3 days Serengeti National Park Safari in Tanzania

Our Serengeti National Park Safari is for 3 days and 2 nights in a four seasons safari lodge Serengeti Tanzania. Contact us about our Serengeti safari packages and we shall provide you with a quick response.

Serengeti National Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary located in the Northern region of Tanzania. Serengeti National Park is endowed with a concentration of wildlife including the big five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes). It is also popular for the great migration Serengeti where over 1.5 million wildebeests and 300,000 zebras move. This Tanzania great migration extends to Masai Mara in Kenya as these wildebeests move in such of better climatic condition. They also move to get food and water, hence the need for  the Serengeti Mara safari. For today, lets embark on this 3 days Serengeti National Park safari tour in Tanzania.

You can see the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti, Tanzania with our  affordable luxury 3 days Serengeti National Park safari package. Genuinely, the best time to visit Serengeti for Wildebeest Migration in this 3-day Serengeti safari is between January to August. Additionally, these are the peak months for the calving season and great migration in Africa.

Come join us on this private Serengeti tour in Tanzania. Below is a map for directions by road from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Serengeti National Park.

Safety precautions during your 3 days Serengeti safari holidays in Tanzania

Follow Serengeti National Park safari guide’s and the park’s instructions and rules during this 3 days Serengeti safari holidays in Tanzania.

Keep a distance from Serengeti National Park wild animals that is the big 5 in Tanzania, wildebeests & more hence and do not provoke them.

Pack sun glasses and sunscreen to reduce on the sun’s effect.

Respect culture of the local communities during your luxury 3 days Serengeti National Park safari.

Pack insect repellents and if necessary carry out vaccinations.

Be aware of your surroundings and safeguard the important travel documents like the passport.

Serengeti National Park Safari Cultural heritage

The boundless grasslands of the Serengeti National Park Savannah in Tanzania are also endowed with the kopjes. These are unique ancient granite rocks that are habitats to wildlife like lions and leopards. Some of these Kopjes are embodied with ancient Maasai paintings ,which are of a cultural significance to the Maasai Culture. During your  Tanzania safari in the Serengeti, expect to interact with these tribes below

  • The Maasai people; The Maasai people are known for their vast cattle keeping and their warrior like nature.
  • The Hadzabe people; these are known for hunting and gathering honey and wild fruits.
  • Datoga people; The Datoga are skilled pastoralists and blacksmiths.
  • Sukuma people; the Sukuma are primarily farmers and fishermen.

These are just examples of the different cultures that co-exist with the wildlife in Serengeti National Park.  The Summary above shows the different attractions we are to explore in our 3 days Serengeti National Park safari itinerary.

3 days Serengeti National Park Safari Itinerary Highlights

  • Day 1: Arrival at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania & Night Game Drive
  • Day 2: Full-Day Serengeti National Park safari Game Drive & Kopjes Discovery
    • Early morning Serengeti np game drive across the expansive plains of Serengeti
    • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration Serengeti (seasonal) & varied wildlife
    • Picnic lunch at Kopjes & excursion to ancient Maasai rock paintings
    • Evening Serengeti Africa tours game drive & campfire experience under African starry night
  • Day 3: Hot air balloon Serengeti & Maasai Cultural Visit, Tanzania
    • Optional hot air balloon Serengeti safari over the Serengeti at sunrise
    • Morning Serengeti Tanzania safari game drive for final spotter of wild life
    • Visit Maasai village for culture & traditional dinner
    • Drive back to Arusha, and end of 3 days Tanzania safari in Serengeti National Park

3 days Serengeti National Park Safari Package Inclusions and Exclusions

What is Included in your 3 days Africa safari Serengeti

  1. Pick-up & drop-off in a car rental East Africa 4×4 from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  2. Private 4×4 safari truck with pop-up roof for game viewing
  3. English-speaking professional Serengeti safari guide
  4. Full-board accommodation in a luxury four seasons safari lodge Serengeti Tanzania
  5. Entrance fees & conservation fees for Serengeti National Park
  6. Daily Serengeti tours game drives as per itinerary
  7. Picnic lunch & bottled drinking water
  8. Tanzania Maasai village visit

What is Excluded in this African safari in Serengeti

  1. International & domestic flights to & from Tanzania
  2. Hot air balloon Serengeti safari (optional & at additional expense)
  3. Alcoholic & soft beverages at the lodges
  4. Personal spending (souvenirs, gratuities, etc.)
  5. Travel insurance & visa costs
  6. Optional activities not outlined in the itinerary

3 days Serengeti National Park safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania for your safari.

First day, you arrive at Kiliimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania and then your Serengeti safari guide will pick you up and take you on a road trip to Serengeti National Park.  The road trip will take approximately 5 and a half hours according to the route taken of 295 Km. As you approach Serengeti Natinal Park, you will be  greeted with the vast lush green and golden endless plains . You will also spot  wild animals like the big 5 safari animals, Wildebeests roaming around freely in the Savannah.

