3 Day Group Joining Safari
- Group Joining Safari Option
Tour Overview
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
Join fellow adventurers on this 3-day Group Joining Safari through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Experience the endless plains of the Serengeti—home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests—and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery.
This shared safari offers all the excitement of classic game drives, comfortable mid-range lodges or camping options, and the expertise of professional guides, all at an affordable group rate without compromising on the experience.
- Witness the incredible wildlife of Serengeti National Park, including chances to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras.
- Explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater—home to one of Africa’s densest wildlife populations and the Big Five.
- Enjoy scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro Highlands, and Serengeti plains.
- Stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges or public campsites, ideal for group joining travelers.
- Travel with experienced local guides—shared with your group—who ensure comfort, safety, and memorable experiences.
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Begin your group adventure with an early morning pick-up from Arusha, joining other travelers for the journey. Drive through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands, with a brief stop at Mto wa Mbu for cultural insights and a taste of fresh local produce.
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before arriving at Naabi Hill Gate, the entrance to Serengeti National Park. Embark on your first shared game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and antelopes across the vast plains.
In the evening, settle into your group campsite or mid-range lodge/tented camp and enjoy dinner under the Serengeti night sky.
Accommodation Options:
- Camping: Tumbili Public Campsite / Nyani Public Campsite
- Mid-Range Lodge: Shuhudia Tented Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge / Maboresho Tented Lodge / Kumbukumbu Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Day 2: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start your day early with a sunrise game drive—one of the best times to witness predators in action. After breakfast in the park, continue your morning game drive to maximize wildlife sightings alongside your group.
Around midday, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying stunning views of rolling hills and savannah landscapes. Take a picnic lunch along the way and arrive at your accommodation on the crater rim in the evening.
Accommodation Options:
- Camping: Simba Public Campsite
- Mid-Range Lodge: Embalakai Tented Camp / Ngorongoro Wild Camp / Ngorongoro Safari Lodge / Angata Tented Lodge / Olekamwanga Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Eden.” Enjoy a full morning shared game drive as you search for rhinos, lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and more—completing your Big Five experience.
Have a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater before ascending the crater walls for your return drive to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon.
- Accommodation: Not Included
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha
- Transportation in a shared 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Professional and experienced safari driver-guide
- Full-board meals during the safari
- All National Park entry fees, concession fees or camping fees, and Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
- Accommodation in Mid-Range Lodges (for Mid-Range Lodge Option)
- Overnight stays in tents with sleeping mattresses (for Camping Option)
- Camping equipment such as tables, chairs, and cooking gear (for Camping Option)
- Services of a professional safari chef (for Camping Option)
- Safari certificates
- All activities as per the itinerary
Exclusions
- Travel, accident, and medical insurance
- Pick-up and drop-off from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport – Available up on request.
- Two nights’ hotel accommodation in Arusha (before and after safari) with breakfast.
- Any increase in government taxes, park fees, or concession fees imposed after booking confirmation
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide (highly appreciated)
Group Joining Quote
Camping Option: 780 USD per person
Mid-Range Lodge Option: 1240 USD per person
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