Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park, home to vast elephant herds and ancient baobabs
02 Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a renowned site for spotting endangered black rhinos
03 Witness over 500 bird species, including flamingos, across these stunning landscapes
04 Enjoy comfortable lodge stays with private showers
05 Experience personalized service with a private driver-guide throughout the safari

Embark on a 3-day safari in Tanzania exploring Tarangire National Park's elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the remarkable wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy thrilling game drives through scenic landscapes, picnic lunches in the bush, and unforgettable encounters with animals including black rhinos, lions, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and flamingos. This short safari combines two of northern Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife destinations with comfortable lodge stays and private guiding throughout.

Embark on a 3-day safari in Tanzania exploring Tarangire National Park's elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the remarkable wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival at Arusha (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Meet and greet by a representative, who will provide a brief introduction.
Transfer to your lodge in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Breakfast at your hotel in Arusha (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM).
Depart for Tarangire National Park (approximately 2.5 hours' drive).
Explore Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds and baobab trees.
Spot a wide variety of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species.
Picnic lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM).
Continue the game drive until late afternoon.

Return to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Breakfast at your lodge in Karatu (7:30 AM - 8:00 AM).
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approximately 1 hour).
Visit Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and geopark, 600 meters deep.
Observe abundant wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and migratory birds such as flamingos.
Picnic lunch at the Ngoitoktok hippo pool.
Enjoy a final game drive before ascending the crater.

Drive back to Arusha for the end of the tour or an airport transfer for your next flight.