Reach your private Serengeti lodge, check in and enjoy the refreshments given to you by the hotel staff. Later that day, go on an evening safari game drive through Serengeti National Park. Also get to view the sun set over the Western Horizon in Serengeti behind the rocky outcrops casting a golden glow over the landscape.

You will also get to catch high predator-prey actions during your African safari Serengeti trip as the hyenas scavenge and hunt their prey. Also, spot the lions and leopards hide in the tall grass as they stalk and hunt down their victims.  During your Serengeti National Park safari, you will also get to see other nocturnal an impalas like civet cats, porcupines, nightjars and many others.

Later after the Serengeti safari game drive head back to your Serengeti lodge and enjoy an evening dinner buffet with some of the local cuisines. Lastly, rest in your comfortable room and prepare for your second day of this Tanzania Serengeti safari tours.

Recommended Serengeti hotel: Four seasons safari lodge

Day 2: Exploring the Serengeti National Park- Best Serengeti Africa tours

On this 2nd day of your Serengeti safari, wake and get ready for the day’s adventures and experiences. After breakfast you will get briefed by your Serengeti safari guide and then board the safari vans. Next, proceed to a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. As you go through the misty grasslands you will get to view the sun set over the vast plains as the wilderness comes alive.

You will also get to see the big five safari Tanzania (lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes and elephants). These will be seen roaming freely around in search of food and water and others socializing. As you approach the Ndutu area you will get one of the best great wildebeest migration Serengeti experiences. Additionally, you might see some of the wildebeests giving birth and others migrating with the zebras, impalas and gazelles.

In the afternoon, you will head for an arranged picnic at the Kopjes rocky outcrops under the acacia trees.  Enjoy your meal as you take in the cool natural fresh air and see animals like lions sunbathing at a distance at the kopjes. Watch different bird species like lanner falcons, peregrine falcons and vultures perched on top of the kopjes, scanning prey.

After your meal, walk towards the Kopjes and explore the ancient Maasai paintings embodied on the rocky outcrops. So, these are sacred for the Maasai and have cultural significance to them. Also, spot other wildlife like the baboons, mongoose and cheetahs, some looking for food and others resting on the Kopjes.

Later in the evening, take a game drive through the park and watch the sun set a warm glow over the Savannah as you enjoy refreshments. In the night, proceed to a campfire and enjoy a wilderness feast as the sounds and roars of the jungle come to life.  Lastly, interact with other tourists and share your experiences, and later return to your Serengeti lodge to rest.

Day 3: Discovering the Rich Cultural Heritage of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

In the early morning after a warm breakfast, take a Serengeti safari tour game drive through the park to the Seronera Area. Also, it’s where hot air balloons in Serengeti are launched for those interested in this luxury safari experience. As you ascend in the skies, witness the different routes of the wildebeest migration in Serengeti.

The hot air balloon Serengeti safari offers the best experiences in your 3 days safari in the boundless plains from a birds-eye view perspective. Also, witness the captivating dawn break over the plains. Additionally, enjoy the early morning panoramic view of the Serengeti National Park landscape covered with golden light. After the hot air balloon experience, embark on another game drive experience. Watch herds of giraffes and rhinos roaming around freely during this time in this day.

In the mid-break of the day, visit the local Maasai community and get welcomed with open arms and their open smiles. Later, enjoy a traditional meal with the Maasai people as you interact with them. By the end of the day, you will already know more about their culture and historical background .

In addition, get entertained by the Maasai as they showcase their culture through craft art, music, dance and drama. Take a walk through the Maasai villages and discover their daily day-to-day lifestyles. Also, you will spot some of them herding their large cattle herds in the Serengeti plains.

Later in the day, you will head back to your safari lodge in Serengeti, Tanzania, and check out. Lastly, depart for your journey back home after getting an adventurous and heart-warming experience in out best car rental Tanzania 4×4. Hence, the end of your 3-day Serengeti National Park safari.

Serengeti Lodge Recommendations +prices for your 3 days Tanzania Safari

Cheap Serengeti Lodge Options

  • Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma-USD 85 per night.
  • Africa Safari Maasai Boma Camping-USD 72 per night.
  • Lobo Wildlife Lodge-USD 144 per night.

Mid-range Serengeti Lodge Options

  • Ndoto Serengeti Camp-USD 335 per night.
  • Robin Safari Camp Serengeti-USD 363 per night.
  • Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp- USD 338 per night.

Luxury Serengeti Lodge Options

  • One Nature Mara River- $2,700 per night.
  • Serengeti Luxury Retreat – $1,003 per night.
  • Four seasons safari lodge Serengeti Tanzania – $1,550 per night.