3 DAYS SAFARI ARUSHA, NGORONGORO CRATER & TARANGIRE (IMPALA)
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3 DAYS SAFARI ARUSHA, NGORONGORO CRATER & TARANGIRE (IMPALA)

Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
$815
per person
3
days
4
activities
3
destinations

Overview

Discover the highlights of Northern Tanzania on this 3-day safari adventure. Explore the scenic landscapes of Arusha National Park, encounter large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire National Park, and experience exceptional wildlife viewing in the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This short but rewarding safari offers diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and excellent opportunities to spot many of Africa’s iconic animals, making it the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s renowned safari circuit.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Your Pre-Safari Lodge

dinner

Upon your arrival in Tanzania, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your pre-safari lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax and enjoy the lodge's facilities while preparing for the exciting adventure ahead. Later, you will meet your safari guide for a comprehensive pre-safari briefing. During the briefing, you will receive detailed information about your itinerary, wildlife experiences, accommodation arrangements, safety guidelines, and other important details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable safari. After the briefing, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.

Activities:

Airport transfer (from JRO to Arusha) Safari briefing

Accommodation:

Ahadi Lodge

Day 2: Arusha to Arusha National Park to Tarangire

breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and proceed to Arusha National Park, a scenic and diverse park nestled at the foot of Mount Meru. Despite being one of Tanzania's smaller national parks, it boasts a remarkable variety of landscapes, including montane forests, open grasslands, crater lakes, and the Momella Lakes. Enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may encounter giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks, and various primate species, including black-and-white colobus monkeys. The park is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with hundreds of bird species inhabiting its forests and lakes. On clear days, spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru provide excellent photographic opportunities. After a picnic lunch and an afternoon of wildlife viewing, drive to Tarangire to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Activities:

Game drive Drive to Karatu

Accommodation:

Sangaiwe Mbuyu Lodge

Day 3: Tarangire National Park to Karatu

All meals included

After an early breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant populations and iconic baobab trees. Upon arrival, embark on a full-day game drive through the park's diverse habitats, including riverine forests, acacia woodlands, and open savannah. The Tarangire River attracts an abundance of wildlife, especially during the dry season. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, and numerous bird species. The park offers excellent opportunities for photography, with wildlife often seen against the backdrop of ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later drive to Karatu for your overnight

Activities:

Game drive Drive to Karatu

Accommodation:

Kankari Lodge Karatu

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

breakfast, lunch

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations. Enjoy a game drive across the crater floor, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. You may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and, with a bit of luck, the endangered black rhino. The crater's unique ecosystem and stunning scenery make it one of the most rewarding safari experiences in Tanzania. After a picnic lunch at the crater floor, ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening, where you will be dropped at your post-safari accommodation or at Airport for your flight.

Activities:

Game drive Drive to Arusha

Destinations

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Northern Tanzania, Arusha Region

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Northern Tanzania, Manyara Region

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

Northern Tanzania, near Arusha city

Book This Tour

Price per person $815
All-inclusive package
Subtotal $815
Service Fee $50
Total $865

Tour Information

Duration 3 Days
Difficulty Easy
Group Size 6 Max
Min Age 5 Years
Languages English, Swahili

What's Included

All accommodation
All meals as specified
Professional guides
Transportation
Park entrance fees

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