3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari Itinerary
A 3 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater safari itinerary offers travelers an exciting opportunity to explore two of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations in a short period. The safari typically begins from Arusha and includes scenic drives, thrilling game drives, and overnight stays in comfortable safari lodges or tented camps. Visitors can experience the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the seasonal Great Migration. The journey continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich concentration of wildlife and breathtaking volcanic landscapes. This safari itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking an unforgettable African safari adventure within a limited timeframe.
Mid-Range Lodge Safari from Arusha
A mid-range lodge safari from Arusha provides the perfect balance between comfort, affordability, and authentic wildlife experiences in Northern Tanzania. Starting from the safari capital city of Arusha, travelers enjoy guided game drives through iconic national parks while staying in carefully selected lodges equipped with modern amenities. These lodges offer comfortable rooms, quality dining, and relaxing environments after long safari days. Mid-range safaris are popular among couples, families, and small groups looking for professional safari services and memorable wildlife encounters without the high costs of luxury safari packages.
Big Five Safari Experience in Northern Tanzania
A Big Five safari experience in Northern Tanzania gives visitors the chance to spot Africa’s most famous animals, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos. National parks such as Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are among the best safari destinations for viewing these incredible species in their natural habitat. Guided game drives led by experienced safari guides increase the chances of seeing a wide variety of wildlife while learning about Tanzania’s ecosystems and conservation efforts. This safari experience is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure travelers seeking unforgettable encounters with Africa’s iconic animals.
Best Time to Visit Serengeti and Ngorongoro in 3 Days
The best time to visit Serengeti and Ngorongoro in 3 days depends on the type of wildlife experience travelers want to enjoy. The dry season, from June to October, is considered the best period for game viewing because animals gather around water sources and vegetation is less dense. Travelers visiting during this time have excellent opportunities to see predators and large herds of wildlife. The green season, from November to May, offers beautiful landscapes, fewer crowds, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. The Serengeti wildebeest migration also changes locations throughout the year, making every season unique for visitors planning a Tanzania safari adventure.
3 days Tanzania mid-range safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater overview
Create awesome memories by joining this 3 days Tanzania mid-range safari to Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania through the heart of the popular northern circuit parks. Our 3 days Tanzania mid-range safari is specially designated to get you through two of our favorite’s parks, the majestic land of Serengeti and there after head to Ngorongoro crater which boasts as the world’s largest caldera and the garden of Eden in Africa. Book with Best Buy Safaris this perfect 3 days Tanzania mid-range safari and get a chance to spot all the big five (elephant, black rhino, lion. leopard, African buffalo) and a good number of other animals such as zebras, antelopes, wildebeest and birdlife such as the ostrich, kori bustard, rufous-tailed weaver, grey -breast spur fowl and southern ground hornbill. This 3 days Tanzania mid-range safari package is best for those who have time in Tanzania and wants to combine the astonishing game viewing, with the magnificent scenery around the parks.
In this famous 3 days Tanzania mid-range safari, you will discover two of Africa's 7 natural wonders. Watch the breathtaking wildebeest migration at Serengeti and spot one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater. On this Tanzania mid-range safari, you'll revel in an African journey past your wildbeest dreams.
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After very early breakfast we will drive to central Serengeti also known as seronera area; the area is the most famous area in Serengeti and harbors diverse wildlife compared to the other parts of Serengeti. Animals like hippo, waterbuck, impala, elephant, giraffe and baboon are widely spread here on this 3 days Tanzania mid-range safari. The area also attracts predators like leopard, lion, hyena, and cheetah; this is because of the good number of preys that reside in the area. Your professional Best Buy Safaris guide will take you to all the best spots that are teemed with animals. While game viewing you will enjoy the mesmerizing sight of the wild plains of Serengeti, dinner and overnight will be offered in your accommodation of choice in central Serengeti.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast you will start your early morning game drive in Serengeti national park whilst enjoying the beautiful sunrise and astonishing wild plains of Serengeti which makes wildlife viewing easy. On 3 days Tanzania mid-range safari animals like lions, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hippos, and many more are easily spotted. After lunch you will start your driving to Ngorongoro while game end route on the way. Dinner and overnight for Tanzania mid-range safari will be offered in your choice of accommodation around the crater rim.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
f An early breakfast will be offered at your respective camp /lodge and we will descend to the crater for full day of game viewing in the world’s largest caldera that has astonishing scenery with a very high concentration of animals even the endangered black rhino. The land is a home to many elephants so keep your eyes open to see this large mammal. Ngorongoro crater has a high number of animals, 15,000 wildebeest, 9000 zebras, 400 hyenas, about 120 lions and around 50 highly endangered species of black rhino. The crater has a good number of birds which include, augur buzzard, rufous – tailed weaver, fan – tailed widowbird, and anteater chat. The water sources in the crater may be one of the reasons the animals are glued to the area. After a long day of game viewing we will retire to Moshi/ arusha for dinner and a night’s rest at your hotel. Hence this will be the end of 3 days Tanzania mid-range safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Included
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Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
Campsites / Lodge.
Park fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide & chef
Breakfast; lunches; dinner
1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee with meals
Not Included
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Flights (International & Domestics)
Travel insurance & Medical insurance
Visa cost
Personal items
Tips for safari guide & chef
Soda and Alcoholic beverages
Extra activities