3 Days Tarangire and Serengeti Safari: See the Great Wildebeest migration & Big 5 in Tanzania

This 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari expedition gives you a chance to unwrap the ravishing wildlife patterns in Tanzania National Parks. In addition, this Africa safari tours for the big 5 and animal migration in Africa and big 5 safari can’t just be found anywhere. In this 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari holidays in Tanzania, you are promised to see  the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti . Also, you will encounter the big 5 safari animals in Tanzania during these 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari holidays. Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park destinations are havens that provide better conditions for the better welfare of the wild animals. Tarangire np is popularly known for its large herds of Elephants. Serengeti National Park is commonly known for the seasonal great migration Tanzania tour experience in Africa.

The wild animals are not the only thing you get to explore in this 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari. You will also get to discover the exclusive culture of the Maasai people in this 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari. These Maasai people known for their warrior-like nature and their gift in making art crafts locally.

How far is it from Tarangire to Serengeti & Best time to Visit

Tarangire National Park lies about 140 km (approx. 4 hours) southwest of Arusha while Serengeti National Park is located about 325 km (6–7 hours) northwest of Tarangire np. Both parks are within Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. The distance from Tarangire to Serengeti varies depending on the location of Serengeti. It is 300km on road from Tarangire to Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area the trip takes about 6 to 7hours.

The best time to visit Serengeti and Tarangire will be between June to August for this 3 days Tanzania safari. Additionally, this is because its most likely to be the dry season in both Serengeti and Tarangire. In addition, the dry season is the best time to see the great migration in Africa. Also, at this time of the year the scenic views are awe-inspiring for extra-ordinary photographic and the high opportunities for wildlife viewing are in this season. These 3 days Serengeti and Tarangire safari holidays begin from Tarangire to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Also this 3 days Tanzania safari holidays are available for budget and luxury travellers to Africa who would want private or group tours.

Total Nights: 2 Nights (1 night in Tarangire np, 1 in Serengeti np)

Safety Guidelines for your 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari

  • Visitors should not agitate the wild animal’s behaviors in Tarangire and Serengeti Tanzania National Parks. Do not try to feed them, touch them or make unnecessary noises that can scare away the wild animals.
  • You should not degrade the environment by unnecessary waste dumping. Also, this is because some of these non-biodegradable products can cause harm like choking to the wild animals.
  • Our Tanzania safari guides usually provide instructions during the briefing and also during the game drives. Tarangire and Serengeti visitors are highly encouraged to abide by them.
  • The Tarangire and Serengeti National Park visitors are supposed to observe paramount respect for the culture of those habitats.

Join our luxury or budget  3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari in Tanzania. Below is a map for directions by road from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Tarangire National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area then to Serengeti National Park Tanzania.

3 days Tarangire and Serengeti Safari Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Explore Tarangire National Park in Tanzania – See elephants, baobab trees, and big cats.

Day 2: Drive to Serengeti National Park – scenic transfer with evening Tanzania safari game drive.

Day 3: Serengeti safari tour with a focus on the Great Wildebeest Migration in Tanzania and predator sightings.

3 days Tarangire to Serengeti safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions for your 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti Safari Holidays

  1. Serengeti luxury lodge/hotel accommodation
  2. Full board meal plan (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  3. Optional hot air balloon Serengeti safari
  4. Airport transfers in Tanzania
  5. Government levies and taxes
  6. Guide fees and park entrance fees (300$-450$)
  7. Transportation during the 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari tour expedition

Exclusions for your 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti Safari Holidays

  1. Medical and travel insurance
  2. Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, beverages and more)
  3. Optional excursions to Masaai cultural villages
  4. Any other activity not listed in this 3 days Serengeti and Tarangire itinerary
  5. Activities before and after the 3 days Serengeti and Tarangire Tanzania safari.
  6. International flight.
  7. Travel insurance.

3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and Wildlife Safari in Tarangire National Park

You will be received from Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha city by our Tanzania safari guide from Serengeti Masai Mara. This will mark the beginning of your 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari. If you prefer reaching a day before and rest from a hotel in Arusha, you will then be picked from your hotel in the morning. The transfer from Arusha to Tarangire is about 4 hours and some kilometers. Next, you will be transferred to Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. Access the gates of Tarangire National Park. Then wait as your Tanzania safari guide clears the Tarangire National park entrance fees.

Also, observe wild animals like the warthogs trotting and rooting the ground in search of what to eat while they use their snouts. You will then board your 4×4 Tanzania vehicles again and then drive through the sandy trails. You will see large herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. Elephants are part of the big five safari Tanzania animals. They will be seen in the grasslands grazing on the green thin pastures of Tarangire np.

