3 Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Adventure Budget Safari

Your adventure begins early in the morning as you depart from Arusha and embark on a scenic drive towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where breathtaking landscapes and occasional wildlife sightings set the tone for the journey ahead.

Upon reaching Serengeti, you’ll enjoy an en-route game drive as you make your way to the heart of the park, spotting diverse wildlife such as elephants, zebras, and possibly the elusive big cats. After an exhilarating afternoon exploring the vast savannah, you’ll head to a budget campsite or tented lodge for a well-deserved rest under the starlit African sky.

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ikoma Safari Camp

Rise early for a full day of game viewing in the legendary Serengeti, home to Africa’s most spectacular wildlife. With your expert guide, you’ll explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, from open plains to riverine forests, seeking out the famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.

Depending on the season, you may also witness the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. The adventure continues throughout the day, with a picnic lunch enjoyed in the wild before resuming the search for predators, grazing herbivores, and a variety of bird species. As the sun sets over the golden savannah, you’ll return to your campsite or lodge for another night in the Serengeti, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ikoma Safari Camp

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart Serengeti and journey to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s best wildlife-viewing destinations. Descending into the crater, you’ll find yourself in a natural wildlife haven, home to an astonishing concentration of animals, including rhinos, lions, cheetahs, and hippos.

The lush landscapes and soda lakes provide a picturesque setting for your final game drive, offering incredible photographic opportunities. After an unforgettable morning exploring the crater floor, you’ll ascend back to the rim and begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon, marking the end of an incredible budget safari experience.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: no accommodation