3-Day Private Midrange Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-in
From $2,400/person.
Fly directly from Arusha to the Serengeti and explore its vast plains on morning and afternoon game drives, tracking the Big Five, lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest.
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Overview
Experience the ultimate short safari in northern Tanzania with this private 3-day fly-in adventure, combining the wildlife-rich Serengeti plains with the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travelers who value efficiency, comfort, and personalized service, this itinerary allows you to maximize game viewing time while enjoying midrange lodges and tented camps. From spotting the Big Five to tracking predators and witnessing spectacular landscapes, this safari packs a full Tanzanian wildlife experience into just three days.
Itinerary In Details
Day 1: Arusha – Fly to Serengeti – Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast in Arusha, take a chartered flight to the Serengeti, avoiding long road transfers. Upon arrival, meet your private guide and embark on an afternoon game drive, exploring the vast plains and spotting lions, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest. Check in to your midrange lodge or tented camp, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight.
Meals: Lunch in Arusha (optional), Dinner at lodge
Accommodation: Midrange lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Day 2: Full-Day Serengeti Safari – Big Five Tracking
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti, focusing on tracking the Big Five and witnessing other wildlife. A picnic lunch in the bush allows for an authentic safari experience. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise can be arranged for an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Midrange lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Day 3: Serengeti – Fly to Ngorongoro Crater – Morning Game Drive – Return to Arusha
After breakfast, take a short flight to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, spotting rhinos, lions, buffalo, elephants, and hyenas in one of Africa’s most dramatic landscapes. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater, then fly back to Arusha, concluding your safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch, Light refreshments during flight
Accommodation: N/A (end of safari)
Price Include
Professional safari guide & driver
Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roof
Park entrance fees
Accommodation (lodge/camp)
Daily meals as indicated
Cultural village visit
Price Exclude
International flights
Travel insurance
Optional activities (hot air balloon, bush dinners)
Personal expenses and tips
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