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3 DaysSerengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

3-Day Fly Safari from Arusha to Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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Duration
3 Days
Destination
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Tour type
Luxury Safari
Starts
Arusha
Ends
Arusha

THE JOURNEY

Overview

This safari starts with a pick-up from your hotel and a transfer to Arusha Airport for the morning flight to the Serengeti. You will explore the Serengeti for two days, followed by one day in the Ngorongoro Crater. With the included flight, you will avoid the long drive from the Serengeti while having more time for game drives to spot the Big Five and many other animals. During the safari, you will stay in a comfortable tented lodge to ensure a pleasant and relaxing experience.
Numbered route map showing Flight from Arusha, Serengeti, Game Drive in Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha

ROUTE MAP

Your journey at a glance

A day-by-day route drawn directly from this itinerary.

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
  1. 1

    Day 1

    Flight from Arusha to Serengeti

  2. 2

    Day 2

    Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

  3. 3

    Day 3

    Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

DAY BY DAY

Expedition journey

01

Day 1

Flight from Arusha to Serengeti

You will be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 AM and transferred to Arusha Airport. Your 10:00 AM scheduled flight will depart from Arusha Airport to the Serengeti Airstrip. The flight takes approximately one hour, offering scenic views of Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes, and you will arrive at the Serengeti Airstrip at around 11:00 AM. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, you will begin your first exciting game drive, exploring the vast plains while searching for a variety of wildlife. As you continue discovering different areas of the park, you will stop for lunch at a scenic picnic site inside the park, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Serengeti. After lunch, the game drive will continue through the afternoon, giving you more opportunities to spot animals in their natural habitat. In the late afternoon, you will conclude your game drive and proceed to the lodge for check-in, relaxation, and dinner, followed by an overnight stay.
Meals
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included); All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Accommodation
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
02

Day 2

Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Spend the day on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, spotting lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of antelopes and birds. Explore the vast golden plains, famous for their endless wildlife and stunning scenery. In the late afternoon, drive to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Highlands, just 20 minutes from the crater, giving you plenty of time to enjoy Ngorongoro Crater the next day without rushing.
Meals
All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Accommodation
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
03

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, where you can spot lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of birds, all active across the lush crater floor. Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater walls rising around this unique ecosystem, creating a dramatic and unforgettable landscape. After lunch inside the crater, begin your drive back to Arusha city, arriving in the afternoon or evening, depending on your schedule.
Meals
All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)

PLAN YOUR SAFARI

Rates per person

USD · Per person · Price depends on your group size

2 people
$1,817
per person
4 people
$1,760
per person
6 people
$1,690
per person
  • This tour is not available to solo travelers.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 16 receive a discount.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

TRIP DETAILS

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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

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