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Tarangire & Ngorongoro Expedition — 4 Days
- Tarangire National Park | Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire & Ngorongoro Expedition — 4 Days
Trip Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations: Tarangire National Park | Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Style: Private Lodge Safari
Start/End Point: Arusha
Ideal For: Wildlife lovers, couples, families, photographers
Best Time: June – October (Dry Season) | December – March (Green Season & calving)
Include
- 3 nights’ accommodation in lodges or tented camps
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and fridge
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park fees and crater conservation fees
- All meals as listed in the itinerary (3B, 4L, 3D)
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Tour Guide
Accommodation
Pickup Ride
Breakfast
Dinner
Exclude
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees (approx. $50 per person)
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit, nature walks)
- Tips and gratuities (suggested $15–30/day per group)
- Personal expenses
Photographer
Private Expenses
Room Service
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
- Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport.
- Transfer to your lodge in Arusha for relaxation and safari briefing.
- Optional: Explore Arusha town or local markets depending on arrival time.
Accommodation Options:
- Mid-range: Ilboru Safari Lodge
- Luxury: Arusha Serena Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours).
- Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
- Highlights: Massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, lions, zebras, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.
- Evening transfer to your tented camp or lodge near the park.
Accommodation Options:
- Mid-range: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Highlands
- After breakfast, drive through Lake Manyara region and into the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands.
- Stop for an optional cultural visit at Mto wa Mbu village or a local market.
- Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim or in Karatu for overnight.
- Enjoy views of the lush crater forest and surrounding landscapes.
Accommodation Options:
- Mid-range: Marera Valley Lodge, Eileen’s Trees Inn
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha
- Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site.
- Half-day game drive on the crater floor, home to the Big Five, flamingos, hippos, and rare black rhinos.
- Picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool.
- Afternoon drive back to Arusha; drop-off at hotel or airport (JRO or Arusha Airport).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch