Arusha: 3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari

Embark on a thrilling 3-day Big five Tanzania safari Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations: the legendary Serengeti National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater Witness the Big Five Full description Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Arusha. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at Mto wa Mbu for a brief cultural insight into local village life and a chance to taste local produce. Continue your journey with a picnic lunch en route, then arrive at Naabi Hill Gate, the entry point to the Serengeti National Park. Embark on your first thrilling game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and antelopes roaming freely across the iconic plains. In the evening, unwind at your lodge, tented camp, or campsite, savoring dinner under the glittering Serengeti night sky. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, bottled drinking water Accommodation: Serengeti National Park (lodge/tented camp/camping) Day 2: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area Rise early for a sunrise game drive, when the park comes alive and predators and prey create spectacular wildlife moments. Enjoy breakfast in the park before embarking on another morning drive to maximize your wildlife sightings. Depart Serengeti mid-morning toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in the rolling hills, savannah scenery, and picnic lunch en route. Arrive at your crater rim lodge, tented camp, or campsite in the evening, relax, and enjoy dinner while overlooking the dramatic crater landscape. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, bottled drinking water Accommodation: Ngorongoro Conservation Area (lodge/tented camp / Camping near the crater rim) Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as “Africa’s Eden.” Spend the morning on a game drive, spotting the crater’s abundant wildlife: rhinos, lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and wildebeests, with the chance to complete your Big Five experience. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch before ascending the crater walls and returning to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport, bringing your unforgettable safari adventure to a close. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, bottled drinking water Accommodation: Drop-off at your hotel in Arusha or airport (end of safari) INCLUDES Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof throughout the safari Professional, experienced safari driver-guide Full-board meals during the safari National Park entry fees, concession fees or camping fees, and crater service fees Bottled drinking water throughout the tour Accommodation in Mid-range lodges (For Group Joining Mid-Range Lodge - Big Five Safari - Option) Overnight stays in tents with sleeping mattresses (For Camping Option) Camping equipment such as tables, chairs, and cooking gear (For Camping Option) Services of a professional safari chef (For Camping Option) Safari certificates All activities as per the itinerary EXCLUDES Travel, accident, and medical insurance Accommodation in luxury/mid-range lodges (For Private Luxury or Mid-Range Lodge - Big Five Safari - Option) Any increase in government taxes, park fees, or concession fees imposed after booking confirmation Optional activities (e.g., Hot Air Balloon Safari – USD 550 per person) Tips and gratuities for driver-guide - Will be highly appreciated