3-Day Tanzania Safari and Kilimanjaro Day Hike Itinerary | Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Machame Route Adventure - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

3-Day Tanzania Safari and Kilimanjaro Day Hike Itinerary | Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Machame Route Adventure

3 Days 1 Night

Overview

Looking for the ultimate Tanzanian adventure? This 3-day itinerary combines thrilling wildlife safaris in Tarangire National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, with an unforgettable Mount Kilimanjaro day hike via the Machame Route. Perfect for travelers who want to experience the best of Tanzania's natural wonders in a short time!

  • Ideal for travelers with limited time
  • Combines wildlife safari and mountain adventure
  • Perfect introduction to Tanzania’s top highlights
  • Great for solo travelers, couples, and families

Itinerary

Highlights:

  • Morning pickup from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park
  • Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and ancient baobab trees
  • Picnic lunch inside the park
  • Overnight at a lodge or luxury tented camp near Karatu

Itinerary Details: Start your adventure with an early morning pickup. Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with chances to see lions, leopards, buffalo, and over 500 bird species. After a packed picnic lunch, continue exploring before heading to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Highlights:

  • Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater
  • Big Five safari experience
  • Picnic lunch at the crater floor
  • Return to Arusha for overnight stay

Itinerary Details: After breakfast, head to the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera for a full-day safari. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos along the lush crater floor. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at a designated site within the crater before ascending and returning to Arusha for the night.

Highlights:

  • Early morning transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Hike from Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3,000m) and back
  • Trek through lush rainforest and spot exotic flora and fauna
  • Experience the thrill of Kilimanjaro without the full summit commitment

Itinerary Details: Rise early and drive to Machame Gate, the starting point of the popular Machame Route on Mount Kilimanjaro. After registration and briefing, begin your ascent through dense rainforest, alive with bird calls and unique plant life. Reach Machame Camp at 3,000 meters, take in the incredible views, then descend back to the gate. Transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

Included & Excluded

  • Park fees
  • (For non-residents)
  • All activities
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation
  • (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • International flights
  • (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
  • (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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From $ 800
/ Adult
3-Day Tanzania Safari and Kilimanjaro Day Hike Itinerary | Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Machame Route Adventure

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