For travelers short on time who still want a genuine Serengeti experience, this 3-day safari spends the entire trip inside Serengeti National Park rather than splitting time across multiple parks. The Serengeti is the largest part of the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration but also rich in resident wildlife year-round, the Big Five (including black rhino, recently reintroduced to the park), strong predator density, and a wide range of birdlife.
Two full days inside the park gives meaningfully more game-driving time than a multi-park itinerary squeezed into the same number of days. If you'd like to add Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater to the same trip, our 4-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari covers all three parks in one extra day.
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A Group of 2 Persons – USD 1222 per person sharing (Double room or Twin room)
A Group of 4 Persons – USD 1012 per person sharing (2 Double rooms or Twin rooms)
A Group of 6 Persons – USD 957 per person sharing (3 Double rooms or Twin rooms)
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Departing Arusha in the morning, the drive crosses the Maasai Steppe and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, entering the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate. The afternoon is spent on game drives within the park before checking in at your camp for the night.
Distance: Approx. 5-6 hours driving, plus afternoon game drive
Activity: Drive to the Serengeti, afternoon game drive
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp inside the Serengeti
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
An optional sunrise game drive can be arranged with your guide the night before, the best window for predator activity. After breakfast at the lodge or camp, you'll head out with a packed lunch for a full day exploring the Serengeti's endless plains, the stage for the Annual Wildebeest Migration that sees millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move through the ecosystem in search of pasture and water. The park also holds strong numbers of resident wildlife and birdlife year-round.
Distance: Game drives within the park, distances vary by wildlife sightings
Activity: Full-day game drive in the Serengeti, optional sunrise game drive
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp inside the Serengeti (second night)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
An optional early morning game drive before breakfast, then checkout and the drive back to Arusha, retracing the route through the Ngorongoro Highlands and the Maasai Steppe.
Distance: Approx. 5-6 hours driving
Activity: Optional morning game drive, then drive back to Arusha
Accommodation: N/A, end of safari
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
No fitness requirement applies, this is a vehicle-based safari in a private 4x4, with no walking involved beyond getting in and out of the vehicle at picnic stops.
No sighting can be guaranteed, the migration moves through different parts of the Serengeti-Masai Mara ecosystem depending on the month, and your guide will track recent movements and position you as well as possible given the time of year. The Serengeti is rewarding wildlife viewing year-round even outside the migration's peak months in your specific area.
June to October is the dry season, with wildlife concentrated around water sources and generally the most reliable game viewing. January and February is the southern Serengeti calving season, with large predator concentrations as they follow the herds. The migration's exact location varies year to year and by month, ask us for current positioning when planning your dates.
The price covers a private 4x4 safari vehicle, professional English-speaking guide, all Serengeti National Park entry and conservation fees, accommodation as listed for 2 nights, and all meals as specified in the itinerary. International flights, Tanzania visa, travel insurance, alcoholic drinks, tips and personal expenses are not included. See the full "What's included" and "Not included" sections on this page for the complete breakdown.
Lion, leopard and cheetah are all realistic sightings given the Serengeti's strong predator density, and black rhino is possible following reintroduction to the park. Elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a wide range of antelope and birdlife are routine. Wildebeest and migration-related sightings depend on the season and where the herds currently are.
Yes, the relatively focused single-park structure makes for a simpler trip to plan around than a multi-park itinerary, with two full days of game viewing giving plenty of time to spot wildlife at a relaxed pace.
Most nationalities can obtain a Tanzania tourist visa online via the eTA system before travel, or on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport. The visa costs USD 50 for most nationalities and USD 100 for US citizens. Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical evacuation is recommended for all safari travelers, and we can arrange membership with the Flying Doctors Service on request.
SafariBando operates from Moshi with our own vehicles and team. If a vehicle has an issue, our Arusha operations base can dispatch a replacement. All vehicles carry a means of emergency communication, and lodges have radio or phone contact with the operations base. The Flying Doctors Service covers medical evacuation from the Serengeti, and we can arrange membership as part of your booking on request.
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