3-Day Safari Tarangire Park & Ngorongoro Crater

Upon arrival at either Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), our representative will be on hand to welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. You’ll spend the night at the Mtoni River Lodge, a stunning property nestled at the base of Mount Meru in the heart of Arusha city.

• Accommodation: Mtoni River Lodge

• Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park.

The park is named after the Tarangire River, which serves as the main water source for wildlife during the dry season. This attracts a wide variety of animals, making it one of the best places for game viewing, especially during dry periods.

Tarangire features diverse landscapes, including dense vegetation with elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forests. It is particularly famous for its large elephant herds, often seen gathering along the riverbanks.

You may also encounter giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, while predators such as lions and leopards are commonly seen following the herds. The park is also a haven for bird lovers, with more breeding bird species recorded here than in almost any other place on Earth.

After lunch and an extensive game drive, you will continue to Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you will arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge – Eileen’s Trees Inn.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu ( Eileen’s Trees Inn)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Crater and descend to the crater floor for a full-day game drive.

The crater floor is dotted with water sources and supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, with nearly 30,000 animals living within this natural enclosure formed by the slopes of an ancient volcano.

Ngorongoro is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, surrounded by steep walls rising about 610 meters from the crater floor and covering an area of approximately 259 square kilometers. It is recognized as one of the “Eighth Wonders of the Natural World” and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This unique environment is a true haven for wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to see a wide range of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and the endangered black rhinoceros.

You will enjoy a packed lunch at the hippo pool picnic site inside the crater. After an extensive game drive, you will ascend and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.

Travel Time: Approx. 4–5 hours (Ngorongoro → Arusha)

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)