3-Day Budget Group Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris

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$695 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

You’ll be picked up from your Arusha hotel and begin the drive to Serengeti National Park, a journey of about 6–7 hours. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater before reaching Serengeti around 1 pm.

The Serengeti is world‑renowned for its endless plains and incredible density of predators. It is one of the best places on earth to encounter big cats, lions, leopards, and cheetahs thriving in their natural habitat. With its vast landscapes and rich wildlife, the Serengeti offers unforgettable encounters at every turn.

In the afternoon, you’ll head out for an evening game drive in Central Serengeti, where you’ll have the chance to spot these majestic cats and enjoy the golden sunset over the savannah. Afterwards, dinner and overnight will be at a seronera public campsite.

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

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Day 2

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

The game drive across the Serengeti National Park will continue after breakfast. The Seronera Valley is home to hundreds of wildebeests, zebras, lions, and other large cats including cheetahs and leopards. You will drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater after having lunch at a picnic area. The caldera opens up in front of you as soon as you approach the crater's edge, giving you a breathtaking vista of this amazing natural marvel. On the edge of the crater, you will set up camp for the night and take in the breathtaking panorama as the sun sets.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Activities:

Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast at daybreak, you’ll begin the thrilling descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest unbroken caldera. As the morning mist lifts, the views are breathtaking steep crater walls surrounding a vast floor teeming with life.

Inside the crater, you’ll discover an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. The grasslands and acacia woodlands are home to nearly all species of the East African savannah. It is one of the few places where you can often spot the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard all within a single morning game drive. You’ll also encounter hippos wallowing in pools, flamingos shimmering on the lake, and countless other animals thriving in this unique ecosystem.

After an unforgettable day of exploration, you’ll drive back to Arusha for your overnight stay at alternatively, you can head directly to the airport for your departure, depending on your schedule.

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)