3 Nights / 4 Days in Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha
Short Tanzanian Safari Adventure
This 3 Nights / 4 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari is the perfect short Tanzania safari for travelers seeking iconic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African safari experiences. Starting and ending in Arusha, this carefully designed itinerary takes you deep into Serengeti National Park, famous for the Great Migration and big cats, and into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day.
With expert local guides, comfortable safari vehicles, and handpicked lodges, this tour offers maximum wildlife viewing in limited time, making it ideal for first-time visitors, photographers, and couples. Optional cultural stops at Olduvai Gorge or a Maasai village add depth to your safari, combining wildlife, history, and culture into one unforgettable journey.
Highlights:
Explore Serengeti National Park, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and the Great Migration
Enjoy two days of game drives across the endless plains of Serengeti
Visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife sanctuary and UNESCO site
High chances to spot the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge or a traditional Maasai village
Scenic drives through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Starts and ends in Arusha – easy to combine with other Tanzania safaris
Tour Features:
Game Drives
Safaris include daily game drives in a high quality Land Cruiser, suitable for up to 7 people.
Mid-Range Safari
Tanzania Mid-range Safari. We provide the best Tanzania mid-range Safari Experience. Enjoy tented lodges, fantastic wildlife, and top-rated services.
Recommended dates
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Day 1-2 : Arusha to Serengeti National Park | 2 Nights
- Serengeti, Tanzania
Your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. Drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying breathtaking landscapes as you head toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless plains, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and vast herds of wildebeest. Continue wildlife viewing until sunset before heading to your safari lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the heart of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s top safari destinations. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch in the bush, maximizing your chances to spot the Big Five, cheetahs, leopards, and abundant plains game. Your guide will tailor the day to wildlife movements, ensuring excellent photography and close encounters. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight in Serengeti.
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti Morning Game Drive – Ngorongoro Crater Rim | 1 Night
- Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
After an early morning game drive in Serengeti, capturing predators at their most active, enjoy breakfast before departing toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, you have the optional opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, or stop at a traditional Maasai village for a cultural experience. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where stunning views overlook the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Dinner and overnight at your lodge on the crater rim.
Accommodation options
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha
- Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Begin your day early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, zebras, and flamingos. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon with unforgettable safari memories.
- Driving Distance: 154 / km ( 2 hrs )
End of 4 Days Tanzania Safari Tours
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes:
✔ Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
✔ Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ Park entry fees (Serengeti & Ngorongoro)
✔ Game drives as per itinerary
✔ 3 nights accommodation (lodges or camps)
✔ All meals during the safari
✔ Bottled drinking water during game drives
Excludes:
International & domestic flights
Visa fees & travel insurance
Optional Maasai village or Olduvai Gorge fees
Alcoholic drinks & personal expenses
Tips for guide and lodge staff
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