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3-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with a Balloon Flight

📅3 Days / 2 Nights
🦁Private Safari
👥Private/custom group
💰$1,800
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🌍 Safari Overview
3 Days / 2 Nights
Duration
Private/custom group
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Best Season
Private Safari
Tour Style
Private
Accommodation

This 3-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Arusha → Tarangire National Park, Tarangire Balloon Safari & Cultural Experience, Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha.

The itinerary is arranged as a private departure, allowing the guide to manage driving time and stops around the agreed route. The published schedule should be checked against the requested travel dates before confirmation.

Overnight stays use selected lodge or tented-camp accommodation, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route. Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),, soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day).

✨ Safari Highlights

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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
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Private safari vehicle
Travel with a private guide and vehicle on the scheduled route.
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Route planning
The daily sequence identifies the next park, activity and overnight location.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National ParkAccommodation: Ang’ata Tarangire Camp (Luxury Tented Camp - inside the park)Meals: Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic
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  • Your safari begins in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. You will meet your professional driver-guide at your hotel or Arusha Airport and depart for Tarangire National Park. Renowned for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and unspoiled wilderness, Tarangire offers an authentic safari experience away from the crowds. The Tarangire River is the park’s lifeline, attracting a wide variety of wildlife, especially during the dry season. Enjoy a game drive through diverse landscapes, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. A picnic lunch will be served in the bush. In the late afternoon, proceed to your luxury tented camp located inside the park for dinner and overnight. drinks 🌦️ Tarangire Travel Guide Category Details
🏕️Not specified in source export
🍽️Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks
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Tarangire Balloon Safari & Cultural Experience
Tarangire Balloon Safari & Cultural Experience
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  • Start your day early with a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon safari over the plains of Tarangire. As the sun rises, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of wildlife and the baobab-dotted landscape. After landing, continue with a game drive as you exit the park toward Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant cultural hub. Here, enjoy an immersive cultural experience that may include: Visiting a local Maasai community Cycling through farms and village landscapes Exploring local markets and tasting traditional foods Later in the afternoon, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight. drinks
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks
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Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Ngorongoro CraterAccommodation: None (End of Tour)Meals: Breakfast & LunchDrinks: Non-alcoholic
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  • After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this ancient volcanic caldera for a game drive in one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. The crater is home to a dense population of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. Thanks to its enclosed ecosystem, the Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the best opportunities to see the Big Five in a single day. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport. drinks
🏕️Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel
🍽️Breakfast & LunchDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
Mid-Range Lodging: n/a* $1800 On request On request On request On request

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

🏕️ Your Accommodations

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guesthouse

Arusha Farm House

★★★☆☆
From Budget–Mid — $60–$120 per person / night
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Luxury Tented Camp

Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Lodge

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luxury-lodge

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

★★★★★
From $400–$700 per person / night
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luxury-lodge

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

★★★★★
From $1,200–$2,500 per person / night
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Lodge

Ngorongoro Farm House

✅ What's Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • Accommodation during safari
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Balloons In Tarangire

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides, cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee

🌟 Experience Type

Big Five Game Drive

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 3-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with a Balloon Flight?▾
The planned route includes Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 3-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with a Balloon Flight take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 3 days and 2 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 3-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with a Balloon Flight?▾
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Where do guests stay on 3-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with a Balloon Flight?▾
The source itinerary names Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic, Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel. Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 3-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with a Balloon Flight?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks; Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks; Breakfast & LunchDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks. Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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