Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari with Big Five Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Tarangire National Park's large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
  • 02 Experience exciting game drives with lions, giraffes, and zebras across diverse landscapes
  • 03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater and track the Big Five in a unique natural setting
  • 04 Enjoy scenic views and memorable wildlife encounters across Tanzania's iconic parks

Explore Tanzania's wildlife on a three-day safari through Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Witness large elephant herds, spot lions, giraffes, and zebras, and enjoy scenic game drives across diverse landscapes. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to track the Big Five and experience breathtaking views alongside unforgettable wildlife encounters in Africa's natural wilderness.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to track the Big Five and experience breathtaking views alongside unforgettable wildlife encounters in Africa's natural wilderness.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Welcome to Arusha, the Gateway to Adventure

  • The Experience: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Arusha Airport, your private guide will transfer you to your hotel. If you arrive early, you may enjoy an optional Arusha City Discovery, immersing yourself in the vibrant colors of the Maasai Market and the world-class art at Cultural Heritage.

  • Stay: Njiro Legacy Hotel (Mid-range)

  • Meals: Breakfast included.

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park, the Kingdom of Elephants and Baobabs

  • The Experience: At 8:00 AM, we head to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient "upside-down" baobab trees, this park is a photographer's dream. From your pop-up roof 4x4, watch lions, giraffes, and zebras gather at the Tarangire River.

  • The Highlight: Enjoy a spectacular panoramic picnic lunch overlooking the savannah before driving to the lush Karatu highlands.

  • Stay: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge or Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

  • Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and soft drinks/beer/wine).

3
Day 03

The Ngorongoro Crater, Tracking the Big Five

  • The Experience: Enjoy an early 6:00 AM descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural "Garden of Eden." With a packed breakfast in the wild, you will spend 5-6 hours tracking the rare black rhino, prides of lions, and massive bull elephants within the 20 km-wide caldera.

  • The Farewell: After an unforgettable morning of wildlife viewing, we begin our ascent and return to Arusha for your airport drop-off or onward travel.

  • Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.

Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees for non-residents

  • All activities unless labelled as optional

  • All accommodation unless listed as an upgrade

  • Professional driver-guide

  • All transportation unless labelled as optional

  • All flights during the tour

  • All taxes and VAT

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • Meals as specified in the itinerary

  • Drinks as specified in the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • International flights from or to home

  • Additional accommodation before and after the tour

  • Tips as per guideline: US$15 per person per day

  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees

  • Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $667.00 — $1,592.00
Double Sharing $667.00 — $1,036.00

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