3-Day Budget Tour to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrusha to serengeti National Park

Depart from Arusha early in the morning and drive toward the famous Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley, rolling highlands and traditional Maasai villages along the route. Arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon and begin your first exciting game drive across the endless plains known for abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and cheetahs while your professional guide shares fascinating information about the ecosystem and animal behavior. Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature before continuing your wildlife adventure until sunset. Later, transfer to your budget camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti wilderness.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

+32 Photos

+31 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive in Serengeti National Park when wildlife is most active and predators can often be seen hunting or returning from the night’s activities. Explore different wildlife-rich areas of the park while spotting large herds of herbivores and diverse bird species across the savannah. After breakfast, continue with a final game drive on route toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic landscapes and beautiful highland views during the journey. Arrive at the crater rim in the late afternoon where spectacular panoramic views of the crater floor await. Spend the evening relaxing at your budget lodge or campsite while enjoying dinner and preparing for the next day’s crater safari experience.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

+18 Photos

+17 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive on the crater floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five within a short time. Explore forests, grasslands, swamps and soda lakes inhabited by black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, elephants, hippos and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool surrounded by stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. After the safari, ascend the crater walls and begin your drive back to Arusha through the beautiful northern Tanzania landscapes. Arrive in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of your Serengeti and Ngorongoro budget safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.