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Private safari journey · Tanzania

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

Enjoy game drives in the Serengeti, stay on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, and 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$1,729
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Tanzania's iconic northern circuit. Witness the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and Africa’s Big Five, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with diverse wildlife. This safari offers a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and unforgettable wildlife encounters — all guided by local experts.

  • 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 Town to Serengeti National Park

Your safari adventure begins with a scenic journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, take in panoramic views of the highlands and open plains. There's an option to visit Olduvai Gorge, a significant archaeological site that offers a glimpse into early human history. Entering the Serengeti, enjoy your first game drive as you search for wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, and various antelope species. The endless plains stretch before you, offering a classic African safari experience, then arrive at your lodge on time to relax and soak in the beauty of the bush.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Serengeti National Park- Ngorongoro Crater

Start the day with an early game drive to witness the animals at their most active. This is a great time to spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, or leopards on the hunt, as well as large herds of grazing animals. After breakfast at the camp, continue with a final Serengeti game drive before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave the Serengeti behind, enjoy scenic views and optional cultural stops, such as a visit to a Maasai village. Arrive at your lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater- Arusha Town

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World, for a wildlife-packed game drive. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of animals, including the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard as well as hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and many more. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the crater before making your way out and beginning the return drive to Arusha. The safari ends with drop-off at your hotel or airport, filled with unforgettable memories of the African wilderness.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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. Drinking water (On all days)

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

Rates and dates

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From

US$1,729

per person

Guide price

US$2,022 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

2 stays

2 nights across 3 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

Experiences on this journey

Big 5 Safari The Great Migration

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