3-Day Joining Group Safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
safari Duration
- 3 Days
- 2 Nights
Tour Type
- Budget Camping Safari
- From $ 780
Price per Person
Trip Overview
The Ultimate Budget-Friendly Safari Adventure Through Tanzania’s Greatest Wildlife Parks
If you dream of experiencing Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations without breaking the bank, Kiliclimb Africa Safaris presents the perfect solution: a 3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Joining Group Safari. Designed for travelers who want the full safari experience at an affordable price, this shared tour brings together adventurers from around the world in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof—perfect for photography and wildlife viewing.
This safari is widely known as one of the best short safaris in Tanzania, guiding you through the legendary plains of the Serengeti National Park and into the magical, world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These destinations are home to the Big Five, vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, powerful predators, and awe-inspiring landscapes that stretch to the horizon.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha → Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
Your adventure begins after breakfast when your driver-guide picks you up from Arusha. Enjoy the scenic 8-hour drive into the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness as you pass farmlands, Maasai settlements, and the vast highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Highlights Along the Way
Stop 1: Ngorongoro Crater Viewpoint
Stretch your legs at the crater viewpoint and witness one of the most breathtaking natural panoramas on Earth. The crater, often described as the “Garden of Eden,” is a sanctuary for thousands of animals.
Duration: ~20 minutes
Optional Stop: Maasai Boma Visit
(Additional cost, optional)
Discover the traditions of the Maasai—one of Africa’s most iconic tribes. Learn about their warrior culture, traditional dances, and pastoral lifestyle.
Duration: 20–45 minutes
Serengeti Game Drive – Welcome to Big Cat Territory
By late afternoon, you’ll enter the legendary Serengeti National Park, famous for its endless plains, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and of course—the greatest wildlife show on Earth, the Great Wildebeest Migration.
You’ll enjoy a sunset game drive across the Seronera Valley, the Serengeti’s wildlife-rich central region. This is the perfect time to spot predators hunting, grazing herds, and beautiful golden-hour scenery.
Overnight: Seronera Public Campsite
Expect to hear hyenas, zebras, and other wildlife in the distance—fully protected by park rangers.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Wake up with the sunrise and enjoy an early-morning game drive—the time when predators are most active. You may witness lions returning from a hunt, hyenas scavenging, or elephants crossing the plains while the sun paints the landscape gold.
Return to camp for brunch before slowly exiting the Serengeti, continuing your game drive toward the highlands of Ngorongoro.
Evening at Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Arrive at Simba Campsite, located along the crater rim. Temperatures here are cooler, and wildlife such as buffalo and zebras are commonly seen wandering near the campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater—one of the most spectacular wildlife habitats on Earth. Known as the “world’s largest intact caldera,” the crater is home to:
- The Big Five (including the rare black rhino)
- Huge groups of lions
- Hippos, elephants, buffalo, zebras
- Flamingos at Lake Magadi
- Hyenas, jackals, and more
Because the crater floor is compact and fertile, wildlife is easy to spot—making this one of the best game drive locations in the world.
After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you will ascend the crater walls and begin your return journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Book This Trip
- All national park entry fees & government taxes
- All meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- 3+ liters of bottled drinking water daily
- Professional driver-guide
- Private safari chef for camping trips
- Camping equipment (tent, sleeping mattress, sleeping bag)
- Custom 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Window seat for every traveler
- Electrical charging system & cooler box in the vehicle
- Filtered water available throughout the safari
- Tips for guide and cook
- International & domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Balloon safari in Serengeti – $480 per person
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal travel insurance
Budget Camping Prices
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
|
1 |
$ 780 |
|
2 |
$ 750 |
|
3 – 5 |
$ 700 |
|
6+ |
$ 680 |
Mid-Range Lodge Upgrade
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
|
1 |
$ 1200 |
|
2 – 3 |
$ 1100 |
|
4 – 5 |
$ 950 |
(Accommodation upgrade is optional.)
Let’ Begin Your Journey
At KiliClimb Africa Safaris, every journey is tailor-crafted. Whether you wish to add nights, elevate your lodge experience, or extend to Zanzibar—we’re here to shape your dream Tanzania escape.
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