Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park

Morning

• Depart Arusha after an early breakfast (around 07:00).

• Drive through the Rift Valley highlands toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

• Brief stop at a viewpoint for stunning crater rim scenery.

Game Drive

• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”

• Enjoy a full morning game drive on the crater floor—home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, wildebeest, zebras, and a wealth of birdlife.

Lunch

• Picnic lunch at the hippo pool site.

Afternoon

• More game drives across the crater floor, with chances to spot predators in action.

• Late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive onward to the Serengeti via the Ndutu/Naabi Hill Gate route.

Evening

• Arrive in Serengeti (central region/Seronera).

• Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.

Early Morning

• Wake up early for a sunrise game drive—best time to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Game Drive

• Explore the vast Serengeti plains, famous for the Great Migration (depending on season).

• Witness herds of wildebeest and zebras, giraffes, elephants, and large prides of lions.

Lunch

• Picnic lunch in the park or return to camp for hot lunch.

Afternoon

• Continue with game drives in different Serengeti regions (Seronera Valley, Maasai Kopjes, or migration hotspots).

Evening

• Sunset views across the golden plains.

• Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

Early Morning

• Optional sunrise game drive for final sightings of wildlife.

• Breakfast at camp.

Return Journey

• Begin drive back toward Arusha.

• Stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional) to learn about the cradle of humankind.

• Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands and Rift Valley.

Afternoon

• Picnic lunch en route.

Evening

• Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon, marking the end of your 3-day sa