3 Days Tanzania Safari Experience: Tarangire & Ngorongoro

3 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari Overview

Our 3 days Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari is a 3-day trip with Ndovu African Expeditions that takes you to Arrival In Arusha, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Below you will find the tour overview, a day-by-day itinerary and what is included in the price.

Tour Overview:

A three-day Tanzania Safari designed to give you a concentrated taste of the country’s spectacular wildlife and landscapes. Witness the grandeur of Tarangire National Park, famed for its majestic elephant families and iconic Baobab trees, then continue to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, the ultimate destination to spot the Big Five.

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3 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari Itinerary

Day 1:

Upon arrival in Arusha, a Ndovu African Expeditions Limited representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Backpackers hotel/greenhouse hostel
Meals & Drinks: at own expense

Day 2:

After breakfast, your personal safari guide will collect you from your lodge. Travel on a smooth tarmac road across the rolling Masai plains, dotted with acacia trees. Observe the colorful Maasai people along the way, herding cattle, riding bicycles, or navigating donkey carts.

In Tarangire National Park, enjoy game drives from the open roof of your state-of-the-art safari jeep. Explore seasonal swamps, savannah, and the life-giving Tarangire River, spotting elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffalo, and possibly lions or leopards.

After a day of wildlife encounters, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Nyikani tarangire camp /Mawe lodge/honey guide tarangire camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, Drinks not included

Day 3:

Early morning departure to the lush highlands of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend the 600-meter deep crater to encounter a spectacular range of wildlife, including over 25,000 mammals such as the Big Five and more than 500 bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater before returning to Arusha in the early evening.

What Is Included in the 3 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari

• All transfers to the mountain and back to your Arusha hotel
• All Taxes/VAT
• A professional driver/guide
• All accommodation
• Drinking water
• Safari jeep with top up roof
• porter and Mount guide

Why Book the 3 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari With Us

Every 3 days Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari is run by our local team in Arusha, with an experienced English-speaking guide who knows the area well. We can adjust the 3 days Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari to your travel dates, group size and budget, and combine it with other trips in Tanzania.

Find more ideas among our Tanzania safari tours, check the best time to visit Tanzania and read our Tanzania safari FAQ. Official park information is available from Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA).

Good to Know Before Your 3 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Safari

The dry season from June to October offers easy wildlife viewing, while the green season brings lush scenery, newborn animals and fewer vehicles. Pack light, neutral-coloured clothing, a warm layer for early mornings, sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent and binoculars. Bring a valid passport and check visa requirements on the official Tanzania e-Visa portal before you travel.

Tipping is customary in Tanzania, and our team will share current guidelines when you book. If you have dietary needs, mobility requirements or a special celebration, tell us in advance so we can prepare everything for you.

Ready to go? Contact us to check availability and book your 3 days Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari.