Overview
Short on time but still want a true African safari experience? This 3-day journey takes you from Arusha to the scenic highlands of Karatu, into the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, and down into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Arusha or the airport. Enjoy scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley, rich wildlife encounters, and unforgettable game drives featuring the Big Five. A perfect short safari combining Tanzania’s top destinations in one seamless road adventure.
Tour Features
Mid Range
This midrange tour uses lodges and tented camps
Private Tour
This safari is arranged privately for your group.
Solo Travelers
Suitable for solo travelers.
Customizable
This itinerary can be customized.
Children Policy
Minimum age accepted is 1 and above.
Start Date
This safari can start on any day.
Highlights
Karatu
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Your Safari Map
Karatu
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Safari Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide from Kilimanjaro Travel, who will assist you with your luggage and provide a brief introduction to your safari journey. After a short briefing, you will begin a scenic drive to Karatu, passing through the stunning landscapes of northern Tanzania and along the breathtaking Great Rift Valley escarpment, offering beautiful photo opportunities along the way. Upon arrival in Karatu in the afternoon or evening, you will check in at your lodge, where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy a delicious dinner as you settle in and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.
Accommodation
Africa Safari Karatu
After an early breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, enjoying a scenic drive that passes through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with its sweeping highlands and wildlife-rich landscapes. As you descend into the endless plains, you will begin en-route game drives, gradually entering the world-famous Serengeti, home to an incredible abundance of wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and many more species roaming freely across the savannah. Upon arrival, continue with afternoon game viewing as you explore the park’s vast open plains and seasonal wildlife movements. Later in the evening, you will proceed to your lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti National Park for dinner and an overnight stay under the African sky.
Accommodation
Sidai African Safari camps and Lodges
After an early breakfast, you will depart from Serengeti National Park and begin a scenic drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying en-route game viewing along the way as you travel across beautiful African landscapes. Upon arrival, you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive within this world-famous caldera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible density of wildlife and stunning scenery. Inside the crater, you will have excellent chances to spot the Big Five, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and hippos, along with a variety of other wildlife species in their natural habitat. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending back to the rim and continuing your journey. Depending on your schedule, you will either be dropped off at a hotel in Arusha for overnight stay or transferred directly to the airport for your onward flight. That marking the end of your safari experience.
Tanzania
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