Short escape
Tarangire & Ngorongoro Express
Two days, two of the north's biggest hitters: the elephant herds and baobabs of Tarangire, then a full descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.
From$683
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Length3 days / 1 nights
From$939per person, private trip
StartsArusha / JROAny date
StylePrivate 4x4Your own guide
Route
Arusha NP · Tarangire · Ngorongoro Crater
Why this trip works
- Walk, not just drive: armed-ranger walking safari to Tululusia waterfall
- Colobus monkeys, Momella Lakes and Meru views in Arusha National Park
- Tarangire's elephant herds and giant baobabs in one full day
- Ngorongoro Crater floor with hot lunch at the hippo pool
Day by day
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Day 1 · Arusha National Park on foot
A 45-minute drive brings you to Momella Gate, where a park ranger briefs you before you walk at the foot of Mount Meru through forest, past waterfalls and giraffe. After a picnic lunch you switch to the vehicle for a game drive among buffalo, zebra and the black-and-white colobus before returning to Arusha.
Own arrangement in Arusha·Lunch
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Day 2 · Tarangire National Park
Two to three hours south of Arusha, Tarangire's river is the only permanent water for miles, which is why the elephants gather here in dry season. You spend the day between baobabs and elephant families, lunch served with coffee and soft drinks, then drive to Karatu for dinner.
Eileen's Trees Inn, Karatu·Full board
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Day 3 · Ngorongoro Crater
Down into the crater after breakfast: lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, flamingo on the soda lake and a hot lunch at Ngoitoktok before you climb back out and return to Arusha.
Own arrangement·Breakfast, hot lunch
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof, fridge and charging points
- One night full board at Eileen's Trees Inn, Karatu
- All park fees plus crater service fee and ranger fee for the walk
- Professional driver-guide, game drives and walking safari
- Drinking water, soft drinks, tea, coffee and snacks on the road
- Government taxes and ground handling
Not included
- Flights and airport taxes
- Tanzania visa
- Tips and personal expenses
- Hotel nights in Arusha before or after the trip (we can add them)
Questions about this trip
Yes. You walk with an armed Tanzania National Parks ranger and your guide, on routes where the animals are used to foot traffic. Arusha National Park is one of the few parks in Tanzania where walking is allowed year-round.
Sturdy trainers are fine; the path to Tululusia waterfall is short but can be muddy after rain. Bring a light rain jacket between March and May.
Price
$939
per person, private trip
- USD 939 per person for one traveller; the rate drops as the group grows because the vehicle and guide are shared.
- Two hotel nights in Arusha are not included in this quote - tell us your dates and we will add them.
Park, concession and crater fees included. Free quote in 24 hours.
