3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Private Safari — 1
Northern Tanzania · Private safari

3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Private Safari

Make a short northern escape count with Tarangire’s baobab landscapes and a day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Two nights in Karatu and airport transfers frame this private three-day programme.

Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Quoted rate
US$950 / person
Journey style
Private guided safari
Quoted rateUS$950
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Northern Tanzania · Private safari

A journey to remember.

Make a short northern escape count with Tarangire’s baobab landscapes and a day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Two nights in Karatu and airport transfers frame this private three-day programme.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The moments that make it

  1. Two remarkable parks, one private escape

  2. Private Game Drives

  3. Birdwatching

Activities along this journeyOpen an activity to explore it. Check the daily programme and inclusions for included and optional experiences.
A JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY

Your journey, day by day.

Explore the proposed route one day at a time. Open each day to see the activities and travel arrangements described in the itinerary; the final details for your chosen dates will be confirmed in your written quote.

day01

Arrival, Tarangire and Karatu

Marera Valley Lodge

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your professional Humbaro Tours & Safari driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, depart for Tarangire National Park.

Enjoy a game drive exploring the park's famous baobab trees, large elephant herds and diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and buffaloes.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later in the afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

Overnight stay
Marera Valley Lodge
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Approximate travel
JRO → Tarangire: 159 km / 2.5–3 h. Tarangire → lodge: 100–120 km / 2–2.5 h.
day02

A day in Ngorongoro Crater

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent crater for a full-day game drive.

Explore the crater floor in search of the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and the endangered black rhino. Other wildlife includes zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and numerous bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, ascend the crater and return to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.

Overnight stay
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Approximate travel
Lodge → Ngorongoro Gate: 20–25 km / 30 min. Descent: 25 km / 45–60 min. Crater → lodge: 40–50 km / 1–1.5 h.
day03

Karatu, Arusha and departure

Departure

After breakfast, check out and depart for Arusha, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania along the way.

Upon arrival in Arusha, proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. This marks the end of your memorable Tanzanian safari with Humbaro Tours & Safari.

Meals
Breakfast
Approximate travel
Karatu → Arusha: 140–160 km / 2.5–3 h. Arusha → JRO: 50–55 km / 1–1.5 h.
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

The details, taken care of.

A clear view of what is included helps you plan with confidence. Read both lists below and discuss any extra arrangements or preferences with our team before accepting your quotation.

Included in your journey

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Park entry and conservation fees for the stated itinerary
  • Accommodation at the properties and overnight stops specified
  • Meals as specified each day; hotel meal arrangements where indicated
  • Game drives and picnic lunches as specified in the programme
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Airport and ground transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Flying Doctors emergency evacuation insurance/card as specified
  • Applicable government taxes and levies

Not included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Personal travel, medical and accident insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, lodge staff and porters where applicable
  • Alcoholic/premium drinks and beverages not included in the meal arrangements
  • Personal expenses, laundry, calls and souvenirs
  • Optional activities and services not specifically included

Good to know

Wildlife sightings and migration events are not guaranteed. Accommodation is subject to availability; routes and timings may vary with park regulations, wildlife movements, road and weather conditions. Final services and prices are confirmed in writing.

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