Luxury safari

3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

A relaxed luxury safari with time to enjoy Tarangire’s baobab landscapes and a full morning in the Ngorongoro Crater.

3 daysDuration
LuxuryComfort level
DriveTravel style
From $1,300Per person

3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

Two of Tanzania’s most beautiful parks at an unhurried pace. With two days in Tarangire you have time to find its lions, leopards and pythons as well as the famous elephants.

Stay in luxury lodges, enjoy a candle-lit dinner overlooking the highlands, then spend your final morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Arusha→Tarangire→Ngorongoro→Arusha

Your itinerary

Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests — just ask.

Pick-up in Arusha and drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among the baobabs, then relax at your luxury lodge.

Overnight Tarangire areaMeals Lunch, Dinner

Morning game drive in Tarangire’s quieter southern areas, then drive to the highlands with a stop at the Lake Manyara viewpoint. Optional cultural or coffee-farm visit.

Overnight Ngorongoro / Karatu areaMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend into the crater for a morning game drive among the Big Five, picnic lunch on the crater floor, then return to Arusha.

Overnight —Meals Breakfast, Lunch

Where you’ll stay

We offer a wide range of accommodation, from comfortable mid-range stays to luxurious, high-end retreats. We confirm your exact lodges when you book, based on availability and your preferences.
Safari tented camp

Tarangire area

1 night · Luxury lodge or tented camp

Hand-picked luxury lodges and exclusive tented camps in prime wildlife areas, with spacious en-suite rooms, fine dining and outstanding views.

En-suite roomsSwimming pool (most lodges)Fine diningBar & loungeWi-Fi in main areasLaundry service

Ngorongoro / Karatu area

1 night · Luxury lodge or tented camp

Hand-picked luxury lodges and exclusive tented camps in prime wildlife areas, with spacious en-suite rooms, fine dining and outstanding views.

En-suite roomsSwimming pool (most lodges)Fine diningBar & loungeWi-Fi in main areasLaundry service

What you’ll experience

National parks

  • Tarangire National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater

Wildlife

Elephants, lions, leopards, black rhino, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos and over 500 bird species.

Experiences

  • Tarangire at a relaxed pace
  • Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Luxury lodges
  • Coffee-farm or cultural visit (optional)
  • Gourmet bush lunches

What’s included

Included

  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Park entrance and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All game drives as described in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Meals as listed for each day
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for your guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
  • Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari)

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3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater 3 days · Luxury · Drive Starting from $1,300 / person
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