3-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha with Karatu Stay

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for big elephant herds and baobab trees
  • 02 Descend 600 m into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive
  • 03 Look for lions, rhinos, hippos, flamingos, hyenas, wildebeest, and zebra
  • 04 Stay 2 nights in Karatu, close to the crater

Enjoy a short safari from Arusha to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit Tarangire, known for its big elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for remarkable wildlife viewing. Spend 2 nights in Karatu, close to the crater, making this a convenient and rewarding safari escape.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park and Karatu

  • Pick-up: Your driver-guide picks you up from your hotel in Arusha at about 8:00 AM.
  • Drive: You drive about 2 hours to Tarangire.
  • Game drive: Spend the full day on a game drive, looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and leopards.
  • Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
  • Drive: In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu.
  • Dinner & overnight: Have dinner and overnight at your lodge.
2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • Breakfast: After an early breakfast, drive up to the crater rim for views.
  • Crater descent: Then descend about 600 m into the crater for a half-day game drive.
  • Wildlife: You can see lions, rhinos, hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra.
  • Lunch: Have a picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
  • Return: In the afternoon, climb out of the crater and return to Karatu for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
3
Day 03

Karatu to Arusha via Lake Manyara Viewpoint

  • Breakfast & check-out: After breakfast and check-out, drive back to Arusha.
  • Drive: The drive takes about 3 to 4 hours, with an optional short stop at the Lake Manyara viewpoint.
  • Drop-off: You are dropped off in Arusha around midday or early afternoon, and the tour ends.

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

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Park entrance fees (Tarangire and Ngorongoro)
  • Crater service fee and vehicle fees
  • Accommodation for 2 nights
  • Meals as listed
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Drinks (soft and alcoholic)
  • Tips for the driver and staff
  • Personal items (laundry, phone, souvenirs)
  • Optional activities not listed

What to bring

  • Documents and money: Passport and Tanzania visa, insurance papers, flight tickets, and small US dollar notes for tips
  • Clothes: Light long-sleeve shirts and trousers in neutral colours (khaki, green, brown), a warm jacket for the cold crater rim, a light rain jacket, closed shoes, a sun hat, and sunglasses
  • Safari gear: Binoculars, a camera or phone, a power bank, sunscreen, insect repellent, a reusable water bottle, and a small day bag
  • Health: Personal medicine, motion sickness tablets, hand sanitiser, and wet wipes

Know before you go

Final hotels depend on your budget and availability.

Free airport transfer can be added on request.

Extra nights in Arusha are available before or after the trip.

An extension to Serengeti or Lake Manyara can be arranged.

  • Tips: Use soft bags, not hard suitcases.
  • Bring a universal plug adaptor.
  • Plastic bags are not allowed in Tanzania.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your hotel in Arusha
Tour start
Arusha
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 $1,050.00 — $1,350.00
Double Sharing $850.00 — $1,150.00
Triple Sharing $800.00 — $1,100.00

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