We rise early and drive to Ngorongoro for the crater tour. We head back to Arusha late afternoon and arrive in the evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
3-Day Classic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Serengeti and Ngorongoro
3-Day Classic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Price
$2,300.00
Trip Overview
Itinerary
FAQs
Other Tour Details
Trip Overview
Overview
Experience a 3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari with Nihapa Tours, a top Arusha-based operator, perfect for travelers with limited time. Begin with a scenic Serengeti safari from Arusha, heading into Serengeti National Park for thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, plus the Great Migration (June–July or December–March).
Explore the wildlife-rich plains of Seronera before continuing to the Ngorongoro Crater, a volcanic marvel teeming with rhinos and flamingos. This Ngorongoro safari wraps up your journey with luxury and lifelong memories. Led by expert guides like Fadhili, and featuring stays at Melia Serengeti Lodge and Ngorongoro Serena, this eco-friendly adventure is seamless.
Travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide, such as Fadhili, renowned for his in-depth knowledge and ability to bring the wilderness to life. Enjoy handpicked, eco-friendly lodges and tented camps that blend comfort with authenticity. Book your 2025 safari now at Nihapa Tours
Tour Highlights
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Parks Visited: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- Safari Style: Game Drive
- Group Size: Flexible (2–6 recommended)
- Departure and Return Place: We can start/end this Safari from Arusha
- Departure Time: According to the flight
- Return Time: Approximately 4:30 PM.
- Dress Code: Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, a hat, and spare clothing.
- Customizations: Can be amended/customized upon request, to suit your requirements
- Extensions: Trip Extensions are available on request
- Season: The Dry season (from late June to October) offers the best wildlife viewing in general, with the wildebeest migration as its absolute highlight. The migration’s timing varies yearly (the best chance of seeing it is during June and July), while the wildebeest calving is from late January to February.
- Your own private guide and driver for in-depth wildlife touring based on your interests
- Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our locally born travel specialists
- Around-the-clock support from your travel designer and concierge before, during, and after your trip
Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
- 8:00 AM pickup from the Arusha hotel
- 240 km drive (6 hours) to Serengeti National Park on a Serengeti safari from Arusha
- Game drive with picnic lunch
- Dinner and overnight at Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 2: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
- 6:00 AM early morning Serengeti safari game drive
- Depart to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch on a safari to Ngorongoro
- Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day-3: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
- 6:30 AM descent for a 5-hour Ngorongoro safari game drive
- Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool
- Ascend and a 4-hour drive back to Arusha on a Ngorongoro safari from Arusha
- Drop-off by 6:00 PM
Why Choose This Serengeti Safari
- Enjoy a scenic Serengeti safari from Arusha to Enkirari Wilderness Camp, Perfect for Big Five and Great Migration sightings (June–July or December–March).
- Travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser, ideal for wildlife photographers, families, and first-timers.
- Explore Seronera’s lion prides on a Serengeti safari, with eco-friendly tents at Enkirari Wilderness Camp.
- Discover the Ngorongoro safari’s volcanic beauty at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, home to rhinos and flamingos.
- Benefit from flexible, customizable itineraries led by expert guides like Fadhili on this safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- Stay in top-rated, sustainable lodges with our Nature Steward partnership.
- Maximize your adventure with a seamless safari to the Ngorongoro Experience.
Why Choose Nihapa Tours for Your Tanzania Safaris?
Nihapa Tours designs personalized Tanzania Safaris to suit your preferences, blending adventure, comfort, and expert guidance. Our Tanzania Safaris stand out with:
- Extended Exploration: More time to visit key parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
- Expert Guides: Local experts enhance your Tanzania Safari with rich insights.
- Flexible Options: Choose budget camping, mid-range lodges, or luxury tented camps.
- Private Tours: Enjoy an intimate safari experience in exclusive 4×4 vehicles.
- Conservation Focus: We support sustainable tourism during your Tanzania Safari.
With Nihapa Tours, your Tanzania Safari will be a seamless and memorable journey.
Best Month to Visit Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater offer amazing wildlife viewing opportunities year-round, but the best time to experience them depends on your preferences.
- June-October: Dry season, ideal for spotting animals; Great Migration in northern Serengeti
- December-March: Calving season in the southern Serengeti, with predator action
- April-May: Fewer crowds, lush landscapes, budget-friendly
Travel Tips
- Pack: Lightweight clothing, binoculars, Camera.
- Visa: Apply for a Tanzanian e-Visa.
- Tourist Visa Checking Tool
- Vaccinations: Consult for yellow fever and malaria.
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Flights: Booked by Nihapa Tours; confirm schedules early
Book Your 3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro
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Costs Includeds/Excludes
- All Mentioned Safari Activities
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off Transfers
- Hotel Accommodations According to the Itinerary
- Transportation in 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
- All Park Fees
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide
- All Meals according to the Itinerary
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
- Binocular (1 per Vehicle)
- Medical kit
- All Taxes on Tour Fees & Services
- Crew salaries
- Air tickets
- Visa fees
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari)
- Travel insurance
- Tips to your safari guide ($25-45 per day per car)
- Other optional activities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Day 1 Arusha – Serengeti National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha, and from there we will drive to Serengeti National Park. Your first game drive follows in the afternoon.