Reach your Tarangire safari lodge and then you will be well received by the staff. Then you will be transferred to your Tarangire safari lodge room. After surveying your room, you will head to the dining area of your safari camp. Lastly, have a splendid evening meal and then rest.

Meal Plan: Luch and dinner

Recommended Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa  lodge

Day 2: Transfer from Tarangire to Serengeti plus an evening Game Drive in Tanzania

Drive Time: Approximately 6-7 hours

Drive Distance: 325 KM

At 6:45 am you will go to your Tarangire National Park safari camp cafeteria for breakfast. Later on, you will board our best 4×4 safari vehicles in Tanzania. Your Tarangire to Serengeti safari will begin with self-introductions and briefing from your Serengeti Masai Mara safari guide of the places you are going to explore. As you begin your Tarangire National Park game drive, the first thing that you will encounter are the herds of elephants. These elephants are seen crossing in front of the safari vehicles with their calves. On this Tanzania safari game drive, you will also encounter other wild animals like the black Rhino. The black Rhinos are locally named as Nyati, by the local people. Also these black rhinos in Tarangire np are seen in the water, warthogs are also spotted drinking water. You will also get to see different bird species like the eagles nestling in the ancient baobab trees.

At around 10; 00 am, you will head to your Tarangire safari restaurant at the camp for a brunch meal. Then check out of your Tarangire safari camp and get into the safari vans for the drive to Serengeti National Park. The drive will take about 6 to 7 hours therefore you are most probably to reach Serengeti np in the night. After this long road trip, you will reach your Serengeti lodge.

Next, check in and then after freshening up you will go for an evening game drive in Serengeti Tanzanija. In addition, you will get to see some of the big 5 like the lions and leopards getting ready for the hunt. After this Serengeti safari holidays game drive, you will   be taken to the area in the wilderness. This is where you will have your bush night dinner which is prepared for you under the dazzling stars.

Meal Plan: Full Board

Recommended Luxury Serengeti Lodge: Four Seasons safari lodge Serengeti

Day 3: Great migration Serengeti safari tour & Departure

This 3 days Tarangire and Serengeti safari holidays will end with a final game drive for the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti Tanzania. In the morning, you will go to your safari camp restaurant for a morning meal. After, board the safari vans and begin with the morning safari Serengeti game drive. The Tanzania Serengeti tours through Serengeti np begins with observing the gleaming background scenic views of the rolling hills of Serengeti.

Additionally, you will encounter the pride of lions just lying in the grass. You will also see the rest of the big five in Tanzania such as the rhinos, elephants, buffaloes in the retima pool. And also the leopards will be spotted inspecting the Serengeti National Park landscape for the prey.

In the afternoon at around 12:30pm, you will head to the Mara river banks for your Africa migration safari in Serengeti np. You will stop by and watch the wildebeest migration Tanzania crossings as you enjoy the packed meal. Watch the chaotic movement of the wildebeests as they make their way through the Mara River. This Tanzania migration safari event gets tense as the leopards start hunting down the young ones of the wildebeests. So, now you can start to feel the tension and get chills from this great migration Serengeti safari event.

As time goes on the sun sets down the horizon, you can see the sky that was once blue forming a captivating orange horizon. Hence, adding to the ravishing beauty of the Savannah. Spend the rest of your evening at your safari Serengeti lodge. Lasty, prepare for your departure the next day and this will be the end of 3 days Serengeti and Tarangire safari Holidays

End of the 3 days Tarangire to Serengeti safari Itinerary

Cancellation Policy for this 3 days Tarangire to Serengeti safari Holidays in Tanzania

Trip cancellation for this 3 days Tarangire to Serengeti safari holidays should be done in less than 48-hours so that the visitors get 100% of their refunds back. If the trip cancellation is done after, a percentage of refunds are to be made. This because once payments are made, reservations and Entrance fees for Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks are made to prepare your trip in advance.

Recommended Tarangire hotels and Serengeti Lodges

Tarangire – 1 Night, 1 Person

Safari Lodge/Hotel Price (USD)
Roika Tarangire Tented Lodge $4
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp $36
African Sunrise Lodge & Campsite $80
Africa Safari Rift Valley $50
Elephant Lodge $250
Tarangire Sopa Lodge $250

Serengeti – 1 Night, 1 Adult

Safari Lodge/Hotel Price (USD)
Seronera Wildlife Lodge $99
Lobo Wildlife Lodge $86
Zawadi Camp $233
Anatya Serengeti $468
Ndoto Serengeti Camp $335
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti $750
Kuoom Serengeti $276