4-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Mid-Range Safari

5/5 1 review 4 days · 3 nights

About this tour

This 4-day safari offers a compact yet immersive Tanzanian adventure, focusing on two of the region’s most iconic parks. Your journey begins with arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and a transfer to your Arusha hotel.

The core experience starts on Day 2 with a game drive in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees. Day 3 is dedicated to a full-day exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this natural amphitheater, you’ll search for the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, and see flamingos on Lake Makat.

Travel is in a private 4×4 vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing. The package includes specified meals, drinking water, and accommodations ranging from a hotel in Arusha to a lodge near the Ngorongoro conservation area. The trip concludes on Day 4 with a return drive to Arusha for your onward flight.

Customization
This tour can be customised
Duration
4 days
Minimum age
3 years
Comfort level
Mid-range
Physical level
Moderate

What to expect

  • Elephant herds and baobabs in Tarangire
  • A game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
  • A professional guide and a safari vehicle for your group

Getting there

  • This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha.
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Trip itinerary

Airport pickup · ≈ 1 h 25 min · 57 km Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) → Arusha by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 1 · Start

Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania!

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Welcome to Tanzania! Your adventure begins the moment you touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You will be warmly greeted by your professional guide and assisted into a comfortable, pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle for your transfer to Arusha. This bustling city, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, serves as the gateway to the Northern Circuit safari parks. Today is dedicated to settling in and acclimatizing after your journey. You'll check into your hotel where you can relax and enjoy a delicious dinner. This evening offers a chance to meet your guide and discuss the exciting days ahead over a cup of coffee. Overnight in Arusha prepares you perfectly for an early start tomorrow, as you rest up for the deep cultural immersion that awaits at Lake Eyasi.

Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Kahawa House

Lodge

≈ 3 h 55 min · 157 km Arusha → Tarangire by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 2

Tarangire

With boxed lunch, leave for Tarangire National Park.

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

With boxed lunch, leave for Tarangire National Park.

Afternoon game drives in the park.

Tarangire National Park is famous for it’s huge herds of African elephants. Other animals available in the park are; buffalo, zebra, impalas and various species of birds. It is also dotted with huge baobab trees, the oldest believed to be more than 300 years old.

Later, drive out of the park and head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Drinks
Drinking water, Beer, Coffee

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Farm House

Lodge

≈ 5 min · 0 km Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Early breakfast at your camp.

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Early breakfast at your camp.

With picnics, drive to Ngorongoro Crater game drives.

The Ngorongoro Crater floor holds good number of animals such as buffalos, elephants, black backed jackals, hyena and the rare rhinos. Lake Makat which is fed by the Munge River, is preferred by pink flamingos due to its alkaline water that favors the growth of algae.

Later, ascend out of the crater and proceed to your lodge.

Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and accommodation.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Farm House

Lodge

≈ 3 h 55 min · 158 km Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 4 · End

Arusha

Breakfast at the lodge.

4×4 Land Cruiser 2 meals

Breakfast at the lodge.

Thereafter, drive back to Arusha with picnics.

Later, proceed to the airport for your onward flight.

Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Drinks
Coffee, Drinking water

Departure dates

Join one of these small-group departures, or ask for your own dates.

  • Jan 3 Sun 3 Jan – Wed 6 Jan 2027 Available From $900
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  • Jan 27 Wed 27 Jan – Sat 30 Jan 2027 Available From $900
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  • Feb 3 Wed 3 Feb – Sat 6 Feb 2027 Available From $900
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  • Feb 9 Tue 9 Feb – Fri 12 Feb 2027 Available From $900
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  • Feb 27 Sat 27 Feb – Tue 2 Mar 2027 Available From $900
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  • Mar 3 Wed 3 Mar – Sat 6 Mar 2027 Available From $900
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  • Mar 9 Tue 9 Mar – Fri 12 Mar 2027 Available From $900
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What is included

Price includes

  • Kubukubu Tented Lodge – soft drinks, local beers, and house wines.

Price excludes

  • Visa Fees – (Visa is easily obtainable on arrival at the airport at USD 100 per person for US citizens and USD 50 per person for other nationals)

Payment terms

THE BOOKING

  • Bookings and subsequent contracts are deemed to have been concluded by the Company's physical address in Arusha, Tanzania, and shall be interpreted according to the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.
  • The place of jurisdiction is Arusha, Tanzania.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT

  • A 20% deposit is required to secure a booking. This deposit forms part of the payment for the trip and shall be offset to the total amount charged to the client.
  • After the initial 20% deposit is received, the balance payment should be made four (4) weeks prior to the arrival date.
  • Clients booking within four (4) weeks of tour departure are required to pay the full amount immediately to secure the reservation.
  •  All bank charges are to be settled by the client.

Cancellation policy

Any trip cancellations must be sent in writing to the office that confirmed the reservation. Cancellations shall only be effective from the date of receipt of cancellation by the booking office. In case of a booking cancellation, the Company shall retain the full deposit.

If a booking is canceled, the penalties are as follows:

  • 30 days prior to arrival – 20% of the total invoice will be charged
  • 29 to 15 days prior to arrival – 50% of the total invoice will be charged
  • 14 to 7 days prior to arrival – 75% of the total invoice will be charged
  • Less than 7 days prior to arrival – 100% of the invoice will be levied

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by their parents
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.

Reviews

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  • Anna Maria

    Our experience with Liacon has been excellent from minute one. We take a 6-day safari through Arusha park, TaranguirePark, Serengeti park, Ngorongoro crater. Iddi always very attentive, helped us in planning the trip, organizing and all the issues leading up to the trip. Always attending to our preferences. Not only has it been a trip to safari, but we have been able to get to know the Tanzanian culture and the way of life of the locals thanks to the excursions scheduled by both the rice and banana fields, the local food or the Maasai people. Our Andreu(Enru) guide was outstanding. Always very attentive. An excellent professional as a guide, knowing every corner of the parks to not miss anything, as well as an excellent person. It has been very gratifying for us to share our trip with you. We also have good words for our cook Fofy, who prepared us more delicious meals during our camping days! Overall, the organization of the company, Iddi (its manager) and his staff (both our guide and our cook) has been quite successful. Finally, it is to be appreciated that they have also managed our move to Zanzibar, always reaching out to us for any questions or questions we needed.

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