3-Day Safari: Northern Tanzania's Top Attractions

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day Tanzania safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness incredible wildlife, including the Big Five, and enjoy comfortable accommodations and expert guidance.

Duration: 5 days

Cancellation: 72 hours

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Highlights

Arrival

Mount Meru Hotel - Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), the group is warmly welcomed by a representative from Altezza Travel and transported to a hotel in Arusha.
*Pick-up location is flexible - please share your plans with us!
Note: The hotel rate includes breakfast only. Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Early check-in is available at…

Arrival

Note: The hotel rate includes breakfast only. Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Early check-in is available at an additional cost with prior arrangement.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park - Following breakfast (around 7:30 AM), your safari guide will collect you from the hotel. By 10:00 AM, you will arrive at Tarangire and embark on your first safari adventure!

During the dry season, the Tarangire River serves as the sole drinking water source for many kilometers, attracting large elephant herds. This makes Tarangire home to the largest elephant population in Northern Tanzania for most of the year (particularly June - October and December - March). Elephants are not intimidated by park visitors and often approach vehicles closely. This is completely safe - as elephants have no natural predators, they are naturally curious and unafraid.

Tarangire National Park is also famous for its ancient baobab trees. These enormous trees are larger and older than any others in continental Africa. The landscape, highlighted by these iconic trees, is truly breathtaking.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park - Enjoy your second day in Tarangire National Park. Your Altezza guide will take you to explore areas of Tarangire that you missed the previous day. There are numerous fascinating spots with stunning views and even more African wildlife. In Tarangire, you can encounter rare species, some of which are not typically seen even in the Serengeti, such as long-necked gerenuks and oryx.

Additionally, Tarangire is home to hyraxes - small, amusing creatures that are the closest relatives to elephants, despite their vastly different size. Observing them is quite entertaining, and they allow visitors to approach closely for photos only (remember: no touching wildlife!).

Bird enthusiasts will also find Tarangire captivating, as there are over 550 bird species here! Our vehicles are equipped with high-resolution binoculars to enhance your bird-watching experience.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater - Discover the legendary Ngorongoro Crater! Here, you will observe tens of thousands of wild animals residing in the vast crater formed by an ancient volcano. The crater is relatively small, considering it hosts the highest density of animal species per square meter in the world! You are guaranteed to see a multitude of animals in close proximity to each other.

The descent into the crater takes about half an hour by car. The route passes through beautiful, lush forests offering stunning scenery.

After your morning game drive around the crater, you will pause at the picnic area near Lake Magadi for a snack and rest. One of Lake Magadi’s attractions is the hippos inhabiting the area. Watching them while enjoying lunch is sure to be delightful. Due to its abundant wildlife and endemic plants, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its global natural significance.

Departure

Mount Meru Hotel - Relax at the hotel before transferring to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. If you require a late check-out due to an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay for an additional fee.

What's Included

Accommodation before and after safari as per itinerary
All meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Bottled water, soft drinks, and hot beverages on safari
Free Wi-Fi in certain areas
Certified English-speaking safari guide
Transportation in a modern Land Cruiser 4x4 with amenities
National park fees covered
Airport transfers to/from…

What's Not Included

Air tickets
Visa fee
Travel Insurance
Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car)
Alcoholic beverages at lodges and while on safari
Tea, coffee and soft drinks at some safari lodges (please check with your tour manager)

Additional Information

This 3-day safari covers three top attractions in Northern Tanzania. While located near one another, each national park features unique aspects; incredible bird sightings and mighty elephants in Tarangire National Park; and the endangered rhino in Ngorongoro. Across these three locations, you are sure to capture photos of the Big Five of Africa:…

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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584beauk

Feb 19, 2026

Fantastic personalized tour - In November 2025 (November is the shoulder touring season for mid-south Africa) we were lucky to have been booked on a Serengeti safari with Altezza Travel in Tanzania. This was arranged by the fine folks at Afro Divers, Pemba Island, Zanzibar, where we began our travels. Everything we experienced was first rate: our guide, our tour beginning at the Seronera area of the Serengeti ending in Arusha, the lodges we stayed at and their wonderful food, and of course all the natural wonders we observed throughout the journey. Worth noting here: Altezza doesn’t overload touring vehicles with 6+ passengers, which makes the driving and viewing experience very comfortable and more enjoyable; they only have four seats in their vehicles for safari. For us, we had only two in our group so we had the vehicle and guide all to ourselves. A brief description of our tour: We were met by our guide, Cathbert, at the Seronera Airstrip and had an afternoon safari drive on the way to our first lodge, Sounds of Silence. Over the next couple of days we visited several areas within the central part of the Serengeti National Park, then moved onto the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and our second lodge, the Acacia Naserian. After our day safari in the Crater we made our way through the Lake Manyara region, visiting a Maasi village before arriving in Arusha, where we stayed at the Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge. While there we visited the Arusha National Park for a ‘walking safari’ within an upland forested region of Tanzania. 7 days, 6 nights. Throughout the trip, the wildlife we observed and the overall experience exceeded our expectations! An unforgettable experience, all around. We can’t say enough great things about our guide, Cathbert. He was the ‘face’ of Altezza as we did not interact with anyone else from the safari company. Cathbert was professional, knowledgeable, considerate and easy-going. We never wanted for anything that wasn’t provided. While on safari he took care of everything; not just the expert guiding and transportation but also our lunches and comfortable, interesting breaks - especially during the long drive from the Seronera area to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Cathbert’s knowledge base was expansive, and he was always pointing out not only wildlife but other features of the landscape that were important to the environment. And he was always pointing out the relationships between animal species and the animals and their environment. Of exceptional note: Cathbert spotted a black rhino in the middle of the Ngorongoro Crater that looked like a mere black spec to the untrained eye! Cathbert was able to get us to a close-up view of the wildlife without the imposition of other safari vehicles crowding us. And we never felt rushed to move on to the ‘next spot’. That said, most all the safari companies were very considerate of wildlife viewing opportunities. We never felt crowded or that we missed something due to ‘traffic’. We highly recommend Cathbert for your guide throughout the Serengeti National Park and entire northern region of Tanzania. We hope to see him again! And finally, our lodging and food was top notch and did not break our bank! Every place where we stayed was clean, tastefully decorated/with amenities, comfortable beds (!), friendly, welcoming staff - informative and not intrusive, and located in the landscape where the clear, starry nights were spectacular! We didn’t want to leave … and we will go back with Altezza guiding us!