3-Day Nothern Classic Wildlife Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Begin your Northern Safari with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, passing acacia-studded plains, small villages, and vibrant farmland. Upon arrival, embark on a thrilling game drive through vast savannahs and baobab forests, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, and hundreds of birds. Pause for a picnic amid iconic landscapes, capturing unforgettable photos. In the late afternoon, check in to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay, ready for Day 2’s Ngorongoro Crater adventure.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Acacia Farm Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater and Maasai Experience

After breakfast in Karatu, journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing rolling highlands, farmland, and traditional Maasai villages. Descend into the majestic Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling game drive, spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and hippos. Pause for a picnic amid breathtaking scenery, capturing unforgettable photos. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience, then return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on a day of wildlife, culture, and iconic landscapes.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ilboru Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha National Park Safari and Departure

After breakfast, embark on a full-day adventure in Arusha National Park with your Big Time Adventures guide. Explore diverse landscapes, from Ngurdoto Crater and Momella Lakes to montane forests and savannah plains. Enjoy a guided walking safari, spotting giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and birds up close, then relax during a picnic amid scenic vistas. Continue with a game drive, capturing stunning wildlife and landscapes, before returning to Arusha town or your departure point, concluding three unforgettable days of wildlife, culture, and iconic scenery.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

Show more

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.