Tarangire elephants on a 3-day Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania safari

Short Safari

3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Express

3 Days / 2 Nights From $890 pp Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro
Group Size
2–7 guests
Difficulty
Easy
Best Months
Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb
Starting From
Arusha

Day-by-Day Itinerary

01

Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Pickup from your Arusha hotel at 7:30 AM. Drive 2.5 hours to Tarangire — famous for vast elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Full afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, prime hunting ground for lions and leopards. Sunset return to your tented camp.

Tarangire Safari Camp L, D
02

Tarangire → Ngorongoro Highlands

Early morning game drive in Tarangire before transferring to Karatu via Mto wa Mbu. Optional cultural visit to a Maasai boma. Afternoon arrival at your lodge perched on the Ngorongoro Crater rim — cocktails at sunset overlooking the caldera.

Rhino Lodge / Similar B, L, D
03

Ngorongoro Crater Descent → Arusha

Pre-dawn descent into the Ngorongoro Crater — Africa's "Garden of Eden." Spend the morning tracking lions, rhinos, elephants, hippos and flamingos in this 260 km² caldera. Picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Spring before ascending and returning to Arusha by 6 PM.

End of safari B, L

What's Included

  • All park & crater fees
  • 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • All meals as listed (B/L/D)
  • Bottled water in vehicle
  • Airport transfers

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa ($50–$100)
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks (alcoholic & soft)
  • Tips for guide & camp staff
  • Optional Maasai village fee ($30)
  • Personal items & laundry

Pricing (Per Person USD)

SeasonMonthsSharingSingle Supp.
LowApr–May, Nov$890+$180
ShoulderJan–Mar, Jun, Oct$1,050+$220
HighJul–Sep, Dec$1,290+$280

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