3-Day Short Safari – Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Overview
This 3-day safari is perfect for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the wonders of Tanzania’s wildlife. Explore the elephant paradise of Tarangire National Park and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. A compact but rich safari experience with comfortable lodges and stunning landscapes.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its large elephant population, impressive baobab trees, and diverse landscapes. Enjoy a game drive with picnic or bush lunch. In the late afternoon, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Tarangire – Ngorongoro Highlands (via Lake Manyara – optional stop)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire or choose to stop briefly at Lake Manyara National Park for a short game drive (optional, depending on time). Then, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving in time for relaxation at your lodge.
Accommodation: Country Lodge Karatu / Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Departure
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor is home to abundant wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, zebras, and more. After a picnic lunch, return to Arusha, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All park entry fees and conservation fees
- 6 nights’ full-board accommodation
- Bottled drinking water throughout safari
- Transfers to/from airport
- International flights (to/from Tanzania)
- Visa fees ($50–$100 depending on nationality)
- Travel insurance & medical evacuation cover
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari in Serengeti)
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide & lodge staff
- Personal items
- Pre/post accommodation in Arusha (can be added on request)
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