Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha with Big Five

3 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on a game drive in Tarangire National Park
02 Drive through Tarangire's old baobab trees, grassland, swamps, and floodplains
03 Spot the Big Five at the Ngorongoro Crater
04 Look out for a wide range of wildlife, from elephants and lions to black rhinos and hippos

Go on a 3-day tour to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha, and experience the wilderness of Tanzania. Drive through old baobab trees, grassland, swamps, and floodplains in Tarangire National Park while spotting wildlife along the way. Then continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive and enjoy views of the vast crater.

Drive through old baobab trees, grassland, swamps, and floodplains in Tarangire National Park while spotting wildlife along the way.

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, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your tour guide, and drive to Arusha.
On the way to the hotel, get a brief impression of this bustling commercial city.
Reach the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Tarangire Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Have an early morning breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park.
Go on a game drive and spot animals such as elephants, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and many more.
Travel to a picnic site and have lunch while enjoying the view.
Head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Departure

Wake up early in the morning and go for a game drive into the vast crater.
Spot many wild animals, including black rhinos, elephants, wildebeests, hyenas, zebras, lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, eland, Thomson gazelles, buffaloes, and hippos.
Try bird-watching.
Have a picnic lunch.
Head to Kilimanjaro International Airport and depart for your destination.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, old baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as indicated on the plan
Park entrance fees and taxes
Game safari to the national parks as specified
Meals on a full-board basis while staying at the lodge
Private 4x4 wheel-drive vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
Professional English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide/driver
First aid kit in our safari vehicle; our guides are trained in providing basic first aid
Complimentary bottled drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day)
Tea and coffee - a box of tea and coffee to enjoy at any point during the safari
Spare tires for unforeseen issues that may arise on the bumpy African road
Charging station - you can charge your phone, laptop, and camera battery while on the road
1 pair of binoculars
Government taxes and VAT
Airport transfers

What's Not Included

Beverages
Personal expenses
Fees for passports, visas, transit visas, immunisations, and insurance
Personal accident travel insurance
A visit to a Maasai village, cultural tour, or Olduvai Gorge
International and domestic flight tickets
Airport departure taxes
Any sightseeing excursions and optional activities other than those specified
Entry visas
Tips and gratuities to the safari crew - recommended
Travel insurance
Any other expenses not mentioned above

What to bring

On safari, informal and casual dress is appropriate. Comfortable, lightweight cotton clothing in subdued safari colours is practical. During the day, shorts or trousers are ideal, and the evenings may be chilly, so light cardigans or sweaters are appropriate.
For clients visiting the Ngorongoro Crater, please note that nights are freezing because of the altitude, so a thick sweater or fleece is advisable. Long-sleeved shirts and trousers are also advisable in the evenings to lessen the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes. Many safari lodges have swimming pools, so bathing costumes should be taken. It is advisable to have a good pair of closed walking shoes or boots.
In the cities, we suggest that ladies do not wear shorts, particularly in Muslim areas.
At coastal resorts, one-piece or bikini swimsuits are acceptable on the beach or around your hotel pool but are not appropriate in town. Topless sunbathing is prohibited. Neither jackets nor ties are required when dining in hotels or at restaurants.
Electricity: the mains electricity supply is 240 volts, 50 cycles - UK-style plugs. On safari, many lodges and tented camps operate generators that offer intermittent electricity. Our safari car also has an inverter that can give out the same amount of power. We recommend taking a small flashlight.

Know before you go

Medical requirements:

Yellow Fever: All travellers coming into Tanzania from any yellow fever-infected country (such as neighbouring countries like Kenya - even if you are only transiting through Nairobi) must carry a valid yellow fever certificate. You will be asked to show it on arrival.
Malaria: Malaria is an endemic disease throughout these areas. There are a number of prophylactics available, so be sure to obtain one from your physician and follow their directions. If, despite taking recommended drugs, you feel unwell and feverish, seek medical advice as soon as possible. If you are already in your destination country, please do not forget to mention that you have been in a malaria zone.
Stomach upsets: It is advisable to carry medication supplied by your physician for simple stomach upsets. In the first few days of your trip, you may suffer from mild stomach upsets caused by changes in food and water.

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