Ultimate 3-Day Serengeti National Park Itinerary: Best Things to Do & See

Start your adventure at the Mara River. Famous for dramatic wildebeest crossings during the Great Migration, this river is a hotspot for crocodile and hippo sightings in a breathtaking setting.

Mara River

Head to Lamai Wedge. This less-visited area offers sweeping views, secluded landscapes, and exceptional opportunities to spot big cats and elephants away from the crowds.

Lamai Wedge

Unwind at Serengeti Migration Camp. Enjoy a sundowner with panoramic views over the plains and listen to the sounds of wildlife as the sun sets—an authentic Serengeti evening experience.

Serengeti Migration Camp

Begin with an early safari at Seronera Valley. This iconic heart of the Serengeti offers some of the highest densities of lions, leopards, and cheetahs in Africa, especially near the Seronera River.

Seronera Valley

Explore Retima Hippo Pool. Watch dozens of hippos wallowing and interacting in this lively pool along the Seronera River, a favorite for photographers and wildlife lovers.

Retima Hippo Pool

Relax and dine at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge. Savor authentic Tanzanian cuisine while overlooking the vast savannah, with lantern-lit paths and the sounds of nocturnal wildlife all around.

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Venture south to Ndutu Plains. Between December and March, this is the calving ground of the wildebeest, attracting predators and offering dramatic wildlife action amidst beautiful acacia woodlands.

Ndutu Plains

Discover the ancient Gong Rock (Ngong Rock). This sacred site features large rocks used by Maasai for musical rituals—tap them and hear the haunting echoes that have connected generations.

Gong Rock (Ngong Rock)

Cap your adventure with a fireside feast at Lake Masek Tented Camp. Enjoy gourmet bush cuisine and stargazing by the lakeshore, with the sounds of the wild lulling you into the night.

Lake Masek Tented Camp