Duration
3-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
3-Day Short & Sweet Safari ( Tarangire & Ngorongoro )
Overview
The 3-day/ 2-night wildlife safari is designed to meet the requirements of visitors with limited time to spend in northern Tanzania. You will visit Tarangire AND Ngorongoro for 3 days. This tour is based on camping accommodations and consists of a maximum of 6 -7 visitors in the pop-up roof safari jeep, not 8 travelers. You will be picked up from your hotel and dropped off at your hotel in Arusha town.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
3 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
The Charity Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$900 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 6 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older. Children under 11 receive a discount.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 2
Tarangire NP
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
End
Arusha (Day 3)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping 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.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
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Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
The Charity Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2
Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
Just outside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Welcome Tanzania
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will find our company representative waiting for you with a special board written with your name on it. You will be directly transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. During the drive, he will share some information about our beautiful country. You will check in at your hotel and have time to rest. Later, you will be shown around Arusha City and visit the local markets, the Maasai market, the Cultural Heritage Museum, and the Arusha City Museum. Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: The Charity Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha at 8:00 am heading to Tarangire National Park. It takes only 2 - 2.5 hours (120km) drive to reach the national park entrance. You will have almost 10 minutes for the washroom at the entrance while your guide completes legal formalities at the park authority offices before the morning and afternoon game drives (lunch included). Early in the evening after the game drive, you will exit the park heading to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Just outside Tarangire NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart from the campsite heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It takes 45 minutes to 1 hour (43km) drive to reach the Ngorongoro entrance. While your guide completes legal registration at the authority offices, you will have almost 10 minutes to look around the area or use the washroom. After registration, your adventure to Ngorongoro Crater begins. After a great game drive in the crater including lunch at the Ngoitoktok picnic site, you will exit the park returning to Arusha at your Accommodation or Taken Directly to the Airport. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
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)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
4.9 operator rating
283 reviews
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris is a Tanzanian Safari Company operated by Tanzanians who is a former Safari and Mountain Guide in Tanzania. We have grown and serviced several numbers of travelers who are dedicated to learning and experiencing the natural environment of Tanzania Safaris and East Africa in general. The Offices are located in Arusha Town since afterward our goals have been to guarantee that our customers are happy with our services and not disappointed in any way.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
TATO, TANAPA & BRELA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Unforgettable Tanzania Safari – We Saw the Big Five!
This Tanzania safari was absolutely unforgettable and way beyond my expectations. We visited Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and the landscapes were breathtaking. We were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five and countless other amazing wildlife. A huge thank you to our guide Norton,he has an incredible eye for finding animals and knew exactly where to look. He made every game drive exciting and successful. Highly recommend this amazing experience!
Vanessa · China
Tanzania Safari is so impressing.
Very good experience. And see a lot of animals. With our guide Norton, make this travel much funny.
Vivian · China
Everything is good about the journey！The tour guide Kindu is also very professional！
Everything is good about the journey！The itinerary is reasonable, and the tour guide Kindu is also very enthusiastic and professional!
xinran · China
Great
We saw a lot of wide animals. They every day meal was so great. I can’t forget the food here.
Xiangning · China
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older. Children under 11 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
The Charity Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Colours Africa Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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