Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy game drives in Tarangire National Park, known for ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds
02 Descend more than 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional wildlife viewing
03 Look out for the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, in one of Africa's richest wildlife areas
04 Take in scenic views of grassland plains, traditional Maasai life, and colourful landscapes

Explore Tanzania's fascinating national parks on this 3-day safari through Tarangire National Park and the outstanding Ngorongoro Crater. Begin in the kingdom of the elephants, where scenic grassland plains, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife set the tone for your adventure. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder with Africa's highest concentration of wildlife and one of the best places to spot the Big Five. This short safari combines classic game viewing with some of northern Tanzania's most remarkable landscapes.

This short safari combines classic game viewing with some of northern Tanzania's most remarkable landscapes.

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 Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha, Tarangire Safari, and Ngorongoro Crater

Day 1 - Arrival Airport to Arusha

Our representative will meet your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay. If you arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, the drive to the hotel in Arusha will take about 45 minutes, covering a distance of around 50 km.

Accommodation: Point Zone Resort

Meals & Drinks: Dinner (breakfast & lunch not included), drinks not included

Day 2 - Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will meet an office representative or tour guide for a briefing about your safari, then take a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you will enjoy scenic views of the grassland plains dotted with ancient baobab trees, as well as nomadic Maasai people in their colourful dresses walking along the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle, and driving donkey carts past traditional Maasai houses.

You will see all that Tarangire National Park is known for - the famous ancient baobab trees, tree-climbing pythons, and the largest concentration of African elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch at midday, you will continue with your afternoon game drive, then drive to Omega View Hotel & Resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Omega View Hotel & Resort

Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinking water (other drinks not included)

Day 3 - Ngorongoro Crater to Airport

After breakfast, you'll depart from Karatu and begin the drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes approximately half an hour, and you'll enter Ngorongoro Crater.

You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. At midday, you will have lunch at the crater's base. Enjoy the beautiful colours of the landscapes and the diversity of animals. The crater is home to Africa's highest concentration of wildlife and is filled with elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and even the rare black rhino. This is one of the best places to spot the Big Five.

In the afternoon, you will ascend the crater and drive to the airport for your flight back home.

Accommodation: No accommodation (end of tour)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (dinner not included), drinking water (other drinks not included)

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, ancient baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees (for non-residents)
All activities (unless labelled as optional)
All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
All taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
The government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (as specified in the itinerary)

What to bring

Backpack: It's always handy to have a more manageable bag, such as a small backpack or duffle bag, that you can keep with you in the vehicle.

Warm sweater or light fleece: It's always good to have something a little warmer to throw on until the sun warms the plains.

Windbreaker or waterproof jacket: You never know when there will be a sudden squall or downpour, so packing a lightweight rain jacket is a good idea.

Walking shoes or boots: You'll need a comfortable pair of shoes or hiking boots for village walks, walking comfortably to your accommodations, taking photos from the picnic spot, or if you've added any walking safaris to your itinerary.

Long-sleeve dress shirt, light and warm trousers: Perfect for sun protection and to ward off hungry mosquitoes, a long-sleeve shirt and trousers are also a good option for a cold morning or evening.

Sunglasses: A must for sunny safari tours.

Hat: A good hat is a great way to avoid nasty burns or heatstroke.

Sunscreen and lip balm: To protect from the sometimes strong sun, especially in elevated areas, but also on game safaris.

Insect repellent: To relax during sunsets and especially at night, you should pack insect repellent.

Binoculars: On some occasions, you may want a closer look, and if you have your own binoculars, you can see more details. Usually, there are also at least two binoculars per vehicle, but to be safe, you can bring your own.

Plug adaptors: Africa is generally 3-prong round or square, like the UK.

Medications: Please don't forget to carry any prescribed medication or any other medicine you may need. This may include allergy remedies, pain relievers, rehydration salts like Liquid I.V., antiseptic creams, motion sickness tablets (Dramamine), heartburn remedies, anti-diarrhoea medicine, and cold or flu tablets.