3 days · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Three days, with the Serengeti at their heart
The shortest itinerary that reaches the Serengeti itself rather than spending itself on the road. Two nights out, one full day on the plains, and the crater on the way home.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Type
- Private safari
- Starts
- Arusha
- Ends
- Arusha
- Best for
- Serengeti · Ngorongoro
- Indicative from
- Price on request
The route
Why this one
Most three-day trips sold from Arusha never leave Tarangire and Manyara. This one drives through to the Serengeti on day one, which is a long morning, and buys you a full uninterrupted day of game driving in exchange.
Day by day
What happens, in order
Arusha to Serengeti
Leave Arusha early and drive the Ngorongoro highlands, descending onto the plains in the afternoon. Game drive into camp as the light drops.
Full day, Serengeti
The whole day in the park. Morning and late afternoon are when the cats move; the middle of the day is for shade. In the evening you drive up to the Ngorongoro highlands for the night.
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Descend into the crater after breakfast for a half-day game drive on the floor, climb out at lunch and reach Arusha by evening.
Included
- Private pop-top 4x4 with a guaranteed window seat each
- Professional guide throughout
- All park, crater and conservation fees
- Accommodation and meals as listed
- Drinking water in the vehicle every day
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for your guide and crew
- Drinks, laundry and anything personal
- Optional activities such as a balloon flight
Questions
Asked before every departure
Is three days long enough for the Serengeti?
It is long enough to see it properly once. It is not long enough to follow the migration, which needs the flexibility to move camp. If the migration is the reason you are coming, start at six days.
How much of this is driving?
Day one is roughly seven hours with stops, day three about six. Day two is mostly game driving, with a short transfer to the Ngorongoro highlands at the end.
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3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
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