3-Day Taste of Tanzania Safari
Tarangire National Park & Ngorongoro Crater – A Perfect Safari Introduction
Tour Description
3 Days – An Intense Taster of Tanzania’s Wildlife Wonders
This three-day Tanzania safari package is designed to offer an intense taster of what Tanzania has to offer. You will experience all the excitement of an African wildlife safari in the most spectacular of landscapes. Explore Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant families and iconic baobab trees, before discovering the jewel that is the Ngorongoro Crater – breathtakingly beautiful and the best place in Tanzania to see the Big Five. Perfect for travelers with limited time seeking an authentic safari experience.
This is crafted short safari is designed for travelers seeking a taste of Tanzania’s legendary wildlife and landscapes. You will experience the thrill of game drives in Tarangire National Park, where massive elephant herds roam beneath ancient baobab trees. You will then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. This journey is perfect for those with limited time who want to experience the essence of a Tanzanian safari – diverse wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and the excitement of game viewing in some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Serengeti Wildlife Safari. You will be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha, where you can relax and prepare for the adventure ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you will have time to rest after your international flight.
Meals: At your own expense | Drinking water included
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
In the morning, your private safari guide will collect you from your accommodation in Arusha. You will set out for Tarangire National Park on a good tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. Along the way, you will pass many Maasai in their colorful traditional dress, walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle, and driving donkey carts.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of your safari vehicle, you will experience the seasonal swamps, savannah, and life-giving Tarangire River. You will encounter a multitude of creatures – from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, to name but a few. It is possible you will glimpse lions stalking prey or leopards watching, relaxing in the trees above.
After a full day of exploration, you will drive to your carefully selected accommodation for dinner and a restful night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Drinking water included
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Rise and shine! It is an early departure to the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you have reached the crater rim, you will drive down a steep track into the 600-metre-deep caldera to see a range of animals and birds.
The caldera (collapsed volcano) is home to over 25,000 mammals, ranging from the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard) to more than 500 species of birds. This is one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhino.
After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch inside the crater, you will ascend the crater rim and return to Arusha, where you will arrive in the early evening. End of services.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Drinking water included
End of Safari
Inclusions
Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport)
All national park entry fees and conservation fees
Ngorongoro Crater service fees
All game drives as described in the itinerary
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
All meals as indicated (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Accommodation as described in the itinerary
Exclusions
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff (suggested $15 per person per day)
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
Optional safari activities:
Balloon Safari (approximately $500 per person)
Maasai Village Visit (approximately $50 per vehicle)
Night Game Drive (approximately $165 per person)
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk (approximately $30 per person)
Olduvai Gorge and Museum Visit (approximately $40 per person)
