Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari with Big Five Game Viewing

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter massive herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park
02 Witness the spectacular wildlife migration during the dry season
03 Marvel at more than 550 bird species in Tarangire
04 Explore the world's largest intact volcanic caldera in Ngorongoro
05 Get up close with the Big Five and experience Maasai culture

On this 3-day trip to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, you will have the opportunity to see what these parks have to offer, from the giant baobab trees to the huge herds of African elephants in Tarangire. You will also visit Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places to witness the endangered black rhino. This safari combines remarkable landscapes, rich wildlife, and memorable game-viewing experiences in northern Tanzania.

On this 3-day trip to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, you will have the opportunity to see what these parks have to offer, from the giant baobab trees to the huge herds of African elephants in Tarangire.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be met by Kili Park's representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay, ready for your adventure to begin the following day.

Destination: Arusha

Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge

Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Early in the morning after breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, you will be picked up by your private driver-guide and driven straight to Tarangire National Park, a journey of approximately 2 hours. Tarangire National Park is one of the largest parks in Tanzania, covering an area of 2,600 square kilometres. It is most popular for its large elephant herds and giant baobab trees. The park also experiences a mini wildlife migration during the dry season, with about 250,000 animals entering the area. With herds of more than 300 elephants, visitors will also find large groups of buffalo and healthy populations of lions and leopards. During the dry season, Tarangire has the highest concentration of mammals in the country. There are also wild dogs, rare antelopes such as gerenuk, and more than 550 species of birds to spot throughout the year.
You will have picnic lunch boxes and enjoy lunch inside the park in the afternoon. After lunch and further game viewing, you will drive straight to your accommodation in Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Early in the morning after breakfast at your accommodation, you will drive straight to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint before descending into the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, forming a spectacular bowl of about 265 square kilometres, with sides up to 600 metres deep, and is home to approximately 30,000 mammals. The crater floor consists of several habitats, including grassland, swamps, forests, and lakes fed by the Munge River. These environments attract wildlife to drink, wallow, graze, hide, or climb.
You will have packed picnic lunch boxes with you, and after lunch at the picnic site, you will continue with a game drive until late afternoon. You will then ascend the crater and drive straight to Arusha, where your adventure with us comes to an end.

Destination: Ngorongoro crater

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch