3-Day Tarangire, Eyasi Culture & Crater Escape

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel or airport in Arusha in the morning and depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic wildlife gem famous for its iconic giant baobab trees and stunning savanna landscapes. This park features the magnificent Tarangire River, which acts as a vital permanent water source that draws an abundance of wildlife during the dry seasons. You will enjoy an extensive, action-packed game drive spotting Tanzania's largest elephant herds, migratory wildebeests, zebras, and various predators. After a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the river, you will drive up the Rift Valley escarpment toward Karatu.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Eyasi & Cultural Experience

Wake up early for a fascinating cultural day on the shores of Lake Eyasi, a seasonal soda lake known for its rich cultural history. You will spend the morning with the Hadzabe Bushmen, one of Africa's last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes, learning about their ancient survival skills, traditional bow hunting techniques, and unique click language.
​Afterward, visit the Datoga tribe, skilled pastoralists and blacksmiths, to observe their traditional metal-crafting methods and rich home life. After an insightful cultural exchange and a hot lunch, spend the afternoon relaxing at your mid-range lodge or exploring the peaceful landscapes around the lake before dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

Descend 600 meters early in the morning into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, an unbroken volcanic caldera hosting over 25,000 large mammals. This breathtaking crater floor offers a unique self-contained ecosystem where you can view diverse wildlife roaming across open grasslands, swamps, and acacia forests.
​Enjoy spectacular, up-close game viewing with exceptionally high chances of spotting the complete Big Five, including the rare and endangered black rhino. You will have a memorable picnic lunch by the scenic, hippo-filled pool before ascending the crater walls and driving back to Arusha or the airport for your departure.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.