Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Arusha and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a game drive in Arusha National Park
02 Encounter diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and more
03 Marvel at the ancient baobab trees and enormous termite mounds in Tarangire National Park
04 Look for the big five in the Ngorongoro Crater

Experience the thrill of a 3-day Tanzania safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy exciting game drives past the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, with a photo stop beneath the iconic Fig tree arch. In Tarangire, encounter diverse wildlife among ancient baobab trees and enormous termite mounds. The journey continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you may spot the big five alongside an impressive variety of birdlife.

Our safari vehicle will pass under the Fig tree (Ficus thonningii), whose roots have formed an arch large enough for a safari car - even elephant-sized - to pass underneath.

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 Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive and Overnight in Arusha

After breakfast, you'll depart from your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi and drive to the park.
After entering the park, you will embark on a game drive. Your drive will take you past park landmarks such as the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, sometimes known as "Little Ngorongoro". Our safari vehicle will pass under the Fig tree (Ficus thonningii), whose roots have formed an arch large enough for a safari car - even elephant-sized - to pass underneath. You may stop, get out of the car, and take pictures.
During lunch, you will stop at a picnic site, have your lunch, and then proceed with the game drive.
At around 4:00 pm, you will leave the national park for Arusha, where you will spend the night.

Overnight stay: Arusha Town

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Wildlife Safari

We will depart for Tarangire National Park early in the morning.
Once we arrive in Tarangire, we will begin exploring the enormous termite mounds and the ancient baobab trees. This park is renowned for its diverse bird species and extensive population of elephants. There are regular sightings of ferocious lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and mischievous baboons.
After viewing the wildlife, we will continue our journey to our next highlight, the Ngorongoro Crater.

Dinner and overnight

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

We will have an early start to the day to ensure we complete the itinerary, including a magnificent game drive with a picnic lunch in the crater. Due to its elevated walls, animals infrequently migrate in and out of the crater. This means you can spot every member of the big five in one day. The big five comprises buffalo, elephants, rhinos, lions, and leopards. Some other wildlife you can expect to see includes zebras, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas. The crater also features an extensive bird population, including geese, storks, and vultures.
Tarangire is known for the plains of the savannah and its immense elephant herds. At the same time, Ngorongoro is the infamous big five marvel. Also admire the colossal landscape of the crater, the notably different coloured Momella Lakes, and the 3 km-wide Ngurdoto Crater at Arusha National Park.
Your trip will end in the late afternoon, and we will proceed to Arusha.

Meals provided: breakfast and lunch