3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha | Best Tanzania Short Tour

Wake up to the sounds of the African bush. After an early breakfast, you'll embark on your final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. This early start often provides prime opportunities to witness predator activity, such as lions hunting or hyenas scavenging, before the heat of the day sets in.

• Morning Game Drive: Continue your exploration of the Serengeti, focusing on areas known for diverse wildlife sightings and potentially the Great Migration (seasonal). Capture those last iconic photos of this magnificent ecosystem.
• Lunch in the Serengeti: A satisfying lunch will be served, providing energy for the afternoon's journey.
• Drive to Ngorongoro: In the afternoon, you will begin your scenic drive out of the Serengeti and into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You'll ascend to the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
• Dinner & Overnight: Settle in for dinner and overnight at your chosen lodge or campsite, ready for tomorrow's exploration of the crater.
  • Rhino Lodge: For comfortable lodge accommodation with views of the Ngorongoro highlands.
  • Simba Public Campsite: For an authentic camping experience right on the crater rim, offering cool temperatures and potential wildlife sightings nearby.

After an early breakfast, prepare for the grand finale of your safari as you descend into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater. Often referred to as Africa's "Garden of Eden" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this unique caldera offers unparalleled wildlife viewing.

• Crater Floor Game Drive: Spend a significant part of the morning on an exhilarating game drive on the crater floor. The high concentration of animals in this relatively compact area provides an excellent chance to spot all of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, the critically endangered black rhino, and buffalo) often within a single day. You'll also encounter vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, hippos, and a spectacular array of birdlife.
• Picnic Lunch: A convenient picnic lunch will be served inside the crater, allowing you to maximize your time enjoying its stunning beauty and abundant wildlife.
• Return to Arusha & Departure: In the afternoon, after an unforgettable experience in the crater, you will ascend and begin your comfortable drive back to Arusha town. You will be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha or transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight. Your incredible 3-day Tanzania safari concludes here, leaving you with memories to cherish forever.