3‑Day Midrange Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

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3‑Day Midrange Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Tour Highlights
Start
Arusha City
End
Arusha City
Main Country
tanzania
Main Focus
Game drive safari
Safari Type
Private Tour
Special Food
Vegan
Duration 3 days

You'll visit
Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tour Details

Type: private
Tour Type: wildlife_safari
Customizable: yes
Price Range: $1500 – $2000

Pre‑Tour Accommodation: available
Post‑Tour Accommodation: available

Itinerary Overview

This 3-day safari takes you to Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations Serengeti National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

Designed for travelers with limited time, this tour offers exceptional Big Five viewing, stunning savannah landscapes, and rich wildlife experiences. Explore the endless plains of Serengeti, famous for its predators and large herds of wildebeest and zebra, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder known for its high concentration of animals in a compact area.

With Nathanafrican Safari, this journey delivers authentic wildlife encounters, expert guiding, and unforgettable African scenery

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Day‑by‑Day Itinerary

1

Arusha – Serengeti National Park

Day 1
Serengeti National Park - Central Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Activities:
  • Morning pick-up from Arusha

  • Scenic drive via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • En-route wildlife viewing

  • Afternoon game drive in Serengeti

  • Evening relaxation at camp

Itinerary:

Your Nathanafrican Safari guide will pick you up in Arusha and begin the scenic 7–8 hour drive to Serengeti. Lunch boxes will be provided for the journey.

Drive across the Maasai plains and through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where wildlife sightings may begin even before reaching Serengeti. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy an en-route game drive before heading to camp.

Accommodation: Friends Camp 

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Drinks: Non-alcoholic drinks included

Accommodation: View friendscampsandlodge
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: lunch, dinner Drinks: water
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2

Full-Day Game Drive – Central Serengeti

Day 2
Serengeti National Park - Central Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Activities:
  • Early morning breakfast

  • Full-day game drive in Central Serengeti

  • Picnic lunch inside the park

  • Wildlife photography opportunities

  • Evening return to camp

Itinerary:

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti with picnic lunch boxes.

Today focuses on exploring predator-rich areas of the Serengeti. Expect sightings of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and large herds of zebra and wildebeest. Your guide will help identify animal behavior, tracks, and bird species throughout the day.

Return to camp before sunset.

Accommodation: Friends Camp 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drinks: Non-alcoholic drinks included

Accommodation: View friendscampsandlodge
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Drinks: water
Day 2 image
3

Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

Day 3
Activities:
  • Early breakfast and departure

  • Crater descent game drive

  • Picnic lunch inside Ngorongoro

  • Wildlife viewing (Big Five opportunity)

  • Afternoon return transfer to Arusha

  • Airport or hotel drop-off

Itinerary:

Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch.

Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the best chances to see the endangered black rhino along with lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and abundant birdlife.

After lunch and final wildlife viewing, ascend the crater and return to Arusha for drop-off at the airport or hotel.

Accommodation: None (End of tour)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Drinks: Non-alcoholic drinks included

Accommodation: None/On request
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch Drinks: water
Day 3 image

What’s Included

  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned
  • All accommodations mentioned
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks

What’s Excluded

  • Inland Airfare costs
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned
  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation
  • Gratuities for guides
  • Personal items
  • Govt. fees
  • Tips
  • Visa & insurance
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Cancellation Policy

  • 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund
  • 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost
  • 21 – 30 days prior to the start date: 70% of the total cost
  • 8 – 20 days prior to the start date: 80% of the total cost
  • 1– 7 days prior to the start date: 100% of the total cost no refund
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