Safari Summary
Overview
Destination: Tarangire National Park– Ngorongoro Crater
Experience the best of northern Tanzania on this compact 3day safari. Explore the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, witnessing elephants, lions, and other iconic African animals in their natural habitat.
Important Facts
Tour Features
Mid Range
This midrange tour uses lodges and tented camps
Private Tour
This safari is arranged privately for your group.
Solo Travelers
Suitable for solo travelers.
Customizable
This itinerary can be customized.
Children Policy
Minimum age accepted is 0 and above.
Start Date
This safari can start on any day.
Safari Overview
Highlights
Arrival – Tanzania (Briefing, Relaxation & Optional Activities)
Arusha – Tarangire – Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater – Departure / Zanzibar / International Flight
Route Overview
Your Safari Map
Day 1
Arusha City
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Day 3
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day by Day
Safari Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. The drive takes you through beautiful scenery and gives you your first glimpse of Tanzania’s landscapes and local life.
After check-in, you will have time to relax, recover from your journey, and enjoy the hotel facilities. Later, your safari guide will meet you for a short briefing. This briefing will cover your full itinerary, safari rules, park information, and what to expect during your adventure in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose optional activities to explore Arusha and its surroundings:
1.Arusha Town Tour: Explore the local market, visit the Old German Boma Museum and the Tanzanite Experience for cultural history and Tanzania’s famous gemstone experience, then continue to the Maasai Market & Local Handicrafts for handmade souvenirs, beadwork, and authentic local crafts.
2.Napuru Hiking Experience: A short guided hike offering panoramic views of Arusha town and Mount Meru.
3.Coffee Plantation & Lake Duluti Tour: Visit a local coffee farm to learn the coffee-making process from bean to cup, enjoy fresh Tanzanian coffee tasting, and continue to Lake Duluti for a peaceful nature experience with optional canoeing, bird watching, and scenic views.
4.Bicycle Village Tour: Ride through scenic neighborhoods and experience daily life in local communities.
5.Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Kilimanjaro View: Visit Materuni Waterfalls for a short hike and waterfall experience, enjoy a local coffee tour, and take in stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation
Africa safari Arusha
After an early breakfast in Arusha, you will be picked up by your professional safari driver-guide and depart for Tarangire National Park. The drive takes approximately 2–3 hours, passing through beautiful Maasai villages, local farms, and scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania.
Upon arrival at the park, you will begin your first game drive immediately, exploring the vast wilderness filled with incredible wildlife. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, often seen moving in groups, as well as lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 400 species of birds. The park’s iconic baobab trees and the Tarangire River create a stunning and unique African safari setting.
At midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park at a designated safe site, often near the river where animals frequently come to drink water. After lunch, you will continue with an afternoon game drive, searching for predators and observing wildlife in their natural habitat while enjoying breathtaking views of the savannah.
In the late afternoon, you will exit the park and drive to your lodge or camp located in Karatu or Mto wa Mbu area. Here, you will enjoy dinner, relax, and spend the night preparing for the next day’s adventure.
Accommodation
Africa safari karatu
After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations in the world. You will descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive inside a natural wildlife sanctuary often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Inside the crater, you will enjoy incredible wildlife viewing in a unique ecosystem that hosts the famous Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard) in a single area. You will also see zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and many other species living within the crater floor. The scenery is breathtaking, with open grasslands, swamps, and lakes surrounded by steep volcanic walls.
At midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater, often near the hippo pool, while continuing to enjoy uninterrupted views of wildlife in their natural habitat. After lunch, you will proceed with an afternoon game drive before ascending from the crater and beginning your journey back.
End of Safari Options (Flexible Departure)
After the safari experience, you will be transferred according to your travel plans:
1. International Flight Departure
You will be driven to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight. This option is ideal for guests concluding their safari in Tanzania.
2. Zanzibar Beach Extension
You can continue your journey with a short flight to Zanzibar for a relaxing beach holiday. This is a perfect combination of safari + beach experience, offering white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and luxury resorts.
Accommodation details are available on request for this part of the itinerary.
What is Covered
Includes & Excludes
-Private 4x4 safari vehicle
-Professional English-speaking driver-guide
-All park, Crater Fees & conservation fees
-All game drives as per itinerary
-Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
o Tips for driver/guide or lodge staff
o Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
o Optional activities outside the itinerary (cultural visits, hot air balloon, etc.
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