3-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
Experience two of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this affordable 3-day, 2-night budget safari to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. This short safari offers excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, and many other wildlife species while staying in comfortable budget lodges or camps.
Duration
3 Days
Style
Small Group
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
January to February and June to December
Highlights
- Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
- After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park.
- Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, famous for its large elephant herds, impressive baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
- Overnight: Budget lodge/camp, Tarangire area
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Arrive at your budget lodge or campsite in the afternoon and relax while enjoying views of the surrounding highlands.
- Overnight: Budget lodge/camp, Ngorongoro area
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
- Wake up early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive.
- Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and, with luck, black rhinos.
- After the game drive, ascend from the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Included
- 2 nights budget accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the safari
- Shared 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Tarangire National Park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater fees
- Game drives as specified
- Arusha pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and applicable tourism levies
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers outside the safari itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and other personal beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry
- Optional activities
- Accommodation before or after the safari
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Any services not specifically listed under What's Included
Practical Information
- Why Choose This Safari?
- Affordable Tanzania safari experience
- Visit two iconic destinations in only 3 days
- Excellent elephant viewing in Tarangire
- Explore the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife
- Shared safari option keeps the price affordable
- Ideal for first-time safari travelers
- Perfect for travelers with limited time
- Can be upgraded to private or luxury accommodation
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