3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
A short, well-paced safari covering two of the most rewarding wildlife areas in Northern Tanzania. Built for travellers with limited time who still want a complete experience.
3 days, 2 nights
Tarangire National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Arusha
Mid-range lodges and tented camps
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Maximum 6–7 travellers per vehicle, depending on season
Two parks. Three days. A complete safari.
Tarangire’s open savannah, acacia woodland and baobab trees on day one, then the Ngorongoro Crater floor on day three, where permanent water supports a high density of wildlife. Day two is kept lighter, so you rest properly before the early crater descent.
Detailed itinerary
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
- Drive approx. 2–3 hours
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Morning pickup in Arusha and departure toward Tarangire National Park, arriving by late morning. Entry into the park, and the first game drive begins.
The landscape is defined by wide open savannah, scattered acacia woodland and large baobab trees. Game viewing focuses around the Tarangire River, a key water source that draws wildlife throughout the day. Large elephant herds are common, often moving in groups.
Giraffe · Zebra · Wildebeest · Buffalo · Various antelope species · Lion
Lion are present, though sightings depend on conditions.
Lunch is taken at a designated picnic site inside the park. The afternoon game drive covers different areas before exiting in the late afternoon, followed by the drive to the campsite or camp area near Tarangire or Karatu.
Fig tree camp and lodge, Fanaka safari lodge, Eileen's Trees Inn, lilac elevate inn, farm of dreams or Jangwani Lodge, depending on availability.
Tarangire area → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at camp and departure toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive shifts gradually from dry lowland terrain into cooler highland landscape, winding through agricultural areas and forested sections as you approach the crater region. Arrival in the Ngorongoro highlands by early to mid-afternoon.
This day is kept lighter to allow proper rest before the early crater descent the following morning. Depending on timing, there may be short stops along the way for viewpoints and local surroundings.
Fig tree camp and lodge, Fanaka safari lodge, Eileen's Trees Inn, lilac elevate inn, farm of dreams or Jangwani Lodge, depending on availability.
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Early breakfast and descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, approximately 600 metres down. The crater floor is compact and allows for efficient game viewing within a relatively short time. The enclosed ecosystem and permanent water sources support a high density of wildlife. The game drive covers different habitats within the crater, including open grassland, swamp areas and woodland.
Lion · Buffalo · Zebra · Wildebeest · Hippo · Elephant (typically older bulls)
There is a possibility of spotting black rhino, although sightings are not guaranteed.
Midday picnic lunch is taken at a designated site, often close to a hippo pool. After lunch, a short further game drive before ascending out of the crater in the early afternoon.
Return drive to Arusha, arriving late afternoon or early evening.
What's included
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha
- All meals during the safari, as shown in the itinerary
- Drinking water throughout
- Soft drinks during game drives
- All scheduled game drives and activities as per the itinerary
- All accommodation during the safari (mid-range lodges and tented camps)
- International and domestic flights
- Airport transfers, available on request at USD 50 each way
- Visa fees, if applicable
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities: guideline USD 5 per traveller per day for your guide and camp crew
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry and phone usage
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation before and after the safari, unless requested
Before you travel
Your safari starts and ends in Arusha
We collect you from your hotel in Arusha on the morning of Day 1 and drop you back there at the end of the safari.
Arriving by air?
Airport transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport can be arranged at USD 50 each way. Let us know your flight details when you book.
Need a hotel in Arusha?
Accommodation before and after the safari is not included, but we are happy to book it for you. Just tell us your dates and the kind of place you have in mind.
Travelling with purpose
Tanzania is one of the most extraordinary places on earth. When you travel with us, you experience the country while helping to secure the lives of orphaned children.
We support Severe Children’s Home in Arusha, a registered Tanzanian non-governmental organisation. Every safari booking contributes directly to its work.
Severe Children’s Home
OONGO/R/8978, registered under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002
4 February 2026, valid to 3 February 2036
P.O. Box 3013, Arusha, Tanzania
Follow the home on Instagram: @severechildrenshome. Our certificate of registration is available on request: just ask and we will send it with your booking confirmation.
Prices depend on the number of travellers in your group.
All prices in US dollars, per person. Smaller groups carry a supplement, as the vehicle, guide and crater fees are shared across fewer people.
3 days, 2 nights · starts and ends in Arusha
Maximum 6–7 travellers per vehicle, depending on season
Every booking contributes directly to the work of Severe Children’s Home in Arusha.