3 Day - Big Five Group safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Description
A 3-day Group Camping safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater offers an exceptional wildlife experience by bringing together two of Africa’s most celebrated destinations in a short yet rewarding journey. Within just a few days, travelers explore the vast Serengeti plains, renowned for the Great Migration, abundant wildlife, and thrilling predator sightings, before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater—one of the world’s most remarkable natural landscapes. Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater shelters thousands of animals within its unique ecosystem. This perfect combination of expansive savannahs and a wildlife-rich caldera provide outstanding opportunities to encounter the Big Five and discover Tanzania’s natural beauty in a truly memorable way.
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Itinerary
Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Arusha. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and lush Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at Mto wa Mbu for a brief cultural insight into 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 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 savoring dinner under the glittering Serengeti night sky.
After breakfast, continue with game viewing in Serengeti before departing the park and driving towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy scenic views of the crater highlands as you settle in for the evening.
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend and begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Travelers will be picked up early in the morning directly from their lodge, Hotel, Hostel or residence within Arusha town
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
