Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Tarangire National Park
5-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife Safari
The classic northern circuit: Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Wildlife Safaris · Private Safaris
3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- 3 days / 2 nights
- 2 destinations
- Flexible / mixed
Overview
A short, rewarding introduction to northern Tanzania: Tarangire's elephants and baobabs followed by a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Ideal when time is limited — before or after a Kilimanjaro climb, or as a first taste of safari. You start close to Arusha in Tarangire, then climb into the cool highlands for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.
Destinations on this safari
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha in the morning for Tarangire. Spend the day on game drives along the Tarangire River, looking for elephant herds, giraffe, lion and the park's rich birdlife among the baobabs.
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Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
An early start takes you to the crater rim and down to the crater floor for a full day of wildlife viewing — with a chance of black rhino, lion, elephant and flamingo. Picnic lunch inside the crater.
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Day 3: Return to Arusha
Enjoy a relaxed morning — optionally a walk or a cultural visit — before driving back to Arusha, or continue on to Zanzibar or your next adventure.
Accommodation
Lodges or tented camps chosen to match your budget and travel style. Specific properties are confirmed in your proposal.
Itineraries are a starting point. Final routing, accommodation and pricing are confirmed in your personalised proposal.
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