Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Babati Rural Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park's famous elephant herds, baobab trees, and wildlife-rich river landscapes
02 Experience full-day game drives inside the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater
03 Spot the 'Big Five' in the crater's unique ecosystem with its high concentration of animals
04 Enjoy a scenic morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before returning to Arusha

Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari through Tanzania's Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness majestic elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, including the 'Big Five.' Explore the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and one of the world's largest intact volcanic calderas, before returning to Arusha.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's largest intact volcanic calderas.

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 Yes

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire National Park Safari

Depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a full day of game drives, focusing on the park's famous elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Tarangire is particularly spectacular during the dry season, when animals congregate around the Tarangire River.
Overnight stay at a lodge or campsite near or within Tarangire.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's largest intact volcanic calderas.
Enjoy a full day of game drives within the crater, where you'll have the chance to see a wide variety of wildlife, including the 'Big Five.'
The crater's unique ecosystem supports a high concentration of animals.
Overnight stay at a lodge or campsite near the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Enjoy a final morning game drive, either within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area or a short drive on the rim.
After the game drive, begin the drive back to Arusha.
Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).