3-Day Private Serengeti Safari from Mwanza

Tour Overview

For travelers already in Mwanza, on Lake Victoria's southern shore, this three-day safari offers the fastest route into the Serengeti's western corridor — a scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive rather than a flight or a multi-day approach from Arusha. It's a genuinely budget-conscious way to experience one of Africa's most famous parks without sacrificing a private vehicle and guide.

Detailed Description

Note: pricing is per person based on a private vehicle shared by 6–7 travelers; per-person cost increases as group size decreases — ask us for a quote matched to your group size. The route heads straight into the heart of the Serengeti, whose name comes from the Maasai word 'Siringet,' meaning 'endless plain' — an apt description of the grasslands and rocky kopjes that make up this legendary landscape. A full day of game driving along the Sogore River Circuit targets lion, cheetah, and Thomson's gazelle sightings, with a relaxed picnic lunch at the park's visitor center, before the return drive to Mwanza with further game viewing along the way.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Mwanza to Serengeti National Park

Pick-up from your hotel around 9am for the roughly 2.5-hour drive to Serengeti National Park, with lunch boxes provided en route. Settle into camp and take in the endless plains that give the Serengeti its name. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive Safari

A full day of game driving along the Sogore River Circuit, known for lion, Thomson's gazelle, topi, ostrich, and cheetah sightings, with a relaxed picnic lunch at the park's visitor center. An optional hot air balloon safari (USD 500 per person, not included) can be added. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 3: Serengeti to Mwanza

A flexible start — either a sunrise game drive before breakfast, or a more relaxed morning — followed by the return drive to Mwanza with further game viewing en route, dropping you at an agreed point in town.

Pricing

What's Included

•      Park entrance fees

•      Camping fees

•      All activities mentioned

•      Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof

•      Silver-tier accommodation

•      Professional English-speaking safari guide

•      Breakfast, lunches, and dinner

•      1.5 litres of water per day, plus tea and coffee

•      18% VAT on tour fees and services

What's Excluded

•      Hot air balloon safari (USD 500 per person)

•      Airport pick-up and drop-off

•      International and domestic flights

•      Travel and medical insurance

•      Visa costs

•      Tips and gratuities

•      Personal items

•      Laundry services

•      Alcoholic beverages

•      Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases

Why Travel With Afric Mzizi Safaris

Afric Mzizi Safaris built this Mwanza departure specifically for travelers who want serious Serengeti time without the longer approach from Arusha or Nairobi — a genuinely private vehicle and guide, at a price built around shared-group efficiency. As a family-run East African operator, we're upfront about exactly how the group pricing works before you book, and can tailor the itinerary or accommodation tier to your budget and travel style.