On this thrilling 3-day journey, you’ll have the opportunity to explore magnificent national parks in Northern Tanzania, widely considered the prime safari destination. Your itinerary will include visits to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. A proficient guide will be at the wheel, navigating a sturdy 4×4 WD jeep for your comfort. To enhance your experience, complimentary beverages and water are readily available in the vehicle.
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Day 2: Central Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you’ll journey to Serengeti National Park. Depending on the season, you might witness the remarkable migrations of wildebeests, zebras, and Thompson gazelles. In October and November, they travel from Kenya’s Masai Mara through the northwestern Serengeti to the southern plains during a brief rainy season.
After the major rainy season in April to June, they slowly return through the western and northwestern Serengeti. Your guide will strive to locate these captivating animals for the best viewing opportunities, and you might even witness exciting predator-prey interactions. Your overnight stay will be at Kenzan Luxury Camp, ensuring a comfortable and remarkable experience.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Matawi Serengeti Camp
Following an early 6:30 a.m. breakfast, your day will be filled with an exciting wildlife drive, that extends until the afternoon. Afterward, you’ll make your way to a picturesque picnic spot for lunch, and preparations for departure will be underway. You will be departing from Serengeti. You’ll embark on another enjoyable drive, taking you towards Simba Campsite, situated approximately a 2-hour drive away, near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Your overnight accommodation will be at Angata Ngorongoro Camp, ensuring a comfortable and restful night’s stay.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp
Early in the morning, around 6:15 a.m., you’ll begin your day with a hearty breakfast. Your first objective is to descend into the crater, where you’ll embark on the exciting quest to spot the elusive black rhino. These creatures can be quite challenging to find in this breathtaking environment because other animals are more readily visible on the crater floor.
Following lunch, your wildlife exploration within Ngorongoro Crater will persist with another thrilling drive. As the day progresses, you’ll eventually make your way back to Arusha.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Pax | Low season | High season | Peak season |
2 | $3736 pp | $4848 pp | $5591 pp |
4 | $3199 pp | $4269 pp | $4961 pp |
6 | $3048 pp | $4081 pp | $4755 pp |
The best time to go on safari in Tanzania is generally during the dry season months of June to October but a wide range of wildlife can be spotted year-round and each season brings its own advantages.