3 Days Best Luxury Safari in Tanzania

Tarangire and Ngorongoro

3 Days Best Luxury Safari in Tanzania

Tarangire and Ngorongoro

Price

Duration

3 days

Max People

16

Min Age

1+

Overview

3 Days Best Luxury Safari in Tanzania is designed to offer our clients an intense taste of what Tanzania has to offer. You will experience all the excitement of an African Wildlife Tanzania Safari Tour in the most spectacular of landscapes. On this Safari we take in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant families and iconic Baobab trees. Roaming onwards, we experience the jewel Ngorongoro Crater, which is breathtakingly beautiful, and the best place in Tanzania to see the Big Five.

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Tour Highlights

  • Departure and Return Place: We can start/end this tour from Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Fly in from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam - (Google Maps)
  • Departure Time: Please be ready by 6:45 AM for a prompt departure at 7:15 AM.
  • Return Time: Approximately 4:30 PM.
  • Dress Code: Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hat, and spare clothing.
  • Customizations: Can be amended/customized upon request, to suit your requirements
  • Extensions: Trip Extensions are available on request
  • Season: All year round
  • Your own private guide and driver for in-depth wildlife touring based on your interests
  • Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our locally-born travel specialists
  • Around-the-clock support from your travel designer and concierge before, during, and after your trip

What to Expect on Tour

  • You will experience the excitement of game viewing in some of the most spectacular national wildlife game parks in Africa
  • Look out over incredible views of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Drive with an immense herd of elephants in the wild Tarangire National Park

Costs Includeds/Excludes

  • All accommodations
  • All activities - unless indicated as optional
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off Transfers
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • Accommodation and Meals (Half Board - First & Last day, Full board - All other days)
  • Taxes / VAT
  • Bottled water, onboard snacks, wines, beer, coffee and soft drinks throughout the tour
  • Binocular (1 per Vehicle)
  • Medical kit
  • AMREF Flying Doctors Evacuation
  • Experienced English-speaking safari guide
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • International flights
  • Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Any other personal expenses

Day 1 Arrival and overnight in Arusha

You will be picked up by our driver at Kilimanjaro Airport and taken to a hotel in Arusha. The drive takes about an hour, during which you may catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.

Upon your arrival at the hotel and after checking in, a representative from our office, along with your guide, will brief you about your trip. Together, you will review the itinerary to ensure everything is in order for your safari adventure.

You will have the rest of the day free to explore at your leisure. In the evening, your guide will join you for a welcoming dinner. This dinner on the first day of your Tanzania safari is more than just a meal; it offers a chance for deeper connections, storytelling, and conversation. It’s the perfect setting to discover common interests and lay the groundwork for an unforgettable journey. The welcome dinner serves as a heartfelt introduction, helping to create the bonds that will make your experience truly special.

Accommodation: Kahawa House

Day 2 Guided game drive of Tarangire National Park, overnight at Ngorongoro

In the morning, your personal Safari Guide will collect you from your accommodation in Arusha. The drive to Tarangire National Park will take you along a well-paved road, crossing the gently rolling Maasai plains, which are dotted with scattered acacia trees. During the journey, you'll encounter many Maasai people in colorful attire, walking along the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle, and driving donkey carts.

Tarangire National Park is famous for its large herds of elephants. From the open roof of your vehicle, you'll have the chance to spot seasonal swamps, vast savannas, and the Tarangire River, where various animals such as zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants, and giraffes gather. You may even catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or a leopard lounging in the trees above.

At midday, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, allowing you to take in the surrounding wildlife and stunning landscapes. After an extensive game drive, where you will be immersed in the sights and sounds of the wilderness, you will leave the park and head to your booked hotel, where you’ll have dinner and stay overnight.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge

Day 3 Guided game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, departure

Start your day with a beautiful sunrise and breakfast at your lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. From here, you'll descend into one of the world’s most stunning natural wonders. The Ngorongoro Crater, a vast, unbroken caldera covering 260 square kilometers (100 square miles), is home to about 25,000 to 30,000 animals and is one of Tanzania’s best locations for diverse wildlife viewing.

Inside the crater, you'll experience up-close encounters with various wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, elephants, buffalo, and hippos. The crater is also one of the few places in East Africa where you might spot the rare black rhino. Ngorongoro is a bird lover's paradise, with over 500 species to observe, from colorful starlings to majestic eagles and flocks of flamingos around Lake Magadi.

Midday brings a picnic lunch by the lake, where you can relax and take in the serene views. After lunch, continue with more game drives across the crater floor, watching lions, hyenas, and other predators in action. By late afternoon, you'll ascend back up to the crater rim, where you'll return to Arusha, where you will arrive in the early evening.

This experience, from sunrise to sunset in the Ngorongoro Crater, makes for an unforgettable part of your three-day Tanzania safari.

Tour Accommodations

Tour Day Budget Camping Package Standard Package
Day 1 Kika Resort Hotel Kahawa House
Day 2 Simba Campsite Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge

Will there be wildlife roaming at the camps and lodges?

