3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Tour Safari — Central Serengeti, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania safari
budget safari3 days

3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Tour Safari

3 days / 2 nights Central Serengeti · Karatu · Ngorongoro Crater 4x4 Land Cruiser

Overview

A 3-day safari gives you the perfect chance to experience the thrill of Africa’s wildlife and breathtaking nature. With Serengeti Affinity Safaris, you’ll enjoy an authentic encounter with the Big five and spotting many other incredible animals up…

Safari price

Price per person, based on group size. Smaller groups pay a little more.

Group sizePrice per person
2 people$1,350
3 people$1,170
4 people$1,080
5 people$1,020
6 people$990
7 people$950

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Central Serengeti - Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp

Arusha – Central Serengeti: 5 hours

Today, we’ll pick you up from your lodge or airport and drive straight to the heart of the Central Serengeti, with our packed lunches. Once we arrive, get ready for your first thrilling game drive across the vast savannas, spotting wildebeest, zebras, antelopes, and if you’re lucky, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. In the afternoon enjoy your lunch in a suitable place inside the park, then we continue with game drives before we reach the camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Game drives Full board

Central Serengeti

The Central Serengeti is truly the heart of Africa’s wildlife. Here, the great migrating herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes sweep across the plains in a spectacular display, while lions, leopards, and cheetahs roam freely, playing their vital role in the circle of life. With golden grasslands stretching to the horizon and sunsets that take your breath away, every moment in the Serengeti feels like a memory you’ll treasure forever.

Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp

With an idyllic location in the middle of the wilderness, Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp rests in Central Serengeti, 30 min drive from Seronera airstrip. The camp is situated near the mighty Orangi river, which means wildlife walk through the camp frequently.

Day2

Central Serengeti - Kankari Lodge

Serengeti – Ngorongoro: 2 hours

Today you’ll wake up early for a magical morning game drive in the Central Serengeti, catching the sunrise and watching animals as they’re most active. After this unforgettable experience, we’ll drive to Karatu in the afternoon and take you to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight. It’s the perfect spot to relax, enjoy the view, and get ready for an early descent into the crater the next morning.

Game drives Full board

Central Serengeti

Serengeti is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Kankari Lodge

Kankari Lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town in the Ngorongoro Highlands. The lodge offers the perfect location for guests to explore the Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day3

Ngorongoro Crater - End of Itinerary

to Airport – For your international flight

After breakfast, you’ll descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a final, unforgettable game drive. Explore this natural wonder, often called Africa’s Garden of Eden, as you encounter a breathtaking variety of wildlife in one of the most scenic settings on earth. After your adventure, we’ll drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home or onward journey carrying memories of Africa that will stay with you forever.

Game drives Breakfast and Lunch

Ngorongoro Crater

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

What’s included

  • Transfers/Pick up/Drop off listed in the program
  • Professional English-Speaking safari guide
  • Transportation by 4x4 jeep Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Bottled Mineral water for safari
  • All Park fees, but for Single entry park fees expire 24 hours
  • All Activities listed in the program

Not included

  • International flights
  • VISA
  • All beverages at hotels/lodges/tented camps (Alcoholic beverages)
  • Laundry service
  • Tipping
  • All personal expenses
  • All what is not explicitly included in this program
  • Optional supplements
  • Hot Air Balloon ride
  • Walking safari

Best time to go

June July August September October

Make this trip yours

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