent water. The long rains fall around April and May and the short rains in November; both bring green country, fewer vehicles and lower rates, at the cost of some unpredictability on the roads. There is no month in which this journey cannot run.

Read the full season guide →

Who it suits

Is this the right journey?

  • A first safari, a short break, or an add-on to business travel — enough time to see a great deal without a long commitment.
  • Travellers at different budgets — this route is sold as Budget, Midrange, Luxury, with the same wildlife itinerary throughout.
  • Solo travellers and couples happy to share a vehicle on a scheduled departure, or any group wanting the journey privately on request.

Pricing

Plan with the details in view.

USD 650

Published catalogue reference rate. Confirm availability and the final quotation for your travel dates.

This itinerary can also be arranged privately in a 4x4 Land Cruiser on request. A private departure is quoted separately and confirmed with your dates and group size.

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4.9/5 from 31 traveller reviews on SafariBookings (opens in a new tab)
  1. 01

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  2. 02

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  3. 03

    Adjust it until it fits

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  4. 04

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Your questions, answered.

How do I request a quotation?

Send your travel dates, party size and accommodation preferences. We will confirm availability and send a written quotation before you book.

Can I customise this trip?

Ask our team about adjustments to the itinerary, accommodation and pace. We will explain what is practical for your dates and confirm any price changes.

What is the published price for this 3-day trip?

USD 650. Ask us to confirm the quotation for your dates and group size.

What vehicle is used for game drives?

Safari game drives use a 4x4 Land Cruiser. Your quotation will confirm whether your trip is private or shared and specify any separate transfer arrangements.

Before you choose

Understand the places, stays and practical details.

Read the destination guides alongside this itinerary to compare access, wildlife habitat and accommodation position. The named comfort option and written quotation confirm the actual overnight stays, meals and activities.

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