3 days Serengeti National Park: Embark on a breathtaking 3-day adventure to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries. Known for its vast open plains and unmatched wildlife diversity, the Serengeti is the heart of Tanzania’s protected areas, covering over 5,700 square miles and home to the legendary Great Migration. The word Serengeti comes from the Maasai term “Siringet”, meaning “endless plains,” and this safari offers you a chance to witness the richness of this ecosystem up close.
Safari Highlight
Transfer to the Serengeti National Park.
Full day game drive/hot air balloon ride with afternoon game drive
Morning game drive
Transfer back to Arusha
Safari Details
Day 1: Pick up from Arusha and Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Your driver-guide will meet you early in the morning at your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing about the safari, you will set off on a scenic 325 km journey to Serengeti National Park, located in northern Tanzania. You will enter the park through the Naabi Hill Gate, where you can stretch, take photos, and enjoy views over the park’s expansive grasslands.
Lunch will be enjoyed en route or upon arrival at your lodge. As you continue toward your accommodation, you will enjoy a mini game drive, spotting wildlife along the way. Look out for zebras, giraffes, elephants, wildebeests, baboons, and even lions. If you’re a birding enthusiast, keep an eye out for ostriches and other bird species unique to the region.
Dinner and Overnight: At a reserved lodge
Day 2: Full day wildlife Game Drive/Hot air balloon experience and afternoon game drive.
On your day 2 of the Tanzania safari after breakfast you will have an option of going for a hot air balloon experience (additional cost) with an afternoon game drive or a full day game drive.
Full day wildlife Game Drive: After breakfast, set off on a full-day Tanzania wildlife safari across the Serengeti plains with a packed lunch. This full-day experience allows you to explore deeper parts of the park and increases your chances of spotting a wide variety of animals. Expect to see large herds of wildebeest and zebra, big cats such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other fascinating species like elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, jackals, mongooses, hyenas, and many more.
The Serengeti is also a birding paradise with over 500 bird species, including the ostrich, black eagles, and secretary birds. During the Great Migration (seasonal), witness over 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles joining millions of wildebeests in their quest for fresh pastures. You will stop for a picnic lunch in the heart of the park and continue the drive into the late afternoon.
Hot air balloon experience and afternoon game: Begin the day early with a transfer to the balloon launch site. After a pre-flight briefing, ascend into the sky and float over the Serengeti at sunrise. The hot air balloon safari offers a once-in-a-lifetime aerial view of the park’s wildlife and landscapes. After landing, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast before returning to your lodge for rest. Later in the afternoon, embark on a classic game drive for more wildlife viewing before returning to your lodge in the evening.
Day 3: Morning Game Drive – Departure to Arusha
After breakfast, head out for a morning game drive, which offers a unique opportunity to see nocturnal predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas as they return from their nightly hunts. This time of day is also ideal for spotting early-rising herbivores and enjoying the cool, golden morning light. After the game drive, return to your lodge for an early lunch and check out. Your driver will then begin the return journey to Arusha. Along the way, enjoy Tanzania’s picturesque countryside and scenic vistas. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be dropped off at your hotel or at Arusha Airport for your departure flight.
End of the 3 Days Serengeti National Park Trip.
Safari include;
Pick up and drop off in a 4WD safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver guide
Full board accommodation
Bottled water
Vehicle and fuel during the safari
Safari excludes;
Air flight tickets
Visas
Optional activities not included in the itinerary
Tips for the guide
Life insurance
Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, cigarettes, laundry, among others
