3 Days / 2 Nights – Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari
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Overview
This short safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience Tanzania’s incredible wildlife within a compact schedule. Explore the Ngorongoro Crater — often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” — with its dense population of wildlife, before heading to Tarangire, home to elephants, baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. A perfect taste of Northern Tanzania’s highlights.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be met by your expert safari guide. Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for lunch. The afternoon is spent at leisure, enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 2 :
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to about 25,000 large mammals including elephants, rhinos, lions, buffalo, and countless herbivores. The dramatic setting of enclosed crater walls creates one of the best wildlife-viewing arenas in the world. Overnight in Ngorongoro or Tarangire.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch. Known for its huge elephant herds and striking baobab trees, the park also hosts diverse species of wildlife and over 500 bird species. In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Includes/Excludes
- Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide
- Park and conservation entry fees
- Game drives and activities as per itinerary
- Accommodation in quality lodges/camps
- Bottled water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
- Upgrade to a luxury crater rim lodge for panoramic views
- Scenic bush lunch in Ngorongoro or Tarangire
- Balloon safari extension in nearby Serengeti (with itinerary adjustment)
- Cultural visit to a Maasai village en route
