Northern Circuit2 Days2 days · Mid-RangeTarangire, Ngorongoro Crater
2 Days Tanzania Safari: Tarangire and Ngorongoro
A short, rewarding safari combining Tarangire's elephants with the Ngorongoro Crater.
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Northern Circuit · Mid-Range
3 Days Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Three of Tanzania's most famous parks in a fast-paced three-day adventure.
Duration
3 days
Tour type
Private
Accommodation
Comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps
Transport
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Meals
Full board on safari days
Destinations
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Best season
All year; June–October is the classic dry season
Overview
A full-on itinerary for travellers short on time. Long driving days are rewarded with Tarangire, a night in the Serengeti and a crater game drive. Consider adding a day if you prefer a slower pace.
Highlights
- Night in the Serengeti
- Tarangire elephants
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Big cat country around Seronera
- Rift Valley scenery
- Efficient short itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Drive into the Rift Valley to Tarangire, a park of ancient baobab trees and the Tarangire River. In the dry season it holds some of the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Expect a full day of game drives looking for elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion and a large variety of birds.
Full-day game drivePicnic lunch in the parkBaobab and river viewpoints
- Route
- Arusha → Tarangire
- Travel time
- About 2–2.5 hours
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Tarangire / Karatu area
- Accommodation
- Mid-range lodge or tented camp, Tarangire area
Pricing
Contact us for a personalized quotation. Prices depend on your travel dates, group size and accommodation level.
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entrance and conservation fees as per itinerary
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees where included
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water during game drives
- Airport transfers in Arusha / Kilimanjaro
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits unless listed)
- Personal expenses
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