3-Day Serengeti Trail – The Big 5 Safari | Budget Camping
- 3 Days 2 Nights
Serengeti Trail – The Big 5 Safari | Budget Camping
Experience the best of Tanzania’s legendary wildlife destinations on this 3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari. Designed for travelers who want to explore the world-famous Serengeti and spectacular Ngorongoro Crater but have limited time, this safari combines incredible landscapes, unforgettable game drives, and excellent opportunities to see Africa’s iconic wildlife.
The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest and most famous national park and is renowned worldwide for its vast golden plains, abundant wildlife, and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Depending on the season, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains in search of fresh grazing and water.
Your safari also includes a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. The crater’s unique ecosystem supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, making it one of the best places in Tanzania to look for the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros.
Throughout your safari, you will be accompanied by an experienced professional safari guide who will share fascinating insights into the animals, landscapes, and ecosystems you encounter.
At a Glance
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Safari Style: Private Budget Camping Safari
- Starting Point: Arusha
- Ending Point: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Accommodation: Camping in Central Serengeti
- Departure: Available any day
- Safari Type: Private and exclusive
- Vehicle Capacity: Maximum 6 clients per vehicle
- Customization: The itinerary can be customized according to your interests, schedule, and budget
- Children: Not recommended for children under 10 years old. Discounts are available for children aged 10–15, with additional family discounts where applicable.
Safari Highlights
- Explore the endless plains of the world-famous Serengeti National Park
- Enjoy game drives in Central Serengeti
- Search for Africa’s Big Five
- Experience the spectacular landscapes of the Serengeti
- Visit the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater
- Enjoy two nights in Central Serengeti in the Seronera area
- Experience the romance of camping in the heart of the African bush
- Travel with an experienced professional safari guide
- Private safari with flexible departure dates
Serengeti Trail – The Big 5 Safari | Budget Camping
1 Pax
$2155
2 Pax
$1460
3 Pax
$1380
4-6 Pax
$1280
Optional Safari Activities
Enhance your safari with additional experiences:
- Maasai Village Visit – USD 40 per vehicle
- Olduvai Gorge Visit – USD 40 per person
- Serengeti Balloon Safari – USD 590 per person
Included
- Pick-up & drop-off from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Zanzibar Airport
- 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All National Park fees
- Safari lodge accommodations
- Three meals per day on safari
- Bottled drinking water throughout
- Medical kit & binoculars (1 pair per jeep)
- Domestic return flights (Zanzibar–Serengeti–Zanzibar)
- All activities listed in the itinerary
Excluded
- International flights
- Personal spending money & souvenirs
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Travel insurance & visa fees
- Optional activities
- Extra accommodation before/after safari (unless specified)
- Tips & gratuities (recommended $20/day per guide)
Day-by-Day Itinerery
Day 1
Arusha to Central Serengeti – Game Drive
Distance: Approximately 350 km / 217 miles
Driving Time: Approximately 6–7 hours
After an early breakfast at your hotel or lodge in Arusha, your experienced safari driver-guide will meet you at approximately 6:30 AM and begin your journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park.
Along the way, you will have the opportunity to stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the spectacular Ngorongoro landscape before continuing towards the Serengeti.
As you approach the Serengeti, the landscape gradually changes into vast open plains stretching as far as the eye can see. You will have a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate/Kopjes, an area known for its spectacular scenery and wildlife.
After lunch, your first Serengeti game drive begins. Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, impalas, Thomson’s gazelles, Grant’s gazelles, dik-diks, and many other species.
The Serengeti is particularly famous for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, when enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grass and water.
In the late afternoon, you will continue towards the Seronera area of Central Serengeti, where you will spend the night.
Accommodation: Nyani Public Campsite
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
After breakfast, prepare for a full day of exploring the magnificent Central Serengeti.
The Serengeti is widely regarded as one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. Its seemingly endless savannah plains are dotted with acacia trees, rocky kopjes, and seasonal water sources, creating an ideal habitat for an extraordinary variety of wildlife.
During your game drive, you will have excellent opportunities to observe large herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and other herbivores. The area is also home to some of Africa’s most famous predators.
Watch for prides of lions resting beneath trees or stalking their prey, elusive leopards resting in acacia branches, and cheetahs scanning the open plains for their next opportunity. Elephants and giraffes can also frequently be seen moving across the savannah.
Your experienced guide will help you understand the behavior of the animals and the fascinating relationship between predators, prey, and the Serengeti ecosystem.
As the day comes to an end, you will return to your campsite in the Seronera area for dinner and another night beneath the African sky.
Accommodation: Nyani Public Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Distance: Approximately 350 km / 217 miles to Arusha
Driving Time: Approximately 6–7 hours, excluding the crater game drive
After an early breakfast, you will leave the Serengeti and begin your journey towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Upon arrival, your safari vehicle will descend into the crater, where you will enjoy an exciting game drive across the crater floor. The early hours offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing as many animals are active before the heat of the day.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania’s most remarkable natural wonders. Its enclosed ecosystem supports a high concentration of wildlife, giving you an excellent chance of encountering several of Africa’s most iconic species.
During your game drive, look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and the endangered black rhinoceros. With favorable conditions and some luck, you may have the opportunity to see all members of the Big Five in the Ngorongoro ecosystem.
You will stop for a picnic lunch near the Ngoitoktok/Hippo Pool, where you can enjoy your meal while taking in the beautiful surroundings and watching hippos and birds around the water.
After lunch, you will ascend from the crater and begin the journey back to Arusha.
You are expected to arrive in Arusha at approximately 6:00 PM, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or, if arranged, at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
With unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes, you will say goodbye to your safari crew.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Accommodation: Not included on the final night
Dinner: Not included
Why Book With Kilele Climb Tours?
- We are the true experts when it comes to Tanzania
- 100% Responsible Tourism Practices
- Private, Tailor Made Safari Experiences
- 24/7 On-Safari Support
- Highly experienced,Professional Guides
- Honesty, Integrity & Highest Travel Ethics
- Great Value for Money
- Premium SafariJeeps for Ultimate Comfort
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Why Book With Kilele Climb Tours?
- We are the true experts when it comes to Tanzania
- 100% Responsible Tourism Practices
- Private, Tailor Made Safari Experiences
- 24/7 On-Safari Support
- Highly experienced,Professional Guides
- Honesty, Integrity & Highest Travel Ethics
- Great Value for Money
- Premium SafariJeeps for Ultimate Comfort