3-Day Tanzania Safari to Lake Chala, Tarangire and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Lake Chala's emerald waters and diverse wildlife
• 02 Encounter Tarangire National Park's elephants and stunning wild animals
• 03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling half-day safari adventure
• 04 See Lake Magadi's flamingos, hippos, and other water birds

Sign up for a 3-day safari to Lake Chala, Tarangire National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Discover Lake Chala's emerald waters, encounter Tarangire's elephants and other stunning wild animals, and descend into Ngorongoro's wildlife-rich crater. This unforgettable Tanzanian adventure showcases diverse flora and fauna across some of the country's most remarkable landscapes.

You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife on a half-day safari tour.

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, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Visit Lake Chala's Hidden Emerald Waters

• Lake Chala is one of Tanzania's hidden gems. Its green waters, fed entirely by underground springs from Mt Kilimanjaro, are surrounded by diverse plants, trees, and wildlife. This special place guarantees that your visit to Lake Chala will be an unforgettable experience.

2

Day 02

Safari in Tarangire National Park

• In the morning, after breakfast, your safari guide will arrive at the hotel, and after meeting up with your driver, you will travel to Tarangire National Park. By around 10 a.m., you will already be on your first safari.
• In this park, you have the chance to see lots of wild Tanzanian animals, including lions, buffalos, giraffes, and zebras. But above all else, it is famous for its astonishing number of elephants, which typically tend to stay close to their drinking source, the Tarangire River. You should be aware that this is wild nature, so the guide cannot make any guarantees on the presence of specific wild animals, but you can be sure he will do his best to find everything you're looking for. The Essence team has its own radio channel that the drivers use to communicate with other guides and collaborate on searches for rare species.
• At lunchtime, you will receive a meal, after which the safari will continue. In the evening, you will be transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

3

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Maasai Visit

• After breakfast at the lodge, we depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife on a half-day safari tour. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants.
• Another big drawcard to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.
• After an astonishing game drive, you will drive back to Arusha for drop-off.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation costs
• Meals and drinking water while on safari
• Private, fully equipped safari jeep
• Personal guide and driver
• All entrance fees to nature areas and parks

What's Not Included

• International flight to Tanzania
• $50 country visa
• Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
• Travel insurance

What to bring

• Binoculars
• Camera
• Charged smartphone
• Casual clothing/safari outfit

Know before you go

• The departure dates for all our African safaris and tour packages are flexible according to your personal needs. Please contact us for further and more detailed information.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.