Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from MJ7W+X3 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species
02 Enjoy a bush lunch at Matete Picnic Site amid scenic surroundings
03 Explore Tarangire's dramatic baobab-studded landscapes on game drives
04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera
05 Look for the Big Five, black rhinos, flamingos, elephants, and hyenas on the crater floor
06 Take in breathtaking landscapes and capture stunning photographs

Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari exploring the wildlife wonders of Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy game drives to spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species in their natural habitats. Admire the stunning baobab-studded landscapes of Tarangire and descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, to witness a dense concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos and flamingos.

Admire the stunning baobab-studded landscapes of Tarangire and descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, to witness a dense concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos and flamingos.

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, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet the representative for a warm welcome.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay.
Rest and relax at the hotel after your journey.

Accommodation: Maasailand or Similar
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before meeting your driver-guide in the hotel parking lot.
Board a 4x4 safari jeep and drive to Tarangire National Park.
Complete gate clearance at the park and begin a 2-3 hour game drive. Observe elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and abundant bird species across baobab-studded landscapes.
Stop at Matete Picnic Site for a bush lunch.
Continue with a 1-2 hour game drive after lunch to spot more wildlife and enjoy scenic views.
Drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge or Similar
Meal plan: Full Board

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and meet your driver-guide for departure.
Drive to Ngorongoro Gate and complete gate clearance.
Proceed to Seneto Descending Point and descend into the crater while enjoying spectacular views.
Enjoy a 3-hour game drive on the crater floor to see the Big Five, black rhinos, elephants, hyenas, and flamingos along the crater lake shores.
Stop at a designated picnic site inside the park for a bush lunch.
Ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha or continue to the airport for departure.