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3-Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Pair Serengeti game drives with a lodge stay on Ngorongoro’s crater rim, then descend into the crater for wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
2 stays
Guide price
From US$2,329
per person
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Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

This 3-day safari offers an unforgettable luxury adventure through Tanzania’s most iconic parks. It takes you to the vast Serengeti National Park, where you'll enjoy thrilling game drives and witness incredible wildlife across endless plains. It continues in the Serengeti with more chances to spot the Big Five and possibly the Great Migration, before heading to the Ngorongoro area. On the last day you will get to explore Ngorongoro Crater, home of big 5 before returning to Arusha.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 1 year

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park offers a thrilling glimpse into one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Known for its vast open plains and incredible concentrations of wildlife, especially during the Great Migration, Serengeti provides unforgettable game viewing opportunities. During the day, visitors can expect to see a variety of animals including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. The trip includes scenic drives across the savannah, guided by expert safari guides, with picnic lunch in the bush. Though short, a Serengeti day trip delivers an authentic taste of Tanzania's natural wonders.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
02Day 2

Day 2

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

A Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands safari offers an unforgettable journey through two of Tanzania's most iconic landscapes. Starting in the Serengeti, you'll witness vast savannahs teeming with wildlife, including lions, elephants, and the Great Migration (seasonal). From there, you transition to the cooler, greener Ngorongoro Highlands, where you can explore scenic volcanic terrain, meet the Maasai community, and enjoy breathtaking views over the crater. This route combines classic game drives with cultural and scenic experiences for a well-rounded safari adventure.
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
03Day 3

Day 3

Ngorongoro crater

Your day will begin with an early morning departure from you lodge and you will descend 600 meters into the crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the world’s largest inactive, intact volcanic caldera. Inside the crater, you’ll enjoy a full-day game drive where you may spot a wide range of wildlife including elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and possibly black rhinos. The crater also hosts hundreds of bird species, such as flamingos and crowned cranes. You will stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, usually near the Hippo Pool. After lunch, continue your game viewing before ascending the crater rim in the afternoon. The trip ends with a drive back to Arusha arriving in the early evening.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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From

US$2,329

per person

Guide price

US$2,329 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

2 stays

2 nights across 3 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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Experiences on this journey

Big 5 Safari The Great Migration Adventure

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