Overview
This three-day safari explores some of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater, the iconic Tarangire National Park, and Mkomazi National Park. Discover Tarangire’s impressive elephant herds and diverse wildlife before experiencing the breathtaking landscapes and rich concentration of animals found within the Ngorongoro Crater. The journey also offers the rare opportunity to see endangered black rhinos and African wild dogs in Mkomazi National Park, making this safari a unique combination of iconic attractions and exceptional wildlife encounters.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Suitable for solo travelers: Solo travelers can book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 2 years: The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Itinerary
An early start is very essential picked up from the hotel either Arusha or Moshi with parked lunch start a straight drive to mkomazi national park it is approximately 3hours from Arusha and 1 hour from moshi town drive, arrive at the park and after registrations you will enter the park and start the game drive expect to see giraffe’s, antelopes, Zebras, and if lucky lions and elephants and many more. We will stop for lunch having little refreshment and then go visit Rhino Sanctuary and also wild dog sanctuary and then drive back to your stay either Moshi or Arusha
In additional on the way either go or back to your stay if weather condition is good you will see mount Kilimanjaro at different angle where your driver will stop and getting time to take pictures if you wish.
Main Destination:
Mkomazi National Park
Accommodation:
Forest Hill Hotel
Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Depart early from Arusha town at around 07.30 – 08.00 Hrs you will drive across a beautiful and scenic Masai Steppe to Tarangire National Park, a drive that will take only 2 hours at most. Arrive at the parks gate at Tarangire and and upon arrival Your professional safari guide will take you to the best wildlife spotting areas of the park including the Tarangire River which is a permanent river that works as a bloodline for the park ensuring animals flock the river banks in search for water throughout the year. You expect to see elephants, elands, wildebeests, buffaloes, zebras, gerenuks, giraffes and a lot of birds. Lunch will be taken at one of the picnic sites. Later in the afternoon you will drive out of the park and your guide will take you to Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight at lodge. Overnight at Farm of dream.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This morning you take a very early breakfast or if you don’t mind take a packed breakfast and lunch then descend as early as 6.00 hrs in the morning to the floor of the largest unbroken caldera in the world also called the Ngorongoro Crater. You will spend this whole day at the Crater floor doing game drives in search of animals that can spotted at very close range including, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals (silver backed), and if lucky enough you can spot the rare species like the Caracal, leopards and the black Rhinos. Picnic lunch will most likely be taken at the Hippo Poolside Picnic site where you can also visit a washroom then continue with game drives in the afternoon as you head out of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will later on in the afternoon drive up the Crater rim and dive back to Arusha town where the safari ends again.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 3-Day Best to Mkomazi, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari includes transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, park entrance fees, accommodation, meals as specified in the itinerary, guided game drives, and the services of a professional safari guide.
The 3-Day Best to Mkomazi, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari offers the chance to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and many bird species. In Mkomazi National Park, you may also encounter endangered black rhinos and African wild dogs.
The 3-Day Best to Mkomazi, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari combines three distinct wildlife destinations, allowing travelers to experience Tarangire’s famous elephant herds, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and the rare conservation success stories of Mkomazi National Park.
Yes, the 3-Day Best to Mkomazi, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari is ideal for first-time safari visitors, families, couples, and solo travelers looking to experience some of Tanzania’s most iconic parks in a short period.
For the 3-Day Best to Mkomazi, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari, pack lightweight clothing in neutral colors, comfortable walking shoes, a warm layer for cool mornings, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, binoculars, a camera, and any personal essentials.
The 3-Day Best to Mkomazi, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater safari can be enjoyed throughout the year. The dry season from June to October offers excellent wildlife viewing, while the green season provides beautiful scenery, fewer crowds, and outstanding birdwatching opportunities.
