4 Days / 3 Nights
easy difficultyTarangire & Ngorongoro Short Safari
A compact 4-day safari pairing Tarangire elephant herds with the Ngorongoro Crater.
Overview
Perfect for travelers with limited time, this 4-day circuit combines two of Tanzania's most rewarding parks — Tarangire (home to the largest elephant herds in Tanzania) and the Ngorongoro Crater (the world's largest intact volcanic caldera).
Stay at Serian Tarangire Camp among the ancient baobabs and The Castle at Ngorongoro overlooking the crater. A compact but unforgettable safari.
Trip Highlights
- Large elephant herds in Tarangire
- Ancient baobab tree landscapes
- Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive
- Big Five viewing
- Tree-climbing lions
- Compact itinerary for time-conscious travelers
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Tarangire National ParkArusha to Tarangire
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park. Afternoon game drive among the iconic baobab trees and elephant herds. Check in to Serian Tarangire Camp.
Accommodation: Serian Tarangire Camp
Meals: full board
Activities:
Game driveElephant viewingBaobab forestSundowner
Day 2
Ngorongoro Conservation AreaTarangire to Ngorongoro
Morning game drive in Tarangire with excellent bird watching opportunities. After lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands and The Castle at Ngorongoro with panoramic crater views.
Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro
Meals: full board
Activities:
Morning game driveBird watchingScenic drive to NgorongoroCrater rim views
Day 3
Ngorongoro Conservation AreaNgorongoro Crater Floor
Full-day crater floor excursion. The 260 sq km crater hosts nearly every species of East African plains animal. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and with luck the endangered black rhino.
Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro
Meals: full board
Activities:
Crater descentFull-day game driveBig Five spottingPicnic lunch
Day 4
Ngorongoro Conservation AreaNgorongoro to Arusha / Departure
After breakfast, optional crater rim walk before driving back to Arusha. Option to visit a Maasai market or local coffee plantation en route.
Meals: bed breakfast
Activities:
Optional crater rim walkMaasai market optionTransfer to Arusha
What's Included
- 3 nights accommodation at Acacia Collection properties
- All meals (full board)
- 4WD safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional safari guide
- All park and conservation fees
- Unlimited water and soft drinks
- Arusha transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic beverages
Book This Circuit
Starting from $2,200 / person
Based on double occupancy. Single supplements may apply.
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations4
TypeShort Safari
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