Locally owned safari company · Pangani Street, Arusha

Mid-range safari · Joining group

3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro, Mid-Range Lodge (shared)

The 3-day Serengeti and crater route with lodge nights instead of tents, in a shared vehicle.

  • 3 days
  • Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
  • Park fees included

From$1,100per person, two travelling

Trip overview

Your safari at a glance

  • Length3 days · 2 nights
  • GroupJoining group
  • StayLodges and tented camps
  • Getting aroundPop-up-roof Land Cruiser
  • Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
  • Best monthsJul – Sep
  1. StartArusha
  2. Serengeti
  3. Ngorongoro Crater
  4. EndArusha

Where you go

Route map

Your route

  1. 1Start Arusha
  2. 2Serengeti
  3. 3Ngorongoro Crater
  4. 4End Arusha

Approximate route between stops.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day1Serengeti Day 1 · Ngorongoro Crater · SerengetiArusha to Serengeti National Park After breakfast, you will drive from Arusha to Serengeti which takes 8 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro conservationLunch, DinnerSerengeti Matawi Camp Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast, you will drive from Arusha to Serengeti which takes 8 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro conservation

    Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region

    Will briefly stop at the gate and viewpoint to look at the breath-taking view of the crater

    Duration: 20 minutes

    Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region

    Visit Maasai village, It is optional to visit and explore the culture of the great Maasai tribe known for chasing lions their kill and hunting lions to be considered a warrior, and drinking raw animal blood though these traditions are a thing of the past with the exception of drinking blood you can surely learn something

    Duration: 20-45 minutes

    This is an optional visit not included in the price

    And many clients opt against it

    Serengeti National Park

    Arrive in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti) to late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of wild animals lucky enough to see a predator hunting or on a kill, later heading to Seronera campsite

    Note: can still view animals from the camp mostly hyenas there is close protection from active rangers so no worries

    Note: we will book a lodge with the same standard according to the availability

    TonightSerengeti Matawi CampLunch, Dinner
  2. Day2Serengeti Day 2 · Ngorongoro Crater · SerengetiSerengeti to Ngorongoro After an early, breakfast will go on an early game drive seeing a lot of animals till afternoon where will head to camp for lunch and packing doing a…Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerNgorongoro Ang’ata Camp Read the full dayShow less

    After an early, breakfast will go on an early game drive seeing a lot of animals till afternoon where will head to camp for lunch and packing doing a game drive while we exit the Serengeti and head to Simba campsite (2hrs drive) near the rim of Ngorongoro crater

    Note; animals can be spotted on campsites

    TonightNgorongoro Ang’ata CampBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day3Ngorongoro Crater Day 3 · Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater to Arusha Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha RegionBreakfast, Lunch Read the full dayShow less

    Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region

    After an early breakfast will descend the crater on a journey to find the black rhino, rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater as most animals will be easier to spot from this park due to it being a floor crater

    After lunch will do a game drive ascend the crater to camp and pack for the trip back to Arusha town

    After the safari transfer to Arusha

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

Where you sleep

Properties used for this safari

Mid-range lodges and tented camps have en-suite rooms and are inside or close to the parks. Names are confirmed in your written itinerary.

What it costs

Safari pricing

Price per person in US dollars by number of people travelling together
Accommodation1 person2 people3–5 people6+ peopleBest valueQuote
Mid-range lodges$1,200$1,100$1,000$980Get quote
Luxury lodges$2,000$1,900$1,850$1,800Get quote
  • Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
  • Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
  • Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.

The fine print

What the price covers

Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • Accommodation during safari
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water

Not included

  • Tips for guides, cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )

In pictures

Photo gallery

Good to know

Questions about this safari

Is this safari private?

Check the Group label at the top of the page. Private means the vehicle and guide are only for your group. Shared means up to 6–7 guests in the vehicle.

Can we choose the lodges?

Yes. We suggest lodges for the season and your budget and name them in the written itinerary before you pay a deposit.

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Before you go

Clothing

  • Light layers in khaki, green or beige
  • A warm fleece for early drives and the crater rim
  • Long sleeves for the evenings
  • Sun hat

Footwear

  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Sandals for camp or the lodge

Gear

  • Binoculars, one pair each if you can
  • Camera with a spare battery and memory card
  • Soft bag rather than a hard suitcase
  • Power bank

Health

  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews

  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor
  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor
  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

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