Experience two of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations on this unforgettable 3-day safari starting and ending in Moshi or Arusha.
This classic Northern Circuit adventure combines the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti (1 Night) with the spectacular
Ngorongoro Crater (1 Night) for an incredible short safari packed with game viewing and stunning landscapes.
Your journey takes you into the heart of Serengeti National Park, famous for endless savannahs, abundant predators, and exceptional wildlife
encounters, before continuing to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife and one of
the best places to spot the Big Five.
This itinerary can be operated as Camping, Mid-Range, or Luxury Safari, though it is especially well suited for Mid-Range and Luxury accommodation,
allowing comfortable stays close to prime wildlife areas.
SStarts and ends in Moshi or Arusha
Explore Central Serengeti, home of big cats and endless plains
Visit the famous Seronera wildlife region
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater
Excellent opportunities to see the Big Five
Available as Camping, Mid-Range and Luxury safari
Ideal short Serengeti safari experience
Day 1: Moshi/Arusha – Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart from Moshi or Arusha and begin your scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands.
Arrive in the legendary Serengeti in time for a picnic lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in the wildlife-rich Seronera region, famous for year-round game viewing and large predator populations.
Look out for lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelopes and, if lucky, cheetahs hunting across the plains. You may also encounter the famous Serengeti kopjes where big cats often rest.
Dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge in Central Serengeti.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping / Mid-Range Lodge / Luxury Tented Camp
Day 2: Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti, the best time to witness predators in action and wildlife at its most active.
After breakfast, continue with a final game drive as you journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife viewing en route and a picnic lunch along the way.
Arrive in the Ngorongoro highlands in the afternoon, where sweeping views of the crater await. Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge or camp on the crater rim or nearby Karatu.
Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping / Mid-Range Lodge / Luxury Lodge
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Moshi/Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive on the crater floor.
Often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” the crater is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino. Its dense wildlife population offers one of the best safari experiences in Africa.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater and driving back to Moshi or Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
