Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari with Maasai Village Visit

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the different hills and ancient baobab trees at Tarangire
02 See Tarangire's giant elephants and a wide variety of bird species
03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to witness the Big Five
04 Discover the local culture and ancient traditions of a Maasai village

Embark on a 3-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Maasai Steppe in Tanzania. Discover Tarangire's different hills, ancient baobab trees, and rich wildlife, including giant elephants and a wide variety of bird species. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for the chance to witness the Big Five and other animals such as zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and hyena. The journey also includes a cultural visit to a Maasai village, where you can discover local culture and ancient traditions.

Here, you may spot members of the Big Five, including buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park and Overnight Near Ngorongoro

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.
We start early in the morning after breakfast and travel by jeep to Tarangire National Park. On arrival, experience the different hills and ancient baobab trees that make this park so distinctive. Tarangire National Park is known for its variety of bird species and its extensive population of giant elephants. Animals such as lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffalo, and mischievous baboons can also be spotted. After wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park, continue the journey to the next stage of the package near Ngorongoro Crater for rest, a shower, dinner, and overnight accommodation.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Drive to a Maasai Village

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.
Drive early from your accommodation after breakfast to Ngorongoro Crater through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Due to its elevated landscape, animals do not frequently enter and exit the crater, which creates excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. Here, you may spot members of the Big Five, including buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard. Other wild animals you can see include zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and hyena. Ngorongoro Crater is also characterized by an extensive bird population, including geese, storks, vultures, and flamingos at Soda Lake on the crater rim. After the safari, drive to the Maasai village.

Day 03

Maasai Cultural Experience and Return to Moshi or Arusha

On the last day of your planned tour package, drive to a Maasai village. Here, you will share a cultural experience with the Maasai, the most famous tribe in East Africa. You can witness and take part in a hands-on cultural performance that includes singing and dancing. After spending the day with the Maasai tribe, return to Moshi or Arusha.