3 DAYS ULTIMATE SAFARI
3 Days Safari: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater
This 3-day safari offers the perfect balance of comfort, adventure, and value. You will stay in well-selected midrange lodges that provide a relaxing and authentic safari experience. A professional driver-guide with extensive knowledge of the African bush will accompany you throughout the trip, ensuring you have the best possible wildlife sightings and insights into the ecosystems of Tarangire and Ngorongoro. This itinerary is ideal for those seeking a short but rewarding safari experience, combining breathtaking landscapes with close encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our friendly staff who will transfer you to your midrange hotel in Arusha. After check-in at Kibo Palace Hotel, you can choose to relax and recover from your journey or explore the city at your own pace. Your driver-guide will provide a briefing about the safari and answer any questions you may have.
Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel or similar
Meals: Full Board
Amenities: WiFi, swimming pool, restaurant, bar, spa
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, meet your safari guide and depart for Tarangire National Park (approximately 2 hours’ drive). Tarangire is famous for its large herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees. The park’s varied landscape of savannah, acacia woodlands, and swamps supports a rich variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. It is also home to over 500 bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the park. After the game drive, head to your lodge in Karatu for a relaxing evening and dinner.
Accommodation: Marella Valley Lodge, Karatu or similar
Meals: Full Board
Amenities: WiFi, restaurant, bar, garden
Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approximately 1.5 hours). Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of incredible wildlife sightings. The crater is home to a diverse range of animals including elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor also features salt flats, acacia forests, and Lake Magadi, where you can spot hippos, flamingos, and other water birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot before continuing the game drive. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and head back to Arusha, where you will check into Kibo Palace Hotel for your final night.
Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel or similar
Meals: Full Board
Amenities: WiFi, swimming pool, restaurant, bar, spa
What's Included on the Price
INCLUDED
✔️ Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
✔️ Accommodation in midrange lodges on a full board basis
✔️ Park entry fees and conservation charges
✔️ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔️ 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
✔️ Bottled water during safari
EXCLUDED
❌ International flights
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
❌ Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, souvenirs, beverages)
❌ Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
