3-Day Savannah Explorer - Big Five Africa Comfort Safari
Overview
Tour Overview
Tanzania Safari: Begin and end your journey in Zanzibar, flying directly to the Serengeti. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, and
Day by Day
Itinerary
Flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
Day 1Flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park Flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park Early in the morning, at 6:00 AM (pick-up time varies by your hotel’s location in Zanzibar), our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your 8:00 AM flight to Central Serengeti (Seronera Airstrip). Upon arrival at 10:40 AM, you’ll meet your driver-guide and begin your thrilling game drive. The Central Serengeti is famous for its abundant wildlife, especially the Big Five. It hosts one of Africa’s largest lion populations—over 3,000—while elusive African leopards are often spotted here. The area is also home to around 1,000 African elephants, making wildlife sightings exceptional. Enjoy a packed lunch at a picnic site inside the park every afternoon. Dinner is served at the lodge or tented camp from 7:00 to 9:30 PM, allowing you to relax after a day of adventure. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Safari View Luxury Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP +4 Photos +3 Pho
Ngorongoro Crater (Rhinos & Flamingos)
Day 2Ngorongoro Crater (Rhinos & Flamingos) Ngorongoro Crater (Rhinos & Flamingos) Rise early for breakfast before departing for a game drive transfer to Ngorongoro Crater. The drive takes about 2 hours, with stops along the way to spot wildlife. Ngorongoro’s main attraction is its vast volcanic crater—the world’s largest unflooded, unbroken caldera. It measures about 20 km across, 600 meters deep, and covers 300 sq km. Explore Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake famous for black rhinos, flamingos, hippos, and various water birds. Enjoy a full-day game drive inside the crater. The drive ends at 4:00 PM, then you’ll head to your lodge located about 45 minutes from the Ngorongoro gate for dinner and overnight stay. Arrive early to relax and enjoy lodge facilities like the swimming pool. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Foresight Eco Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater +26 Photos +25 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Game Drive in Tarangire National Park and Flight Back to Zanzibar
Day 3Game Drive in Tarangire National Park and Flight Back to Zanzibar Game Drive in Tarangire National Park and Flight Back to Zanzibar Rise and shine with a delicious breakfast at 7:00 AM, as today marks the end of your safari. You will depart for Tarangire National Park for a game drive lasting until the afternoon. Tarangire is famous for its biodiversity, including large herds of elephants. The park features diverse landscapes—from seasonal swamps to savannah—with the Tarangire River flowing through. You may spot lions stalking prey or leopards resting in the trees. After lunch, served at a picnic site inside the park, you’ll drive to Arusha Airport for your 4:30 PM flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport at 5:45 PM, our driver will transfer you to your hotel, marking the end of our services. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
Verified Reviews
We took a two-day safari after a Kilimanjaro trek and couldn’t have been more satisfied. The price was competitive and communication and service throughout the booking process was perfect. The lodging and food was incredible. Finally our...
Great organisation, planes, 4x4, driver and guide, room for te night-club, dîner and breakfast. Very nice expérience, Many animals at Seregenti Park. Thanks a lot ! Corinne ( France)
We had a great three day safari with Professional in Serengeti, Ndutu and Ngorongoro. Everything worked well and we got what was promised in our quote. Our guide Arnold was knowledgeable with fluent English and good humour.
We had two amazing days covered Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5. Our guide Deo is knowledgeable about the different animals. Professionals Safari provided us our tailored trip. We flew from Zanzibar and arrived back at Dar Es...
Mike was a fantastic guide. We did a private tour as my wife is pregnant and we were unsure how the bumpy roads/nausea would go but Mike handled everything very well. Octavian was extremely professional and quick to respond when planning...
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