3 Days to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Overview

Experience the legendary Serengeti on this immersive 3-day safari. Home to the Great Migration, abundant big cats, and the vast, iconic savannah, the Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewing on earth.

Perfect for those seeking a short yet powerful safari, this tour begins and ends in Arusha and includes two nights in the heart of the Serengeti, allowing time to witness wildlife in action and enjoy the park’s vast landscapes without feeling rushed.

Included/Exclude

  • All park and conservation fees
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Serengeti
  • Meals as outlined in itinerary
  • Bottled water during safari
  • Government taxes and crater transit fees
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
  • International/domestic flights
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal snacks
  • Optional visit to Maasai village or Olduvai Gorge
  • Travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature

Tour Plan

06:30 AM – Depart from Arusha
Begin your journey with an early drive through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti. Enjoy changing scenery from farmland to open plains.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch En Route
Stop at a designated area near Ngorongoro or Naabi Hill Gate to enjoy lunch with a view.

02:00 PM – Enter Serengeti National Park & Game Drive
Arrive at the Serengeti and begin your first afternoon game drive across its seemingly endless plains. Keep an eye out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and more.

06:00 PM – Arrive at Camp/Lodge
Settle in at your accommodation inside the park. Enjoy a warm meal and the peaceful sounds of nature under the stars.

Overnight: Mid-range lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti (e.g., Serengeti Heritage Camp or similar)
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

07:00 AM – Breakfast at Camp
Fuel up for a full day of exploration.

08:00 AM – Full-Day Safari in Serengeti
Explore deeper into the Serengeti with your guide. Depending on the season and wildlife movement, you may head toward the central Seronera Valley or follow the migration (if traveling during migration months). Expect to see big cats, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and hundreds of species of birds.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch in the Bush
Enjoy a picnic at a scenic stop in the park.

01:30 PM – Continue Game Viewing
Spend the afternoon tracking predators or watching large herds graze. Your guide will customize the route based on your interests and wildlife activity.

06:00 PM – Return to Camp
Relax, freshen up, and enjoy dinner and a night around the campfire (if staying in a tented camp).

Overnight: Same lodge or camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

06:30 AM – Early Breakfast and Morning Game Drive
Catch early morning wildlife when predators are most active. Optional sunrise drive available if requested.

09:00 AM – Begin Drive Back to Arusha
Enjoy game viewing en route as you exit Serengeti and pass back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch on the Way
Stop along the route for lunch with views of the highlands or crater rim.

04:30–06:00 PM – Return to Arusha
Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

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50

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