Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Ngorongoro Big Five

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the infamous Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
02 Spot huge herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park
03 Enjoy a thrilling game drive in Arusha National Park
04 See the different-coloured Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater
05 Drive beneath the giant fig tree arch in Arusha National Park

This three-day safari expedition to Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater offers many memorable experiences in a short time. Enjoy game drives through Africa's wildlife habitats, home to a wide variety of animals and vegetation. Tarangire is known for its savannah plains and immense elephant herds, while Ngorongoro is famed for the Big Five, colossal crater landscape, and rich birdlife. At Arusha National Park, discover the notably different-coloured Momella Lakes and the 3 km-wide Ngurdoto Crater.

Your safari vehicle will also pass under the Fig Tree (Ficus thonningii), whose roots have grown to form 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 No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive and Park Landmarks

After breakfast, you'll depart from your Arusha or Moshi accommodation 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."
Your safari vehicle will also pass under the Fig Tree (Ficus thonningii), whose roots have grown to form 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 where you will have your meal. After that, proceed with the game drive. At around four, you will leave the national park for Arusha, where you will spend the night.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Wildlife Game Drive

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, mongoose, buffaloes, and mischievous baboons.
At around four, you will depart from the national park and drive to Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Game Drive

We will have an early start to the day to ensure that we complete the itinerary, which includes a magnificent game drive with a picnic lunch in the crater. Animals infrequently migrate in and out of the crater due to its high walls. This means you can spot every member of the Big Five in one day. The Big Five comprises buffalo, elephants, rhinos, lions, and leopards. 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. The lovely flamingos on Soda Lake will grace you. Our highly skilled guides will impress you with their ability to track down animals. This is a skill that a book cannot teach and that only a selected few can perform. Your trip will end in the late afternoon, and we will proceed to Arusha/Moshi.