Overview & Summary
Experience Tanzania's wildlife and culture on the Ultimate Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari – 4 Days of Wildlife & Culture with BMC TOURS & SAFARIS. Explore Tarangire National Park, home to vast elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Travel to the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descend into the world-famous crater for unmatched predator and herbivore encounters, and enjoy optional cultural visits to Mto wa Mbu. This relaxed safari blends game drives, scenic picnic lunches, mid-range accommodations, and expert guiding for a memorable Tanzanian adventure.
Full Itinerary
Tarangire Riverfront Elephant Herds, Baobab Landscapes & Safari Lodge Stay
After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for majestic elephants, ancient baobab trees, and rich predator life. Spend the day on guided game drives across rolling plains spotting giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and vibrant bird species.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the park surrounded by wildlife, followed by late afternoon game viewing as golden light illuminates the baobabs before checking into your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge
Rift Valley Scenic Drive, Maasai Boma Countryside & Marera Valley Lodge
After breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area enjoying scenic highland landscapes, rolling green hills, Maasai villages, and lush farmlands along the way.
Arrive at your lodge near Karatu for lunch and take a leisurely afternoon to relax, take short walks in garden surroundings, or photograph breathtaking countryside scenery in preparation for tomorrow's crater descent.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Ngorongoro 600m Crater Floor Descent, Big Five Search & Ngoitokitok Springs Lunch
Rise early for a full-day guided exploration of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters onto the caldera floor to encounter lions, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, and pink flamingos at soda lakes.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch within the crater, tracking animals and photographing predator-prey interactions before ascending the crater wall in late afternoon for dinner at your lodge.
Overnight at Marera Valley LodgeMto wa Mbu Maasai Boma Cultural Visit, Crafts & Arusha Return
After breakfast, take an optional cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village in Mto wa Mbu to learn about traditional life, crafts, and boma structures, enjoying cultural dances and photos.
Begin your leisurely return drive to Arusha with scenic stops along the Great Rift Valley escarpment, arriving in the late afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Pick-up & drop-off from Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof & professional guide
- Park fees for Tarangire National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Ngorongoro Crater descent fee & crater service fee
- Game drives and scenic picnic lunches
- 3 nights' accommodation (1 night Tarangire Safari Lodge, 2 nights Marera Valley Lodge)
- All meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Drinking water in vehicle throughout safari
- All government taxes and levies
Excluded
- International and domestic flights & visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guide or lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not mentioned (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
Optional Activities
