Where to go: Serengeti National Park

Country: Tanzania

Duration: 3 days

Short Itinerary

Day Route Activities
Day 1 Arusha → Serengeti National Park Scenic drive through Great Rift Valley & Ngorongoro Highlands; afternoon game drive in Serengeti 
Day 2 Serengeti National Park (Full Day) Sunrise game drive; full-day wildlife exploration across the Serengeti plains 
Day 3 Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha Ngorongoro Crater descent; 6-hour crater floor game drive; return to Arusha 

Choose Your Travel Dates

Safari tour pricing varies based on departure date, group size, and accommodation preferences.

Start Date Adults Children Vehicle Options
Flexible 2+ 0+ 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

Accommodation Packages

Presented below are accommodation options for your journey. Properties include tented camps and lodges situated either within or near the parks. Each offers comfortable sleeping quarters with meals provided.


Option B1: Budget Camping Experience

Nights Accommodation Location Meal Plan
2 Nights Tumbili Public Campsite Serengeti National Park Full Board
Safari Vehicle Price Per Adult
4×4 Land Cruiser From $950–$1250

Includes:

  • Pickup and drop-off in Arusha

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide

  • All park fees and camping fees

  • Full-board meals and bottled drinking water

  • Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mattresses, tables, chairs)

  • Services of a professional safari chef 

Excludes:

  • International flights

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Travel insurance

  • Optional activities (e.g., Hot Air Balloon Safari) 


Option B2: Midrange Tented Camp

Nights Accommodation Location Meal Plan
2 Nights Nyani Campsite Serengeti National Park Full Board
1 Night Simba Campsite Ngorongoro Crater Rim Full Board
Safari Vehicle Price Per Adult
4×4 Land Cruiser From $1200–$1,300

Includes:

  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • All park fees, transit fees, and crater service fees

  • Full-board meals and bottled drinking water

  • Camping accommodation with stunning views 

Excludes:

  • International and domestic flights

  • Travel insurance and visa fees

  • Gratuities and personal expenses

  • Optional activities 


Option B3: Luxury Lodge Experience

Nights Accommodation Location Meal Plan
2 Nights Serengeti Serena Lodge Central Serengeti Full Board
1 Night Meliá Serengeti Lodge or similar Serengeti National Park Full Board
Safari Vehicle Price Per Adult
4×4 Land Cruiser From $1,500+

Luxury Amenities:

  • Private decks with savannah views 

  • Infinity pools overlooking the plains 

  • Spa and wellness facilities 

  • Personalized butler service (select properties) 

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi 

Includes:

  • All meals and game drives

  • Park fees and crater service fees

  • Experienced safari guide in a 4×4 Land Cruiser 


A comprehensive list of inclusions is available upon request. Additional accommodation options and add-on excursions are available. Please share your specific requirements by clicking the "Request Quote" button, and our reservations team will respond promptly.

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Detailed Itinerary


Day 1 – Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Arusha between 6:00 AM and 6:45 AM . The journey takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley and the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, with a brief stop at Mto wa Mbu to experience local culture and sample fresh produce .

After a picnic lunch en route, you'll arrive at Naabi Hill Gate—the gateway to the legendary Serengeti National Park . Your first afternoon game drive across the endless plains offers opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and other iconic African wildlife .

As the sun sets over the Serengeti, you'll head to your accommodation where dinner awaits beneath the African sky .

Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Serengeti (camp or lodge, depending on selection)


Day 2 – Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Wake early for a spectacular sunrise game drive—the best time to witness predators in action and wildlife at its most active . After returning to camp for breakfast, you'll set out for a full day exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem.

Search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) while encountering large herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. The Serengeti is also home to cheetahs, hyenas, and an incredible variety of birdlife .

A picnic lunch is enjoyed at one of the park's scenic picnic sites before continuing your afternoon game drive through different wildlife-rich areas .

For travelers who have booked the optional Hot Air Balloon Safari, this unforgettable experience takes place early in the morning, followed by a champagne bush breakfast before rejoining the safari .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Serengeti


Day 3 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you'll depart Serengeti and travel toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend approximately 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as "Africa's Eden" .

Enjoy a memorable game drive across the crater floor, home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife. The crater supports approximately 30,000 animals including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and thousands of flamingos . With a little luck, you'll complete your Big Five sightings before enjoying a scenic picnic lunch inside the crater .

In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Weather Information

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti enjoys a mild climate year-round. Daytime temperatures typically range from 15°C to 27°C (59°F to 81°F), while nighttime temperatures can drop to approximately 5°C (41°F) in the parks . Visitors should pack neutral-colored clothing (white, beige, green) and bring a warm sweater, socks, and jacket for cool mornings and evenings .

Ngorongoro Crater

The crater rim sits at high altitude, resulting in cooler temperatures. Mornings can be quite chilly, with temperatures often below 10°C (50°F). Layers are recommended for early morning game drives.


Important Information

What to Bring

  • Neutral-colored clothing (avoid bright colors)

  • Warm layers for early morning game drives

  • Sunscreen and insect repellent

  • Binoculars and camera

  • Comfortable walking shoes 

Luggage Guidelines

We recommend packing only essential items, as space in the safari vehicle is limited. Additional luggage can be stored securely at your hotel in Arusha .

Not Allowed

  • Drones

  • Feeding animals

  • Touching animals

  • Bright colors (can disturb wildlife) 


Optional Add-Ons

Activity Price (Approx.)
Hot Air Balloon Safari $530 per person 
Maasai Village Visit Additional fee 

Meal Plan Summary

Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 1 ✗ ✓ ✓
Day 2 ✓ ✓ ✓
Day 3 ✓ ✓ ✗

Tour Includes

  • Accommodation in luxury lodges
  • All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Park entrance fees
  • Professional tour guide
  • Airport transfers

Tour Excludes

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Personal expenses (Tips, Souvenirs)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance