3-Day Tanzania Safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro from Arusha

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras among Tarangire's baobab trees
• 02 Descend about 600 m into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
• 03 Look out for rhinos, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, wildebeest, and zebra
• 04 Stay 2 nights in comfortable lodges in Karatu, close to the crater

This 3-day, 2-night safari from Arusha combines two of northern Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife areas. In Tarangire National Park, look for elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras among the iconic baobab trees, then descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The tour includes 2 nights in comfortable lodges in Karatu, close to the crater, with park fees, meals as listed, and safari transport included. Sightings are never guaranteed, and weather and park rules can change the activities on the day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire Game Drive and Karatu

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

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

• Breakfast: After an early breakfast.
• Drive: Drive up to the crater rim for views.
• Game drive: Descend into the crater, which is about 600 m deep, for a half-day game drive.
• Wildlife: You can see lions, rhinos, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, 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.
• Dinner and overnight: Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

3

Day 03

Karatu to Arusha Return Drive

• Breakfast and check-out: After breakfast and check-out.
• Drive: Drive back to Arusha, which takes about 3 to 4 hours.
• Drop-off: You are dropped off around midday or early afternoon, and the tour ends.

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 driver and guide
• Personal items (phone, laundry, souvenirs)
• Optional activities not listed

What to bring

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

Know before you go

Note: Sightings are never guaranteed. Weather and park rules can change the activities on the day.

Tips: 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.