Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire's wildlife and witness massive elephant herds
02 Encounter diverse bird species in Tarangire National Park
03 Marvel at the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's natural wonders
04 Enjoy a thrilling morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater
05 Shop for souvenirs at vibrant curio shops before departing

Embark on a 2-day lodge safari in Tanzania and experience two of the country's most rewarding wildlife destinations. Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, diverse birdlife, and iconic Adansonia digitata trees, then continue to the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's new seven natural wonders. Enjoy memorable game drives, beautiful landscapes, and a stop at curio shops for souvenir shopping before your journey ends.

The crater is not only the largest unbroken crater in the world, but it is also one of the new seven natural wonders of Africa.

From the itinerary

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, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Transfer to Arusha

You'll be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha town. There, you'll meet your guide, who will brief you on your forthcoming safari and provide all the fundamental information regarding your journey. Hotel check-in starts at 12:00 p.m.

Overnight at SG Premium Resort

Note: No meals included

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha at 7:00 AM and transferred to Tarangire National Park to begin your game-viewing experience in this splendid park. It is famous for its massive assortment of Adansonia digitata trees, spectacular large vertebrate population, and variety of bird species, not to mention one of the largest concentrations of elephants in the country. After your tour around the park, you'll be transferred to your lodge, where you'll be spending the night.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Moshi or Arusha

You'll depart the camp at around 6:00 AM and head to the Ngorongoro Crater for your final game drive. The crater is not only the largest unbroken crater in the world, but it is also one of the new seven natural wonders of Africa. After your morning game drive, you'll take a break to enjoy your packed lunch at the Hippo Pool Picnic Site. After lunch, you will be transferred back to Moshi or the airport in the afternoon via curio shops, where you can grab some souvenirs to take back home.

Overnight at Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Adansonia digitata trees, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees
All activities (unless labelled as optional)
All accommodations, as stated in the itinerary
All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
All taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water on all days

What's Not Included

International flights (from/to home)
Balloon tour
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips to guide and cook
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government-imposed increase of taxes and park fees
Alcohol drinks

What to bring

T-shirts and tank tops
Long-sleeved shirts (for protection from sunburn)
Shorts
Light long pants or convertible long-short pants
Warm fleece pullover or jacket
One swimsuit
Cotton socks and underwear
Pyjamas
One pair of comfortable walking shoes
One pair of sandals or flip-flops
Wide-brimmed hat
Bandana (for dust)
Heavy sweater, gloves, and toque if travelling in the cold season (June - August)

Know before you go

Visa can be processed at the airport upon arrival.
For a person who has already been vaccinated, there will be no need for a negative RT-PCR certificate.
The tour price per person decreases as the number of clients increases.
Wheelchair availability.
Special filming and photography will incur an extra cost.
Travellers can easily arrive and depart by public transport.
Infants are required to sit on laps (seats are available for private safari).

Logistics