Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater – 3 days

Overview

What makes this journey special

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This 3-day Tanzania safari takes you through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, offering an unforgettable journey into the wild. In Tarangire, you’ll marvel at giant baobab trees and watch large herds of elephants alongside giraffes, buffalo, and predators roaming the savannah. The adventure continues in the Serengeti, where endless plains are alive with lions, cheetahs, leopards, and, depending on the season, the breathtaking Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Finally, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can spot black rhinos, hippos, elephants, and a dense concentration of wildlife against a stunning backdrop. This compact safari blends dramatic landscapes and incredible animal encounters, making it perfect for travelers seeking a rich safari experience in just three days.

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Destinations you will visit on this safari

Tarangire National Park Explore destination →

Serengeti National Park Explore destination →

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Explore destination →

Day by day

Your itinerary

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha or directly from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport. After a short briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive across the vast savannahs, where you’ll also spot giraffes, zebras, lions, and many bird species. In the late afternoon, continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Hotel

Day 2

Serengeti National park

After breakfast, set out for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Pass through the Ngorongoro highlands with scenic views before descending into the endless plains of the Serengeti. Spend the day exploring the park on game drives, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, and the great herds of wildebeest and zebras. Witness the magical Serengeti sunset before heading to your lodge/camp in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Tented Camps/Lodges

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater –Departure

Rise early for a drive back towards Ngorongoro, where you will descend 600 meters into the crater for a spectacular game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden,” is home to an incredible density of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and the rare black rhino. After an exciting safari and picnic lunch inside the crater, drive back to Arusha and drop-off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.

Getting there

Arrival & transfers

Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha or your hotel – Wild Gaze Safaris arranges all transfers as part of your quote.

Inclusions

What's included

Airport and destination transfers
Private professional safari guide
Private 4 x 4 safari with roof for game viewing
Daily bottle of mineral water during Safari
All meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Entrance, park fees and 18% VAT to our entrance fees

Not included

International flights
Tip to the driver guide and hoteliers
Insurance fees
Cost of Visas.
Bank transfer charges & card payments processing fee.
Expenses belong to person nature e.g Drinks not included on the meal plans, personal purchases, Laundry etc.

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