Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Safari to Arusha, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness diverse bird species and an abundant population of elephants in Tarangire
02 Spot every member of the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
03 Experience a game drive through Arusha National Park and its landmarks
04 Marvel at the Fig tree whose roots have grown to form an arch

Embark on a 3-day private safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Explore Tanzania's diverse wildlife and landscapes, from the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater to Tarangire's ancient baobab trees and enormous termite mounds. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, and many other species along the way. In Ngorongoro Crater, you may spot every member of the Big Five in a single day.

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 Private

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 from Arusha or Moshi

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 through Arusha National Park. 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, continue 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 elevated 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. 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. 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.