3 Days (2 Nights) Tarangire National Park And Ngorongoro Crater
3-day Tarangire and Ngorongoro safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, two of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
Start your adventure in Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy thrilling game drives through its scenic landscapes.
Next, explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa. Descend into the crater for incredible game viewing, including the Big Five—elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos—alongside zebras, hippos, and more.
This short but action-packed safari offers breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and a chance to experience Tanzania’s natural beauty in just a few days.
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Meals & Accomodations
Upon arrival rrival at alrport, you will meet your "Ngatunga Tours Guide."
This will take you to your hotel(Ahadi Lodge/Arusha Green mountain hotel) and the rest of the day is at lelisure, you can relax and enjoy the African atmosphere.
Your personal and experienced Ngatunga Tours Guide not only knows a lot about the Tanzanian culture, but can also tell you a lot about the beautiful national parks and sights of the country. So dont be afrald to ask your Tanzania Specialist gulde questions - he will be happy to answer them all.
This trip is an exclusive private safari so you can enjoy your trip to the fullest! You can decide for yourself when to leave In the morning and when to
return In the evening. You can also observe a specific animal or herd for as long as
you like during the safari. You don't have to be considerate of anyone. Your personal Guide will advise you during the safari so that your trip will be an unforgettable experience. Tomorrow morning your safarl wll begin.
After breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park for an exciting full-day game drive. As one of Tanzania’s lesser-known parks, it retains an authentic safari atmosphere with its rolling hills and majestic baobab trees standing against the vast blue sky.
Tarangire boasts the largest elephant population in the world, with herds of up to 300 elephants gathering near the river to drink or bathe in the mud. In addition to elephants, the park is a haven for birdwatchers and hosts a variety of predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and even tree-climbing pythons.
Spanning 2,600 km²—about the size of Luxembourg—Tarangire’s diverse landscape of savannah, seasonal swamps, and towering baobabs is home to Masai giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, elands, fringe-eared oryx, and the peculiar-looking long-necked gerenuk, along with over 550 bird species.
Renowned for its large elephant herds, Tarangire offers one of East Africa’s best opportunities to observe these magnificent creatures up close.
After an adventurous day in the park, continue to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
In the early morning, depart from Arusha and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through the Great Rift Valley and lush crater forests before reaching the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
This collapsed volcano forms a unique ecosystem, supporting a vast array of wildlife and vegetation. The crater is home to Africa’s highest concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and the rare black rhino. It is one of the best places to spot the Big Five and offers stunning panoramic views from the crater rim.
Descend over 600 meters into the crater, where a permanent water supply sustains diverse wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, and large African elephants. The area also hosts a high density of predators, such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and elusive leopards.
A visit to Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake, offers sights of flamingos, hippos, and various water birds.
After an exhilarating seven-hour game drive, transfer directly to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar, another destination, or home.
INCLUDED COST
What to bring on safari
- sturdy shoes (trekking shoes or solid sneakers are sufficient)
- light shoes, flipflop/sandals to wear in camp
- long trousers
- shorts and/or light trousers
- shirts, t-shirts, light blouses
- jumper
- light down jacket and/or rain jacket/windbreaker
- scarf, hat, gloves and warm jumper (May to end of August and higher altitudes like Ngorongoro)
- pyjama
- bathing suit
- sunglasses, sun hat, sun screen
- toilet bag (towels and body wash are always available in camp)
- personal medicines
- glasses, contact lenses
- headlight (especially for camping tours and because we can never find the light switches at night)
- binoculars
- camera with charger/batteries/adapter
- passport, flight tickets, credit card, etc.
- pen (to fill in immigration forms)