3-Day Budget Group Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
This 3-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.
The daily plan moves through Arusha to Serengeti National Park, Serengeti to Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha.
This is arranged as a joining-group departure. A local guide and safari vehicle manage the route, park entry procedures and daily driving schedule for the group.
Overnight stays use a mix of camping and lodge accommodation, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route. Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, Accommodation during safari(camping), All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
✨ Safari Highlights
📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary
- After breakfast, you will drive from Arusha to Serengeti which takes 8 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro conservation Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region Will briefly stop at the gate and viewpoint to look at the breath-taking view of the crater Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region Visit Maasai village, It is optional to visit and explore the culture of the great Maasai tribe known for chasing lions their kill and hunting lions to be considered a warrior, and drinking raw animal blood though these traditions are a thing of the past with the exception of drinking blood you can surely learn something Duration: 20-45 minutes This is an optional visit not included in the price And many clients opt against it Serengeti National Park Arrive in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti) to late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of wild animals lucky enough to see a predator hunting or on a kill, later heading to Seronera campsite note: can still view animals from the camp mostly hyenas there is close protection from active rangers so no worries Accommodation included: overnight at Seronera campsite
- After an early, breakfast will go on an early game drive seeing a lot of animals till afternoon where will head to camp for lunch and packing doing a game drive while we exit the Serengeti and head to Simba campsite (2hrs drive) near the rim of Ngorongoro crater note; animals can be spotted on campsites Accommodation included: overnight stay at Simba campsite Ngorongoro
- Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region After an early breakfast will descend the crater on a journey to find the black rhino, rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater as most animals will be easier to spot from this park due to it being a floor crater After lunch will do a game drive ascend the crater to camp and pack for the trip back to Arusha town Meals included breakfast Lunch After the safari transfer to Arusha
💰 Safari Pricing
All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.
📍 Destinations You'll Visit
📍 Arusha City – The Gateway to Tanzania Safaris & Mount Kilimanjaro
Explore →📍 Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering 14,763 km²…
Explore →📍 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed two to three million years ago…
Explore →✅ What's Included
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari(camping)
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Camping equipment (sleeping bag, sleeping mattress & Tent)
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
❌ Not Included
- Tips for guides, cook
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )
📸 Safari Photo Gallery
A beautiful shot of a herd of Indian elephants walking in green grass at golden sunset
Cheetah Wildlife Wild Animals Savannah Grassland Wilderness Great Rift Valley Maasai Mara National Game Reserve Park Narok County Kenya East Africa
Savanna landscape with ugandan giraffe ( Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi )
A group of hippos relaxes in the calm waters of a national park in Botswana, enjoying the warm sun while some yawn and socialize amidst lush greenery.
A herd of wildebeests in Africa🌟 Experience Type
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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