Safari Tour: 3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Wildlife Escape - Tanzania Safari Tour
3-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Tribe Trails Safaris
Offered by - Tribe Trails Safaris
Tour Features
Experience two of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this unforgettable 3-day safari from Arusha. Journey into the legendary Serengeti National Park, where vast golden plains are home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, and other incredible wildlife. Spend two nights surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness, enjoying full-day game viewing and beautiful Serengeti landscapes. Your safari then takes you to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll descend onto the crater floor for an exciting game drive with the chance to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. With comfortable accommodation, an experienced safari guide, a private 4×4 safari vehicle, and carefully planned game drives, this 3-day adventure is perfect for travelers who want to experience the highlights of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit in a short but unforgettable safari.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| 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. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can 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 |
| 1-3 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
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 - Arusha to Serengeti | Into the Wild
Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from Arusha. Drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with beautiful highland landscapes and a stop at the crater viewpoint along the way.
Continue towards Serengeti National Park, where you'll begin your first game drive as you make your way to camp. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and predators along the route.
Enjoy dinner and relax at your camp under the African sky.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Full-Day Serengeti | The Endless Plains
Wake up to the sounds of the Serengeti and enjoy a full day of game drives across its spectacular plains.
With your experienced safari guide, search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, your guide will choose the best areas for game viewing.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and a relaxing night in the heart of the Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Ngorongoro Crater | Wildlife Wonderland
After an early breakfast, begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, enjoy the changing landscapes before descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
Explore the crater floor on a morning game drive, with excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.
After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening.
Overnight: Not applicable – Safari ends in Arusha
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
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 transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- 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)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Aug 21, 2026 - Aug 21, 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 transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- 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)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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
Tribe Trails Safaris
Tanzania
* Business Name: Tribe Trails Safaris
* Headquarters: Arusha, Tanzania
* Website: tribetrailssafaris.com
* Core Services: Tailor-made private safaris, group departure packages, local day trips (Chemka, Napuru, Lake Duluti), Maasai cultural experiences, and mountain trekking.
* Service Area: Northern Circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha NP) and East African resident travel.
* Key Differentiators: 100% transparent pricing with zero hidden gate fees, experienced local driver-guides, dedicated 24/7 ground support, and customized itineraries for budget, mid-range, and luxury travelers.
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