Itinerary for 3-Day Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro | Day-by-Day Adventure
This expertly crafted 3-Day Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro covers approximately 400 km of Northern Tanzania’s most wildlife-rich landscapes. Beginning in Arusha, you will journey into the legendary Serengeti National Park, a 14,750-square-kilometer ecosystem renowned for hosting over 3,000 lions and millions of wildebeest during the spectacular Great Migration. Over 3 days and 2 nights, this immersive safari offers exceptional Big Five encounters, breathtaking savannah landscapes, and exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater — home to more than 25,000 animals within the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Day two expands your Serengeti exploration with extended morning game drives, maximizing predator sightings including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. In the afternoon, continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a cultural and historical stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum, one of the world’s most significant paleoanthropological sites. Overnight accommodation is set along the crater rim, offering panoramic views nearly 600 meters above the crater floor.
On the final day, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive inside this wildlife-dense ecosystem. Often referred to as Africa’s “Natural Wildlife Sanctuary,” the crater offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife per square kilometer in Africa, including endangered black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and diverse bird species. Your safari concludes in the late afternoon with a scenic drive back to Arusha.
Day 1: Serengeti National ParkDepart Arusha early in the morning for the iconic Serengeti National Park. After a scenic 6–7 hour drive through the Ngorongoro highlands, arrive in the vast Serengeti plains for an afternoon game drive. Witness large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators roaming freely across the endless savannah. Overnight at a well-appointed safari tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation AreaEnjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Search for members of Africa’s iconic Big Five and observe predator-prey interactions across the Serengeti ecosystem. After lunch, travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a visit to Olduvai Gorge. Spend the night at a safari lodge perched along the crater rim with sweeping sunset views.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater & Return to ArushaDescend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5–6 hour game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With over 25,000 animals residing within the crater floor, wildlife sightings are exceptional year-round. After lunch, begin your return journey to Arusha, concluding your 3-day Tanzania safari with unforgettable wildlife encounters and panoramic landscapes.
3-Day Tanzania Safari Map | Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Guest Experience & Review
"I recently went on a Tanzania Serengeti safari with Jaynevy Tours and I must say it was an amazing experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff at Jaynevy Tours made sure that we were well taken care of. They were very professional, knowledgeable, and always went the extra mile to ensure our trip was a success."
Tanzania Safari Price Inclusions and Exclusions
Price inclusions for 3-Day Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro- Pick up and drop off from the airport to Arusha town
- Pre-and after 3-day safari accommodation in Arusha
- Extended 4 x 4 open roof safari jeep with a professional safari guide
- Unlimited game drives
- Evacuation insurance
- Entrance fees to all national parks
- 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
- All meals while on this 3-day safari and drinking water.
- Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and meals
- Accommodation during the 3-day safari
- Tanzania safari Visa cost
- Other Personal Expenses not in the package
- Optional Tours that are not in the safari itinerary such as balloon safari
- Tips and gratuities to your Tanzania safari guide