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3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari

A short northern Tanzania safari combining Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Tour start
Any date
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Physical rating
Easy
Group size
2–6 guests
Price
Personal quotation
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TOUR OVERVIEW

The journey at a glance.

This three-day, two-night safari brings together Tarangire’s baobab country and the Ngorongoro Crater. Share your starting point, travel dates and accommodation preference to receive the detailed daily schedule.

Short safari

A focused safari for shorter schedules or as an add-on to another journey.

Is this trip for me?

Trip type
Short Safari · tailor-made
Physical rating
Easy. Mostly vehicle-based game drives, with early starts and some bumpy roads.
Group size
2–6 guests
Good for
Short safari

Full daily programme on request

This page presents the route and duration of the programme. Our team will provide the complete day-by-day schedule, stays and included services for your enquiry.

WHEN TO VISIT

The best time to take this trip.

Typical conditions for each destination on the route. The current month is highlighted using Tanzania time.

Tanzania · local time (EAT)

DestinationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
NgorongoroJanuary: Warmer, relatively dryFebruary: Warmer, relatively dryMarch: Long-rains periodApril: Long-rains periodMay: Long-rains periodJune: Main dry-season windowJuly: Main dry-season windowAugust: Main dry-season windowSeptember: Main dry-season windowOctober: Dry-season transitionNovember: Short-rains periodDecember: Short-rains period
TarangireJanuary: Warmer, relatively dryFebruary: Warmer, relatively dryMarch: Long-rains periodApril: Long-rains periodMay: Long-rains periodJune: Main dry-season windowJuly: Main dry-season windowAugust: Main dry-season windowSeptember: Main dry-season windowOctober: Dry-season transitionNovember: Short-rains periodDecember: Short-rains period
  • Dry season
  • Showers possible
  • Rainy season

THE PLACES ALONG THE WAY

Your route through Tanzania.

  1. 01

    Tarangire

  2. 02

    Ngorongoro Crater

These are the destinations named in the programme. Daily allocation, overnight stops and any onward connections will be set out in your detailed proposal.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Questions about this trip.

Can this itinerary be changed?

Yes. Use it as a starting point: we can adjust the number of nights, the accommodation style, the order of the route and add or remove destinations.

When can this trip start?

On any date, subject to availability. Tell us your preferred dates and we will check the accommodation and connections for you.

How much does it cost?

Every proposal is quoted personally. The price depends on the season, group size, accommodation and any changes you make to the route.

Is Ngorongoro the same as Serengeti?

No. They are distinct protected landscapes. The crater provides an enclosed volcanic setting, while the Serengeti is a much larger plains and river ecosystem.

When is Tarangire strongest for wildlife interest?

June to October is a common dry-season planning window, when water influences wildlife concentrations. Conditions and sightings still vary.

MAKE THE DETAILS YOURS

Your dates. Your travel style.

Share your preferred dates, number of travellers and accommodation preferences. Tell us what you would like to keep or change. Your proposal will confirm the route, services, accommodation, availability, payment terms and price.

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ITINERARIES

Great journeys start with a route.

Explore 9 safari, mountain and island programmes across Tanzania. Choose a route, explore the details and make it yours.

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Routes and stays can be adapted. Your Eastara proposal confirms availability, accommodation, services and the price for your travel dates. Photographs are illustrative.