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3-Day Private Lodge Safari: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

📅3 Days / 2 Nights
🦁Private Safari
👥Private/custom group
💰$1,000
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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
Mid-Range Lodges & Tented Camps
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 Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Chemka Hot Springs, Tarangire National Park Safari, Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Departure.

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 the lodge or camp level shown in the package details, 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
Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Chemka Hot Springs
Materuni WaterfallsAccommodation: Summit Safari Lodge (Mid-range Lodge - Arusha)Meals: Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Drinking water
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  • Upon arrival, your professional guide will warmly welcome you and provide a short briefing about your 3-day adventure. Begin your journey toward Materuni Village, located on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a guided walk through lush tropical landscapes filled with coffee, banana, and avocado farms, leading to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls-one of the tallest in the region, cascading crystal-clear glacier water into a natural pool below. Afterward, experience a traditional Chagga coffee tour, where you will learn how coffee is grown, roasted, and prepared, and even make your own cup. A local lunch prepared by the Chagga community will be served before continuing your journey to Chemka (Kikuletwa) Hot Springs. Relax, swim in the clear turquoise waters, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Optional barbecue can be arranged while you unwind. In the evening, transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
🏕️Ilboru Safari Lodge
🍽️Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Drinking water
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Tarangire National Park Safari
Tarangire National ParkAccommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)Meals: BreakfastLunch & DinnerDrinks: Drinking waterbeer & wine 🌦️ Tarangire Travel Guide Category Details
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  • After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most authentic and wildlife-rich safari destinations. The park is famous for its large elephant herds-sometimes numbering up to 300-as well as its iconic baobab trees and diverse ecosystems. During your game drive, you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of bird species. Enjoy a full-day safari with excellent wildlife viewing before heading to your lodge in the evening.
🏕️Ang'ata Tarangire Camp
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Drinking water, beer & wine
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Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Departure
Ngorongoro CraterAccommodation: None (End of Tour)Meals: Breakfast & LunchDrinks: All
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  • After an early breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. This vast volcanic caldera is home to one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five-lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino. You will also see zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and hippos around the crater’s lakes. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your adventure. drinks (except spirits/liquor) 🌦️ Ngorongoro Travel Guide Category Details
🏕️No overnight — end of tour
🍽️Breakfast & LunchDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
Mid-Range Lodging: n/a* $1,000 $979 $946 $946 $902

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

🏕️ Your Accommodations

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lodge

Ilboru Safari Lodge

★★★★☆
From $120–$200 per person / night
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tented-camp

Ang’ata Tarangire Camp

★★★★☆
From Mid-range — $200–$350 per person / night

✅ 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

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides, cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Tarangire USD600

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 3-Day Private Lodge Safari: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
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 Private Lodge Safari: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater 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 Private Lodge Safari: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
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 Private Lodge Safari: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names 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 Private Lodge Safari: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Drinking water; Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Drinking water, beer & wine; Breakfast & LunchDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor). Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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