3 Day Serengeti Safari

Insider tips: Recommended 3-day Serengeti National Park tour itineraries

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• 3 Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary, incl. Serengeti and Ngorongoro

  The Serengeti beckons with flights from Arusha to Seronera, extensive game drives around Lake Ndutu, and big cat tracking. Rest at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma and South Serengeti, accompanied by expert wildlife guides throughout.

  

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  • Day 1

    Arusha to Serengeti

    Your adventure begins with a morning flight from Arusha to Seronera airstrip in central Serengeti. The one-hour flight gives you stunning views of the African landscape below. After landing, your guide will take you straight into the famous Seronera Valley. This area is perfect for spotting big cats, especially during early morning or late afternoon when wildlife is most active. You'll spend the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma, just outside the park.

    
  • Day 2

    Lake Ndutu Area

    Take a 2-3 hour drive south to Lake Ndutu. This area is known for its six wild cat species and becomes particularly special between February and March during wildebeest calving season. You'll see thousands of newborn calves and plenty of predator action. The alkaline Lake Ndutu is also a prime spot for flamingos and other water birds. Your second night will be at Africa Safari South Serengeti.

    
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    Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

    Start early with a 45-minute descent into Ngorongoro Crater. This 100-square-mile crater floor has some of Africa's most concentrated wildlife populations. Visit at dawn before other vehicles arrive for the best experience. The journey back to Arusha takes about 4 hours, getting you there in late afternoon.

    

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• Discover The World-class 3-Day Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar (Fly In - Fly Out)

  Fly into Serengeti National Park and UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater for 3 days of game drives tracking the Big Five and Great Wildebeest Migration across Tanzania's Northern Circuit. Stay in mid-range camps on the Serengeti savannah and luxury lodges perched on Ngorongoro's crater rim.

  

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  • Zanzibar Tanzania

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  • Serengeti National Park Tanzania

    379 mi

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• 3 Days in Serengeti National Park, incl. Arusha and Wildlife Viewing

  Premium tented camps host two nights of Serengeti adventure. Full-day game drives reveal abundant wildlife, complemented by gourmet meals (rated 4.8/5.0) and expert guiding (rated 5.0/5.0).

  

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  • Day 1

    Arusha to Serengeti

    Leave Arusha by 7:00 AM to avoid traffic on your way to Serengeti through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The 6-7 hour drive includes wildlife spotting, so bring water and snacks for the journey. A recent visitor commented: "Our guide's knowledge was impressive and he had an amazing ability to find all the animals we dreamed to see, even during the transfer drive."

    
  • Day 2

    Full Day Serengeti Game Drive

    Your best wildlife viewing starts at dawn, around 6:00 AM, when predators are hunting. Focus on morning and late afternoon drives, with a break during the hot midday hours at your tented camp. Pack binoculars since animals can look small across the vast plains. At night, your luxury tented camp gives you a front-row seat to the sounds of wildlife.

    
  • Day 3

    Final Game Drive and Return to Arusha

    Take one last early morning drive to spot big cats hunting before starting your return trip after lunch. You'll reach Arusha in late afternoon or evening. If you're flying out, leave at least 3 hours between exiting the park and your flight check-in.

    

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