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Private safari journey · Tanzania

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

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha before game drives in Tarangire National Park and a descent into Ngorongoro Crater to look for wildlife.

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Duration
3 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Guide price
From US$1,074
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Your tour starts at Zanzibar Airport at 8:00am flight to Arusha Airport where you will be Landing at 9:15am, up on arrivals at the Airport you will Meet your professional driver guide who will accompanying you during your safari, you will spotting the Big Five (leopard, lion, rhino, buffalo, and elephant). Enjoy the Luxury lodges, a private 4x4 safari vehicle, an expert guide, delicious meals, Every detail is included for a seamless and unforgettable adventure.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself 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
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Suitable for all ages

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

Flying from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport then Drives to Tarangire

Your safari with us starts at Zanzibar for your 8:00 AM flight to Arusha, landing at 9:15 AM. Meet your friendly driver-guide and head on a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, learning about Arusha’s landscapes and Maasai culture along the way. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich biodiversity, with landscapes ranging from seasonal swamps to open savannahs and the Tarangire River flowing through. Look out for lions stalking their prey or leopards resting in tree branches above. Enjoy your packed lunch inside the park and continue your game drive into the afternoon. By 4:30 PM, your safari ends, and you’ll head to your lodge to relax. As evening falls, unwind with a delicious dinner and soak in the peaceful sounds of nature before settling in for the night.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Transfer from your Lodge To Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer time: about 1hr After a delicious breakfast, set off for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking natural beauty and cultural significance. As you descend into the vast crater, prepare for an incredible safari with chances to spot Africa’s Big Five – prides of lions, herds of buffalo, elephants, leopards, and the rare black rhino. The crater also hosts colourful birdlife like flamingos gracing its lakes, alongside countless other species roaming freely in this stunning environment. Within moments, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a rich variety of wildlife in every direction. After your game drive, head to the lodge to relax, enjoy a hearty dinner, and settle in for a peaceful overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Transfer from your Lodge to Lake Manyara Np then drives back to Arusha

Rise and shine with a delicious breakfast at 7:00 AM as your safari comes to an end. Today, you’ll depart for Lake Manyara National Park, beautifully set at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. This stunning park is known for its diverse landscapes, from lush forests to open savannahs, and its famous tree-climbing lions. Keep an eye out for elephants, graceful giraffes, and a variety of bird species around the shimmering alkaline lake. Enjoy a captivating game drive, soaking in the beauty and wildlife of this peaceful park. Later in the afternoon, you will return to Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport, with drop-off around 3:00 PM, depending on your departure time, carrying memories of an unforgettable safari adventure.
  • 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 flights during the tour
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. 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

Rates and dates

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From

US$1,074

per person

Guide price

US$1,463 per person

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Journey details

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Journey pace

2 stays

2 nights across 3 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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