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3 Days Serengeti National park

3-day Tanzania safari

Duration3 Days
DestinationTanzania
ExperiencePrivate Safari
TransportSafari Vehicle
ITINERARY INTRODUCTION

A carefully paced 3-day Tanzania journey

This 3-day Tanzania safari is a carefully paced journey from Arusha through Serengeti. It combines scenic transfers, rewarding game-viewing opportunities and time to look for Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, Cheetah. The route can be tailored around your travel dates, preferred lodge style and pace.

Private · Tailor-made3 Days
Safari Highlights

What makes this journey special

Parks & Places

1 key safari area

Serengeti

Wildlife

Signature sightings

Lion · Elephant · Leopard · Buffalo · Cheetah

Journey

Arusha to Serengeti

Arusha → Serengeti

Duration

3-day private safari

A day-by-day itinerary with flexible pacing and tailored accommodation options.

Day by Day

Your safari itinerary

Follow the journey from the first departure to the final safari day.

1
DAY 1

Arusha to Serengeti After breakfast you will drive to Serengati National Park. Its 335km drive from Arusha town. It’s a world heritage site, the 7th worldwide wonder and the oldest national park. Its well known for its annual wildebeests of more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle that migrate in the months of May, June, July, October, November and December. After arrival you will go for a walking safari. Dinner and overnight at the lodge of your choice.

2
DAY 2

Full day game viewing Serengeti Early morning game drive to see also nocturnal animals returning from hunting and lions awaking in the dawn During the game drive you might spot buffalos, elephant, giraffe, eland, topi, kongoni, impala, Zebras, lion, Solitary leopards near Seronera River, cheetahs, hyena, aardwolf , serval cat, Gaudy agama lizards and rock hyraxes, Black Rhinoceros , waterbuck, baboon, African wild dog and kongonis. Apart from the animals you might spot various birds which include the ostrich, bizarre secretary, black eagles, and acacia woodland secretary bird, Kori bustard, crowned crane, marabou stork, martial eagle, and lovebirds. Return to the lodge for lunch and in the evening you can relax at the lodge.

3
DAY 3

Serengeti to Arusha-Departure You will have breakfast and then drive to Arusha, have lunch on arrival and later drive to the airport for your departure flight.

What’s Included

  • All Park Entry Fees
  • Accomodation
  • Assistance at the airport
  • All meals
  • Professional English Speaking safari Guide/Driver
  • Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles or escorted walking etc on shared basis
  • Airport pickups on arrival and transfer back on departure
  • Government taxes
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Extensive Game drives

What’s Excluded

  • Visas
  • Airport taxes (Clients pay direct)
  • Driver/Guide gratuities
  • Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance
  • Telephone bill, laundry and items of a personal nature
PLACES YOU'LL EXPLORE

Safari parks & destinations

The route combines these parks and places, with the exact sequence shown in your day-by-day itinerary.

Serengeti
WHERE YOU CAN STAY

Lodges & camps along this safari

Accommodation is grouped by the parks on this itinerary. Final selection can be tailored to your budget, availability and preferred comfort level.

STAYS AROUND

Serengeti

4 accommodation options
  • Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Seronera Wildlife Lodge
  • Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
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WILDLIFE HIGHLIGHTS

Top animals to look out for

Sightings are always wild and seasonal, but these are among the signature species associated with this route.

LionElephantLeopardBuffaloCheetahGiraffeZebraWildebeestOstrichGazelleWaterbuckHyena
WHEN TO GO

Best time to experience this safari

June to October is popular for dry-season wildlife viewing, while January to March can also offer rewarding game viewing. Exact conditions vary by park and year.

Safari Route

Park-to-park journey map

The dashed line gives a visual overview of the safari sequence; actual roads and transfers may vary.

ArushaSerengeti
DESIGNED AROUND YOU

Tailor your safari

Change the route, travel pace, lodge style, activities or number of nights. We can shape this itinerary around your interests and travel dates.

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