3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Eyasi

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

Tarangire National Park

Begin your journey with an early morning pick-up from your Arusha hotel or at Airport and head to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees, sprawling savannahs, and the highest concentration of elephants in Tanzania. Enjoy a full day of guided game drives through the park’s diverse habitats, where you may spot lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and over 550 bird species. Take in the breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and seasonal rivers that bring life to the park. Relish a scenic picnic lunch amidst the wilderness before continuing your safari adventure. In the late evening, check into Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day of 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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, often described as the 8th Wonder of the World. Led by your professional safari guide, spend the day exploring its diverse habitats lush grasslands, swamps, and acacia forests teeming with wildlife. This natural amphitheater offers some of the best opportunities in Africa to spot the Big Five in one place: lions, elephants, buffalo, the elusive leopard, and the rare black rhino. You’ll also encounter wildebeests, zebras, hippos, flamingos, and a variety of bird species.
At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool with views of wildlife roaming nearby. In the late evening, ascend the crater rim and drive directly to Lake Eyasi for the dinner and overnight at the charming Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

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:

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Eyasi

Start your day with an early morning pick-up from Safari Lodge at 06:30 AM and enjoy a scenic drive to the interior of the bushmen teritorry, meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, two of Tanzania’s most fascinating indigenous communities, and join the Hadzabe bushmen on a traditional hunting expedition to learn their unique tracking techniques and survival skills. Visit the Datoga tribe to discover their traditional metalwork, beadcraft, and way of life, while enjoying cultural demonstrations and traditional dances. Pause for a relaxing picnic lunch by the scenic shores of Lake Eyasi, taking in the breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding hills. In the late noon, begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, with convenient drop-off at your hotel or the airport, concluding a day of immersive cultural encounters and stunning natural beauty.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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