3-Day Arusha City & Big Five Safari

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

Arusha City Tour

After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the Cultural Heritage Centre, one of Tanzania's most renowned art and cultural galleries. Explore impressive collections of African sculptures, paintings, gemstones, antiques, and handcrafted souvenirs while learning about the country's rich cultural heritage. Continue to the vibrant Maasai Market, where you'll stroll through colorful stalls showcasing authentic Maasai beadwork, handmade jewelry, paintings, fabrics, wood carvings, and other locally crafted products. Meet local artisans, learn about traditional craftsmanship, and shop for unique souvenirs. In the afternoon, visit a nearby coffee plantation for an immersive coffee tour. Walk through the coffee farm with a local guide to learn about the cultivation, harvesting, roasting, and brewing processes behind Tanzania's famous Arabica coffee. Finish the experience by tasting freshly brewed coffee while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Depart early for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and one of the largest elephant populations in East Africa. Spend the day on a game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, providing excellent game-viewing opportunities. In the late afternoon, continue to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range 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 – Arusha

After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife, the crater offers an excellent chance to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending and returning to Arusha in the late afternoon, concluding your unforgettable Tanzanian adventure.

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)
• Drinks not included

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