3-Day Ngorongoro Serengeti Tarangire Safari

$1,250 / person

Description

This 3-day Northern Circuit Safari delivers the absolute highlights of Tanzania in an ultra-compact format: Start with the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater (one of the world's natural wonders with black rhinos and high Big Five density), experience the vast Serengeti plains with migration herds and predator action, and finish in Tarangire with iconic elephant herds and baobab landscapes. Private 4x4 vehicles, expert guiding, and comfortable lodges ensure maximum wildlife sightings in just three days — perfect for time-constrained travelers.

Departure	Arusha, Tanzania
Departure Time	Please arrive by 8:00 AM for prompt departure
Maximum travellers	6-7 per vehicle (private options available)
Languages	English, Swahili (expert guides)
Includes	All park fees & conservation charges Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof Professional English-speaking guide/driver Full board accommodation & meals on safari Airport transfers, bottled water & flying doctors insurance
Excludes	International flights & visas Travel insurance (mandatory) Tips for guide, cook & staff Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park Tarangire National Park

Tour Timeline

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Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater

Pick up from Arusha hotel or airport after breakfast. Drive ~3-4 hours to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Afternoon full descent into the Ngorongoro Crater — exceptional wildlife density with black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and flamingo lakes. Picnic lunch in the crater. Dinner and overnight at a lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
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Day 2: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

Morning game drive or crater viewpoint, then transfer (~3-4 hours) to central Serengeti. Afternoon game drives in the Seronera region — Big Five, big cats, cheetahs, migration herds (seasonal), and vast plains. Picnic lunch en route. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable tented camp or lodge in central Serengeti.
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Day 3: Serengeti to Tarangire – Return to Arusha

Morning game drive in Serengeti for final sightings, then transfer (~4-5 hours) to Tarangire National Park. Afternoon game drive among baobab trees, massive elephant herds, giraffes, lions, and birdlife. Late afternoon drive back to Arusha (~2-3 hours) with hotel or airport drop-off. End of an intense 3-day Ngorongoro Serengeti Tarangire Safari!