Serengeti & Ngorongoro Express in Tanzania: Serengeti, Ngorongoro

Mid-range

3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Express

The Serengeti & Ngorongoro Express is a 3-day private safari in Tanzania covering Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Prices start from $1,350 per person for two or more sharing, with mid-range lodges.

From

$1,350 pp

Length

3 days

Route

Serengeti › Ngorongoro

Stay

Mid-range lodges

Best time

Year-round

Your route, day by day

Follow the route across Tanzania.

Tanzania's two icons in three days, for travellers who want the Serengeti without a long itinerary.

Start: SerengetiReal map of Tanzania

1Day 1

Arusha to Serengeti

Long, scenic drive to the Serengeti with an evening game drive.

SerengetiArusha
2Day 2

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Morning game drive, then drive to the crater rim.

SerengetiNgorongoro
3Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Crater game drive and return to Arusha.

NgorongoroArusha

Know before you go

What you’ll find in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

2.33°S, 34.83°E

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania's most famous savanna: endless plains, kopjes that lions use as lookouts and the stage for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration.

Wildlife & sights: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, elephants, giraffes and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.
Best time: Year-round. Calving on the southern plains around Ndutu runs roughly January to March, the western corridor is active around May and June, and the north and Mara River are the focus from about July to October.
Guide tip: Where you sleep matters more than how long you stay: camps near the herds save hours of driving.

Explore Serengeti

3.17°S, 35.58°E

Ngorongoro Crater

A collapsed volcano about 19 km across whose floor holds grassland, a soda lake and forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife is easy to find.

Wildlife & sights: Black rhino (with luck), lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, flamingos and large bull elephants.
Best time: Year-round. Dry months from June to October give the clearest roads; the green season brings fewer vehicles and newborn animals.
Guide tip: Go down early. The crater is busiest mid-morning and animals are most active at first light.

Explore Ngorongoro

Highlights of this 3-day trip

A full day in the Serengeti
Crater floor game drive
Efficient, no wasted time

Your trip is planned by our Arusha-based team, who drive these roads every week. Dates, pace, lodges and extras can all be changed before you confirm, and your written quote lists every park fee and inclusion.

Starting price per person

$1,350

USD, two or more sharing, standard season. Final price depends on dates, group size and accommodation.

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Questions about this trip

How much does the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Express cost?

It starts from $1,350 per person for 3 days with two or more travellers sharing. The final price depends on your dates, group size and the accommodation you choose, and is confirmed in a written quote.

What is the best time to do the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Express?

Year-round. Year-round. Calving on the southern plains around Ndutu runs roughly January to March, the western corridor is active around May and June, and the north and Mara River are the focus from about July to October.

How many days do I need for Serengeti and Serengeti?

This itinerary uses 3 days, which is enough to cover 3 key places without rushing the longest drives. Extra nights can be added at any stop.

Is this trip private?

Yes. You travel in your own 4x4 with a dedicated guide, so you set the pace for photography and rest. Group-departure options are available on request.

What will I see in Serengeti?

Tanzania's most famous savanna: endless plains, kopjes that lions use as lookouts and the stage for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration. Look for: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, elephants, giraffes and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra.

What will I see in Serengeti?