Yes. Bear in mind they are wild and unpredictable. The thought restrains you from getting too adventurous on hands-on when you cross paths with a wild animal. Attacks are rare but discretion is a better part of valor. Exercise caution. Remember it’s their territory and you are the intruder.

What do you mean by game drives?

The opportunity to explore the thriving wildlife of Tanzania in a safari vehicle by going deep into the secluded zones for an up-close and personal experience of Tanzania’s biggest and meanest

What happens if I get sick or injured on safari?

Any health or medical emergency will be attended to. If the condition requires hospitalization, you will be evacuated to the nearest hospital immediately. Make sure you have travel and health insurance coverage. It’s highly recommended

What if I have special dietary requirements?

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, celiac, lactose-free, or if you have any allergies, just give us a heads up and you will be catered to.

What is the maximum group size per vehicle?

The maximum group size is Six (6) guests per vehicle.

What travel documents do I need?

You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your dates of travel with an entry or re-entry visa, duly endorsed.

Who are your operators in Tanzania?

We are. We are not agents for anybody, but run the treks ourselves through our own Tanzanian company. So you can rest assured that whoever you speak to in our company has climbed Kilimanjaro – and probably many times.

Will I see wildlife?

Prior to the climb, you’ll enjoy an acclimatization day with wildlife viewing and nature walks. Trekking through the rain forest, you’re likely to spot black-and-white Colobus monkeys, tropical birds and more.

Will the safari be dusty?

Definitely! What’s the point of a safari if you don’t kick up the dust. And there will be plenty to kick in the dry months. Some of the trails on the safari route are bumpy and dusty, especially between Ngorongoro and Serengeti. So roll up the window and turn the AC on. Use sunglasses and a hat, and protect your electronic equipment from the dust storms

What can I expect on a typical safari day?

Depends on which park you have chosen in your itinerary. Every park has a distinct character, topography, and animals with attitude. If it’s Serengeti then enjoy the endless savannahs and Big 5. Tarangire’s offerings are a semi-arid landscape with majestic baobabs with no shortage of wildlife. Including the Big 5 in a day

What about tipping the safari driver guides?

Tipping for services is not obligatory, but very common in Tanzania. Your tip is highly appreciated and can make a big difference to your guide and lodge staff. Tipping is a good courtesy. Tip generously. And always keep their counsel for that optimum and safe safari experience. On safari, this is US$15-20 per person per day, handed directly to the guide at the end of your stay. Of course, you should only give a tip if you are satisfied with the quality of the service.

Do you arrange Airport pick-up and Drop off?

All our tours to mount Kilimanjaro climbs include airport transfers. We pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or any other airport near Arusha and Kilimanjaro as per your itinerary plan and take you to your pre-climb hotel in Moshi or Arusha, then back again at the end of your itinerary. In short, we take care of your air transfers and accommodation, before and after your Mount Kilimanjaro climb.

How far in advance do I need to book a Safari?

Book your trip early. Ideally, 6 months in advance and 10-12 months in advance if you want to witness the Wildebeest migration in Serengeti.

How much does a safari cost?

Safaris are costly. Tanzania Wildlife Safaris prices depend on the number of people on the trip, how many days of safari, and the level of comfort or luxury.

What about bathrooms in the bush?

The safari trips have public bathroom facilities. In case you have to go and there isn’t one in sight. Relieving behind the vehicle is a good option. of course with the concurrence of your guide. They are sympathetic to nature calls

What about snakes and insects?

They are pretty common. Though sighting one is not a pretty thought. But on safaris atop a vehicle, they are not an issue. While on a walking safari, wear boots when venturing into bushes or woodlands. Use full trousers and long sleeve shirts to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other fly bites. In the bushes, they are a pestilence. Use insect repellent to keep them at bay

What about solar protection?

Tanzania is very near to the equator. So the sun is always at its acme for most of the day. The sun can be fierce and cause sunburns and sunstroke. Wear a hat, shades, and use SPF sunblock lotion

What about the roads on safari?

Bumpy on the safari circuits and on the game drives. If you have a back condition then take precautions with back braces, pillows, or whatever works for you.

Am I allowed to walk around the national parks?

Stay in the vehicle unless you have clearance from the guide to walk or stretch your legs. If you are keen on hiking, there are guided walks that are available in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro.

Are drinks provided in the safari vehicle?

Big yes! You can also carry your drinking water bottle in your backpack. The safari vehicles are equipped with a small refrigerator to keep the drinks of your choice chilled for you to enjoy during your safari. Beverages, beer, and soft drinks are also available

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Nihapa Tours is a sustainable, family-owned Boutique Tour Operator based in Arusha, Tanzania.

Proudly Tanzanian-owned and deeply rooted in local expertise, our multicultural team combines the passion of our primarily Tanzanian staff with fresh global perspectives from our expatriate collaborators who share an unwavering dedication to showcasing the wild beauty of our homeland.

We’re dedicated to delivering personalized, world-class safari experiences infused with genuine African hospitality & Sustainability. We offer Luxury safari and Beach vacation trips to Tanzania and Zanzibar, Camping safari, and Adventure trips to Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, and the whole of East Africa.

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