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3-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

📅3 Days / 2 Nights
🦁Private Safari
👥Private/custom group
💰$1,400
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🌍 Safari Overview
3 Days / 2 Nights
Duration
Private/custom group
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Best Season
Private Safari
Tour Style
Mid-Range Lodges & Tented Camps
Accommodation

This 3-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Arusha → Serengeti National Park, Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands (Karatu), Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha.

The itinerary is arranged as a private departure, allowing the guide to manage driving time and stops around the agreed route. The published schedule should be checked against the requested travel dates before confirmation.

Overnight stays use the lodge or camp level shown in the package details, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route. Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, Accommodation during safari, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner).

✨ Safari Highlights

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Serengeti game drives
Drive across the Serengeti plains with time set aside for wildlife viewing.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Private safari vehicle
Travel with a private guide and vehicle on the scheduled route.
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Route planning
The daily sequence identifies the next park, activity and overnight location.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Arusha → Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National ParkAccommodation: Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range Tented Camp - Central Serengeti)Meals: Lunch & DinnerDrinks: All
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  • After an early breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, your professional driver-guide will pick you up and begin your journey to Serengeti National Park. The drive takes approximately 7 hours, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the vast plains of the Serengeti. Along the way, you will begin your first game viewing experience, spotting wildlife across the open savannah. The Serengeti is world-famous for its endless plains, dramatic skies, and abundant wildlife. Expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and possibly predators such as lions and cheetahs. Arrive in the Central Serengeti (Seronera area) in the late afternoon and continue with a short game drive before heading to your camp for dinner and overnight. drinks (except spirits/liquor) 🌦️ Serengeti Travel Guide Category Details
🏕️Land of Nature Camp
🍽️Lunch & DinnerDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands (Karatu)
Serengeti National Park → KaratuAccommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)Meals: BreakfastLunch & DinnerDrinks: All
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  • Start your day early with a sunrise game drive across the Serengeti plains-one of the drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🏕️Farm of Dreams Lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Ngorongoro CraterAccommodation: None (End of Tour)Meals: Breakfast & LunchDrinks: All
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  • After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, descend into this spectacular volcanic caldera-often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater is home to an incredible density of wildlife, including the Big Five. During your game drive, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. After your safari, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport. drinks (except spirits/liquor) 🌦️ Ngorongoro Crater Travel Guide Category Details
🏕️No overnight — end of tour
🍽️Breakfast & LunchDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
Mid-Range Lodging: n/a* $1400 $1340 $1280 $1280 $1170

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

🏕️ Your Accommodations

Land of Nature Camp
Luxury Tented Camp

Land of Nature Camp

★★★☆☆
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lodge

Farm of Dreams Lodge

★★★☆☆
From Mid-range — $90–$160 per person / night

✅ What's Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • Accommodation during safari
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)

🌟 Experience Type

Tanzania Big Five Safari

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 3-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The planned route includes Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 3-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 3 days and 2 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 3-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Where do guests stay on 3-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 3-Day Private Lodge Safari: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & DinnerDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor); Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor); Breakfast & LunchDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor). Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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