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3-Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania: Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing and a picnic near the Hippo Pool, then explore Tarangire’s baobab landscapes on a game drive.

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Duration
3 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Guide price
From US$941
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Embark on a 3-day luxury safari through Tanzania’s iconic parks. ExploreTarangire, known for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Garden of Eden,” home to diverse and abundant wildlife. End your journey in Lake Manyara National Park, where lush landscapes and rich biodiversity await. Enjoy guided game drives, breathtaking views, and relax in luxury lodges throughout your adventure.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & normal 4x4 vehicle International flights are booked separately A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 1 year

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Lake Manyara National Parkk

Your day begins with an early morning hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, embark on an exciting game drive to explore the park's diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Enjoy a delicious packed lunch at a picnic site in the afternoon, then continue your exploration of the park before heading to your Luxury Lodge in Karatu/Mto Wa Mbu for an overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge before departing for Ngorongoro Crater with packed lunch boxes. On your way, stop at the Crater viewpoint for a stunning panoramic view. Descend into the Crater for a Crater tour, exploring its incredible wildlife. At lunchtime, you will stop at a picnic site near the Hippo Pool. After lunch, continue with a short game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park with packed lunches, where upon arrival you will embark on a game drive through landscapes dominated by ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants; enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your exploration of the park's renowned wildlife, concluding in the late afternoon with your return to Arusha.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  8. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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From

US$941

per person

Guide price

US$1,278 per person

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Journey pace

2 stays

2 nights across 3 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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