The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the few places where all five live in a small area. Sightings are never guaranteed, but the crater gives you a strong chance.
3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro, Tanzania
3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Duration
3 Days - 2 Nights
- Tour TypePrivate safari
- Start PointArusha or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
- End PointArusha
- DeparturesDaily, all year
- AccommodationComfort lodge in Karatu
- MealsFull board
- VehicleToyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Good ForShort breaks and after a Kilimanjaro climb
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Pickup in Arusha after breakfast
- Game drive in Tarangire among baobabs
- Herds of elephants along the Tarangire River
- Overnight in Karatu
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
- Early descent into the crater, 600 m deep
- Look for black rhino, lions, buffalo and flamingos
- Picnic lunch on the crater floor
- Overnight in Karatu
Day 3
Mto wa Mbu and Return to Arusha
- Guided walk in Mto wa Mbu village
- Banana farms and local lunch
- Afternoon drive back to Arusha
Price Includes
Covered in the per person price.
- Private Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional guide
- 2 nights accommodation
- All meals
- Park and conservation fees
- Ngorongoro Crater descent fee
- Bottled drinking water
Price Excludes
Not covered in the price.
- Flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Drinks at lodges
- Tips
Questions About This Trip
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Can I see the Big Five in 3 days?
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Can this follow my Kilimanjaro climb?
Yes. We can collect you from your Moshi hotel the morning after you come down.
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Do you run this in the rainy season?
Yes. Both parks are open all year and the crater is green and quiet from April to May.
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