3-Day Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro – A Journey into Tanzania’s Heart
Offered by - Hilltop Travel Company
Tour Features
Tanzania is a land of wonders, where every landscape tells a story, and every turn reveals new adventures. In just three days, you’ll experience two of its most iconic wildlife destinations—Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater—each offering a front-row seat to nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles.
Luxury tour | This luxury tour includes high-end lodges and premium accommodations. |
Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1-2 | Kumbukumbu Luxury Tented Camp No images available | All Meals Included |
3 | Senator Hotel No images available | Meals included as per itinerary |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - From Arusha to Serengeti – The Adventure BeginsYour journey starts with an early departure from Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's greatest treasures. As you leave the bustling town behind, you’re quickly immersed in the serenity of the open road, where the landscape transforms before your eyes. The lush hills give way to the vast, golden plains of Serengeti National Park, where the wildlife scene unfolds. As you enter this UNESCO World Heritage site, prepare for your first safari moments. Majestic lions stretch beneath acacia trees, giraffes stroll gracefully across the plains, and elephants lumber in the distance. The day is filled with thrilling game drives, and the Serengeti reveals its raw beauty, with every corner offering new wonders.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kumbukumbu Luxury Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 2 - Serengeti – A Full Day in Nature’s PlaygroundWake to the soft calls of the savannah and set out for a full day of exploration in Serengeti. With each new sunrise, the park comes alive—herds of wildebeests and zebras wander the plains, while stealthy predators like cheetahs and leopards lie in wait. It’s a world where survival and beauty are intertwined, and your guide ensures you don’t miss a moment of this thrilling spectacle. Pause for a picnic in the heart of the Serengeti, surrounded by the sounds of the wild, before continuing your safari journey. The day is long, but the rewards are endless. As the sun sets, painting the horizon in hues of orange and purple, you’ll reflect on the magic of this iconic place.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kumbukumbu Luxury Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – A Final Safari FinaleOn your final day, leave the Serengeti behind and head toward the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the natural wonders of the world. As you descend into the caldera, you’re transported to a vast, hidden world where an astonishing array of wildlife thrives in harmony. Here, among the fertile plains and forests, you may spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards—alongside hippos, cheetahs, and rare bird species The Ngorongoro Crater offers the rare chance to witness such an incredible concentration of animals in one place. After a memorable picnic by the hippo pool, you’ll begin your ascent back to the rim, leaving behind the wildlife-packed haven with a heart full of memories. By late afternoon, you’ll return to Arusha, your safari drawing to a close, but the memories of Tanzania’s unparalleled wildlife will stay with you forever.
Accommodation: Senator Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Aug 13, 2025 - Aug 13, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By

Hilltop Travel Company

.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
Reviews
No reviews yet for this tour operator. Be the first to share your experience!