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3-Day Midrange Safari to Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro & Tarangire safari tour

From$1,290

Durations3 Days

Tour TypeSafari Tour

Tour Overview

Experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife on this intimate 3-day safari adventure. Discover Tarangire National Park's ancient baobabs and elephant herds, followed by the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater's diverse ecosystem. Stay in comfortable midrange lodges while enjoying personalized service on this private safari journey through Africa's most stunning landscapes.

Tour Activities

Immerse yourself in Tanzania's wilderness as you explore Tarangire's diverse wildlife and the extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater. Experience up-close encounters with elephants, lions, and possibly the rare black rhino, all while enjoying comfortable accommodations and expert guiding.

Tour Includes:

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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Tour Plan

This three-day safari adventure takes you through two of Tanzania's most spectacular parks. Begin in Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobabs and large elephant herds, then explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Arrival in Arusha

Main Destination: Arusha (City)

Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel - Mid-range hotel located in or near Arusha

You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transferred to Forrest Hill Hotel. If time allows, you can do an Arusha city tour, visiting the famous art gallery (Cultural Heritage), local market, and Masai market.

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge - Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

Today, your safari adventure begins! After breakfast, we will pick you up from the lodge at 8:00am and drive to Tarangire National Park for two hours. The park is well known for its large elephant herds and abundance of ancient baobab trees (the largest trees on the continent). From the open roof of the vehicle, you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna, and Tarangire River, which is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to giraffes, impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, eland, warthogs, and elephants. You will have your picnic lunch at a picnic site with a spectacular view! Finally, you continue with game viewing as we head towards Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Get ready for an early start at 6:00am as you hop into the safari vehicle and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with a packed breakfast. This mesmerizing place boasts a wide range of indigenous East African wildlife, including the rare black rhinos—if luck is on your side, you might catch a glimpse of one! Spanning about 20km in diameter, expect to spend five to six hours exploring the crater's beauty. After the unforgettable adventure, you will return to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)