Day 2Serengeti National Park
Today is dedicated to a full day game drive along Serengeti plains- home to elusive lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, eland, wild dog, gazelles, and crocodiles, among others.
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
FAQs
Will there be wildlife roaming at the camps and lodges?
Yes. Bear in mind they are wild and unpredictable. The thought restrains you from getting too adventurous on hands-on when you cross paths with a wild animal. Attacks are rare but discretion is a better part of valor. Exercise caution. Remember it’s their territory and you are the intruder.
What do you mean by game drives?
The opportunity to explore the thriving wildlife of Tanzania in a safari vehicle by going deep into the secluded zones for an up-close and personal experience of Tanzania’s biggest and meanest
What happens if I get sick or injured on safari?
Any health or medical emergency will be attended to. If the condition requires hospitalization, you will be evacuated to the nearest hospital immediately. Make sure you have travel and health insurance coverage. It’s highly recommended
What if I have special dietary requirements?
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, celiac, lactose-free, or if you have any allergies, just give us a heads up and you will be catered to.
What is the maximum group size per vehicle?
The maximum group size is Six (6) guests per vehicle.
What travel documents do I need?
You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your dates of travel with an entry or re-entry visa, duly endorsed.
Who are your operators in Tanzania?
We are. We are not agents for anybody, but run the treks ourselves through our own Tanzanian company. So you can rest assured that whoever you speak to in our company has climbed Kilimanjaro – and probably many times.
Will I see wildlife?
Prior to the climb, you’ll enjoy an acclimatization day with wildlife viewing and nature walks. Trekking through the rain forest, you’re likely to spot black-and-white Colobus monkeys, tropical birds and more.
Will the safari be dusty?
Definitely! What’s the point of a safari if you don’t kick up the dust. And there will be plenty to kick in the dry months. Some of the trails on the safari route are bumpy and dusty, especially between Ngorongoro and Serengeti. So roll up the window and turn the AC on. Use sunglasses and a hat, and protect your electronic equipment from the dust storms
What can I expect on a typical safari day?
Depends on which park you have chosen in your itinerary. Every park has a distinct character, topography, and animals with attitude. If it’s Serengeti then enjoy the endless savannahs and Big 5. Tarangire’s offerings are a semi-arid landscape with majestic baobabs with no shortage of wildlife. Including the Big 5 in a day
What about tipping the safari driver guides?
Tipping for services is not obligatory, but very common in Tanzania. Your tip is highly appreciated and can make a big difference to your guide and lodge staff.
Tipping is a good courtesy. Tip generously. And always keep their counsel for that optimum and safe safari experience. On safari, this is US$15-20 per person per day, handed directly to the guide at the end of your stay. Of course, you should only give a tip if you are satisfied with the quality of the service.
Do you arrange Airport pick-up and Drop off?
All our tours to mount Kilimanjaro climbs include airport transfers. We pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or any other airport near Arusha and Kilimanjaro as per your itinerary plan and take you to your pre-climb hotel in Moshi or Arusha, then back again at the end of your itinerary. In short, we take care of your air transfers and accommodation, before and after your Mount Kilimanjaro climb.
How far in advance do I need to book a Safari?
Book your trip early. Ideally, 6 months in advance and 10-12 months in advance if you want to witness the Wildebeest migration in Serengeti.
How much does a safari cost?
Safaris are costly. Tanzania Wildlife Safaris prices depend on the number of people on the trip, how many days of safari, and the level of comfort or luxury.
What about bathrooms in the bush?
The safari trips have public bathroom facilities. In case you have to go and there isn’t one in sight. Relieving behind the vehicle is a good option. of course with the concurrence of your guide. They are sympathetic to nature calls
What about snakes and insects?
They are pretty common. Though sighting one is not a pretty thought. But on safaris atop a vehicle, they are not an issue. While on a walking safari, wear boots when venturing into bushes or woodlands. Use full trousers and long sleeve shirts to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other fly bites. In the bushes, they are a pestilence. Use insect repellent to keep them at bay
What about solar protection?
Tanzania is very near to the equator. So the sun is always at its acme for most of the day. The sun can be fierce and cause sunburns and sunstroke. Wear a hat, shades, and use SPF sunblock lotion
What about the roads on safari?
Bumpy on the safari circuits and on the game drives. If you have a back condition then take precautions with back braces, pillows, or whatever works for you.
Am I allowed to walk around the national parks?
Stay in the vehicle unless you have clearance from the guide to walk or stretch your legs. If you are keen on hiking, there are guided walks that are available in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro.
Are drinks provided in the safari vehicle?
Big yes! You can also carry your drinking water bottle in your backpack. The safari vehicles are equipped with a small refrigerator to keep the drinks of your choice chilled for you to enjoy during your safari. Beverages, beer, and soft drinks are also available
Other Tour Details
Tour Pricing
| Number of People | Cost Per Person in US($) Budget Camping | Cost Per Person in US($) Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | On Request | On Request |
| 2 People | On Request | $2,350 |
| 3 People | On Request | On Request |
| 4+ People | On Request | On Request |
Tour Accommodations
| Tour Day | Budget Camping Package | Standard Package |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | On request |
Enkirari Wilderness Camp |
| Day 2 | On request | Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge |
| Day 3 | On request |
No Accommodation |
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