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A fast-paced, high-impact short safari hitting Tanzania's two biggest stars: endless Serengeti plains for predator action and the Ngorongoro Crater's dense wildlife in a volcanic caldera. Ideal for seeing the Big Five quickly.
Day 1: Arusha pickup → Drive to Serengeti (game drive en route) → Afternoon/evening game drive → Overnight in Serengeti embalakai camp or for budget trip public campsite
Day 2: Full-day Serengeti exploration (plains, rivers, possible migration sightings).
Day 3: Morning game drive → Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater for descent and full exploration → Return to Arusha
Itineraries
Day 1
Arusha- serengeti
Pick up early morning around 6:30 after breakfast and drive to Serengeti national park a journey almost 7 hours passing Ngorongoro conservation area, upon reaching serengeti, we check in and start our afternoon game drive in different circuits. Late evening drive back to accommodation for overnight and dinner
Day 2
Serengeti full day game drive
Early morning breakfast and today we experience a full day game drive, depending on the month you visit we dedicate this day to find big cats, or the migration animals. we have our lunch boxes with us, so during afternoon we find best spot to take our lunch and continue with game drive until sunset near the camp. Evening overnight and dinner.
Day 3
Ngorongoro crater game drive- Arusha
Our final day we wake up for a early breakfast and drive to Ngorongoro crater for a game drive to see this animal paradise, afternoon lunch, continue with game drive and start driving back to Arusha making it the end of our adventure.
- Park fees
- All meals
- Water
- private transportation
- airport pick up and drop off
- mid range or budget accommodation depending on your choice
- Visa
- domestic flights
- Extra activities (Balloon $496 per person)
- Maasai village $80
- Crew tips $15 per day per person
- Last day accommodation and first day in Arusha
Yes—northern Tanzania (Arusha, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire) is very safe for tourists. Wildlife viewing happens from vehicles with expert guides; parks have strict rules. Petty theft is rare in tourist areas—use common sense like any travel destination
Year-round is great, but:
Dry season (June–October): Best for Great Migration in Serengeti (river crossings Jul–Sep), fewer mosquitoes, easier spotting. Peak season—book early!
Green season (Nov–May): Lush landscapes, baby animals, lower prices/crowds (short rains Nov–Dec, long rains Mar–May). Avoid heavy rain periods if possible.
Tanzania excels at Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino—Ngorongoro has high rhino density). Plus: giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, wildebeest migrations (Serengeti), tree-climbing lions (Manyara), massive elephant herds (Tarangire), and 500+ bird species.
Neutral colors (no bright/white/black), lightweight long sleeves/pants, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, camera, light jacket (cool mornings/evenings), insect repellent, comfortable shoes, reusable water bottle, medications.
Yes—many families do. Kids under 5 often free entry; child rates available. Some luxury camps have age minimums (6–12). Family-friendly options with safe vehicle
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