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3-Day Budget Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
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3-Day Budget Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari

Experience two of Tanzania's most iconic parks without breaking the bank.

3 Days / 2 Nights
1-6 Guests
Easy
From $450 pp
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Accommodation Budget
Group Size 1-6 Guests
Tour Type both

Safari Overview

This three-day budget safari is the perfect introduction to Tanzania's northern circuit for travelers who want an authentic wildlife experience at an affordable price. You will visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the natural wonders of the world. Your safari begins with pickup from your hotel in Arusha and a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. As you enter the park, the landscape transforms into a wildlife paradise with towering baobab trees and open grasslands teeming with elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes. You will spend the full day game driving before heading to your campsite on the crater rim. The highlight of the trip is a full day exploring the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater home to approximately 25,000 large animals including the Big Five. Your experienced guide will navigate the crater floor, seeking out lion prides, black rhino, elephant, buffalo, and the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Makat. Budget accommodation uses quality camping facilities with proper tents, mattresses, and shared facilities, providing comfort without the premium price tag.

Tour Highlights

  • Tarangire elephant herds and baobab trees
  • Full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Big Five wildlife viewing
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable camping accommodation

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive approximately two hours to Tarangire National Park. Enter the park and begin your first game drive through landscapes dominated by ancient baobab trees and the winding Tarangire River. Spend the full day exploring the park, stopping for a picnic lunch, and observing the massive elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and predators that call this park home.
Accommodation: Tarangire Public Campsite
After an early breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive through the Rift Valley highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at a Maasai village along the way for a brief cultural encounter. Arrive at the crater rim in the late afternoon and enjoy spectacular sunset views over the caldera from your campsite, one of the most dramatic camping locations in Africa.
Accommodation: Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Rise before dawn for an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend five to six hours exploring the crater floor, searching for the Big Five including the elusive black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater wall and beginning the return drive to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • All national park entrance fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Camping accommodation with quality tents and mattresses
  • All meals as per itinerary (full board on safari)
  • Drinking water throughout the safari
  • Airport/hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Safari cook for camping tours
  • Camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, pillow)
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania entry visa (USD $50 for most nationalities)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and cook
  • Personal items (sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.)
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
  • Laundry services

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional balloon safari

Pricing

Prices are per person and vary by group size and season. All rates include park fees, accommodations, meals, and transport as listed above.

Tier Season Per Person Single Supplement
Budget Low $450 $60
Budget Shoulder $500 $70
Budget Peak $550 $80

Prices are in USD per person. Children aged 5-12 receive a 25% discount. Children under 5 are free. Request an exact quote for your group.

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