3 Days
3-Day Tanzania Safari Express: Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
The classic short circuit, with a rest day built in to acclimatize before the game drives begin — Tarangire’s elephants, then the Ngorongoro Crater’s Big Five.
Tour Highlights
Elephants of Tarangire
Massive herds beneath ancient baobab trees.
The Ngorongoro Crater
Your best chance to see the Big 5 in one day.
Custom 4x4 Vehicle
Pop-up roof game drives for wildlife viewing and photography.
A Gentle Start
Relax and acclimatize in Arusha before the safari begins.
Day by Day
Arrival & Rest Day in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a relaxing evening at leisure — rest, unwind, and prepare for the safari ahead. Dinner and overnight at Tulia Boutique Hotel.
Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire for a game drive among massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and tree-climbing pythons. Spot lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and buffalo near the river, plus waterbucks, impalas, and countless bird species in the swamps and woodlands. Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a 600-meter-deep volcanic caldera and the best place to see the Big 5 in one morning, including the endangered black rhino. See hippos, flamingos on Lake Magadi, and spotted hyenas before ascending and driving back to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- All game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entry fees for Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater
- Ngorongoro Crater descent fee
- Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner on all days)
- 2 nights at Tulia Boutique Hotel + 1 night at Marera Valley Lodge
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
What's Not Included
- International flights to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Visa fees (available on arrival)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (except water)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
