Serengeti National Park

3-day private safari

Midrange Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

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…

Overview

About this private safari

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 Zanisaac Tours, this journey delivers authentic wildlife encounters, expert guiding, and unforgettable African scenery

  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 · Serengeti National Park - Central

    Arusha – Serengeti National Park

    Your Zanisaac Tours 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

    • Morning pick-up from Arusha

    • Scenic drive via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    • En-route wildlife viewing

    • Afternoon game drive in Serengeti

    • Evening relaxation at camp

    Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: friendscampsandlodge.com

  2. Day 2 · Serengeti National Park - Central

    Full-Day Game Drive – Central Serengeti

    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

    • Early morning breakfast

    • Full-day game drive in Central Serengeti

    • Picnic lunch inside the park

    • Wildlife photography opportunities

    • Evening return to camp

    Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive – Central Serengeti

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  ·  Stay: friendscampsandlodge.com

  3. Day 3

    Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

    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

    • 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

    Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What's included

Included & not included

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

Not included

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

Prices & policies

Good to know before you book

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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