3-Day Big Five Safari Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

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

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at the airport, your friendly Friendship Adventure representative will meet and welcome you before beginning your journey directly to Serengeti National Park with your packed lunch. Enjoy the scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania as you make your way to one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Upon arrival in Serengeti, you will begin your first exciting game drive, exploring the park’s vast plains in search of the incredible wildlife that calls this wilderness home. Keep your eyes open for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other species. As the day comes to an end, you will proceed to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Pori Pori Lodges & Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park - Karatu

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, giving you another opportunity to spot the park's incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other species in their natural habitat.

Enjoy your packed lunch and continue with an en-route game drive as you travel towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying spectacular landscapes and occasional wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive in Karatu in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, preparing for the next day's Ngorongoro Crater adventure.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart for the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for your final game drive. Descend into the crater and explore its spectacular landscapes while searching for the Big Five and other wildlife. Enjoy your packed lunch inside the crater, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

After the game drive, ascend from the crater and begin your transfer to either Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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