3 Days – Serengeti & Ngorongoro Private Camping Safari
Overview
This 3-day private camping safari takes you to two of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations – Serengeti National Park and the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater. It is designed for travelers who want an authentic bush experience, close to nature, and full of adventure. Staying in comfortable dome tents, you will enjoy amazing wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, campfire nights, and expert guiding.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park (Central or Seronera Area)
Your Safari Insights guide picks you up early from your hotel in Arusha and begins the journey across the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti National Park.
Activities & Attractions
Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands
Entering Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate
Afternoon game drive in the central plains
Searching for big cats: lions, cheetahs, and leopards
Observing herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes & elephants
In the evening, head to your Serengeti Public Campsite where you enjoy a warm dinner and relax by the campfire.
Accommodation: Public Campsite (Tents)
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning game drive to catch predators returning from a hunt and herbivores grazing in the golden sunrise. After lunch, start driving toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Activities & Attractions
Sunrise game drive
Spotting lions, hyenas, leopard sightings (if lucky)
Visit hippo pools, kopjes, and open plains
Migration herds depending on season
Evening drive through the Ngorongoro highlands
Arrive at Simba Campsite on the crater rim.
Accommodation: Simba Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha
Descend 600m into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
Activities & Attractions
Full game drive inside the crater
Spot black rhino, elephants, lions & buffalo
Visit Lake Magadi for flamingos & hippos
Scenic walls of the crater
After the tour, enjoy lunch at a picnic site before driving back to Arusha.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
