3 Day Tanzania Safari Mwanza Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
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A perfect 3-day short getaway from the town of Mwanza to two of the best Tanzania’s northern safari destinations – Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater hosting Africa’s Big Five and an abundance of other wildlife.
The tour begins from Mwanza, Tanzania’s second-largest city, set on Lake Victoria’s shore. Serengeti National Park Ndabaki Gate is about 140 kilometers northeast of Mwanza along the Mwanza – Musoma road and gives direct access to the Western Corridor (driving time is 3 hours).
Our Serengeti game drive begins from the Serengeti Ndabaki Gate and takes us to Seronera which is central Serengeti taking about 3 hours. The western corridor of the Serengeti landscape is more wooded and it is common to see giraffe, elephants, zebra, impala, topi, ostrich, hippo, waterbuck, and many smaller animals.
The central Serengeti is a large plain and full of tall grass. Here we find big cats such as lions, leopards, cheetah, and other animals such as hyena, wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, giraffe, eland, kongoni, impala, and other antelope. If the time is right, the wildebeest migration is incredible to see.
We have a picnic lunch in the Serengeti Park and make our way to our overnight lodge/ camp, game viewing en-route. Serengeti accommodation options include Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Mbalageti Serengeti, One Nature Hotel Nyaruswiga Serengeti and Serengeti Safari Lodge.
On day two we depart from Serengeti National Park and drive to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, explore the endless plains of the Serengeti where the wildebeest migration originates. Have a brief stop at either Olduvai Gorge or Masai village (optional).
Upon arrival at the Ngorongoro Carter, we descend the steep crater walls to explore this diverse wilderness area teeming with Africa’s wildlife. Ngorongoro, part of the Serengeti ecosystem, is a massive caldera spanning an impressive 18 km in diameter with walls as high as 600m.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the densest mammalian population in Africa, with around 25,000 large animals. The diverse habitats found on the fertile crater floor support a variety of wildlife, including elephants, monkeys, hyenas, jackal, and herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and other antelope species.
The Ngorongoro Crater hosts the Big Five of Africa, boasting one of the highest concentrations of lions in the world. Almost all of the wild animal species found on the savannahs of East Africa inhabit this compact crater.
We stop for a picnic lunch in the crater and after our thrilling wildlife experience, we head to our camp/ lodge perched on the crater’s edge, offering sweeping views over the crater and surrounding landscapes.
Accommodation options include Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, and Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp.
On day 3 we begin the drive back to Mwanza or to Arusha with game viewing en route. We have a picnic lunch along the way and arrive early evening where the safari comes to a close.
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Mwanza Town – Drive to Serengeti National Park
Day 2: Serengeti – Drive to The Ngorongoro Crater
Day 3: The Ngorongoro Crater – Drive to Mwanza/ Arusha
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Mwanza – Drive to the Serengeti National Park
0800 Hours: Leave Mwanza City after breakfast and drive to the Serengeti National park.
1000 Hours: We arrive at the Ndabaka Serengeti gate in the western corridor. Proceed on a game drive as we head to the central circuit of the Serengeti called Seronera.
With more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra, the Serengeti has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa.
The predator viewing here is exceptional with approximately 3000 – 4,000 lion and huge numbers of cheetah, leopard, and hyena.
1300 Hours: We enjoy our packed lunch boxes at one of the picnic sites.
1400 Hours: The afternoon is spent on a game drive where we are likely to see topi, eland, hartebeest, buffalo, elephant, caracal, serval, bat-eared fox, hyrax, hippo, and genet.
Other animals include hares, porcupine, aardvark, giraffe, jackal, mongoose, crocodile, monitor lizard, aardwolf, many kinds of primates including baboons, vervet and colobus monkeys, and over 500 species of bird.
1800 Hours: We arrive at our Accommodations
Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Grumeti Tented Camp, Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp, Asanja Africa Luxury Tented Camp
Mid Range Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Fort Ikoma bushcamp, Lobo Wildlife Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Seronera Campsite, Lobo Campsite, Ndabaka Campsite, Ikoma Campsite
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Serengeti National Park – Drive to The Ngorongoro Crater
0800 Hours: After breakfast depart in your 4×4 safari vehicle towards the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater. You may stop at Olduvai Gorge or visit the Maasai village learn their culture, history and enjoy a traditional dancing performance.
1200 Hours: Upon arrival at the Ngorongoro Carter, we descend the steep crater walls to explore this diverse wilderness area teeming with Africa’s wildlife. Ngorongoro, part of the Serengeti ecosystem, is a massive caldera spanning an impressive 18 km in diameter with walls as high as 600m.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the densest mammalian population in Africa, with around 25,000 large animals. The diverse habitats found on the fertile crater floor support a variety of wildlife, including elephants, monkeys, hyenas, jackal, and herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and other antelope species.
The Ngorongoro Crater hosts the Big Five of Africa, boasting one of the highest concentrations of lions in the world. Almost all of the wild animal species found on the savannahs of East Africa inhabit this compact crater.
1300 Hours: We stop for a picnic lunch in the crater.
1700 Hours: After our thrilling wildlife experience, we head to our camp/ lodge perched on the crater’s edge, offering sweeping views over the crater and surrounding landscapes.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, The Manor at Ngorongoro
Mid-Range Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Flamingo Safari Lodge, Highview Hotel
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: The Ngorongoro Crater – Drive to Mwanza/ Arusha
0700 Hours: Enjoy early morning breakfast at the lodge.
0800 Hours: Begin the drive to Mwanza/ Arusha, viewing the game en-route. Picnic lunch along the way.
3 Day Tanzania Safari Mwanza Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Prices
3 Day Tanzania Safari Mwanza Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Rates Includes:
Mineral water during tour + All meals included while on safari + Professional experienced driver-guide + All applicable Game Park entrance fees + Guaranteed window seating with an open-top + Extensive Game drives in 4×4 Safari vehicles + Accommodations of your choice in the Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater & Return road transport from Mwanza to the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater and back to Mwanza or to Arusha
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 2 to 12 Years |
| 1st January 2024 | 31st December 2024 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
3-Day Tanzania Safari Mwanza Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Rates Do Not Include:
* International Airfare
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Accommodations in Mwanza, Tanzania
* Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
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