3 DAY ESSENTIAL TANZANIA

PAMOJA SAFARIS

TRIP ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Discover the wild beauty and cultural richness of northern Tanzania on this compact yet unforgettable journey. Begin in Tarangire National Park, where elephants roam beneath ancient baobab trees and a full day of game drives reveals the park’s diverse wildlife. Visit a traditional Maasai community en route to Karatu, where you’ll gain insight into one of Tanzania’s most iconic cultures. The adventure culminates with a safari in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with lions, zebras, and flamingos. Ideal for those short on time, this itinerary delivers the essence of Tanzania in just three days.

YOUR 3 DAY ADVENTURE

DAY 01

Arrival in Tanzania

Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where a Pamoja Safaris representative will be waiting outside to greet and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha City (1.5 hours).

Upon arrival, we’ll check you in and arrange a welcome dinner and trip orientation with your trip leader. (If your flight arrives late at night, we’ll schedule your trip orientation for the next morning or evening so that you have time to get a good night’s rest this evening.)

Lodging: Serena Arusha Lodge & Spa, Arusha or similar

DAY 02

Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Karatu Town

Transfer to Tarangire National Park after breakfast (2.5 hours), enjoy a full day of game drives with a hot lunch around 13:00. Continue your game drive through Tarangire NP after lunch, and then head to Karatu Town (2 hours) for dinner and overnight. Along the way, we’ll have a chance to stop at a traditional Maasai tribal community where we will learn about their culture and way of life.

Lodging: Acacia Serian Tarangire Camp, Tarangire NP or similar

DAY 03

Karatu Town to Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, we will depart from Karatu, head up and into Ngorongoro Crater (1 hour) for a morning and early afternoon safari with lunch around noon, then make our way back to Arusha (4 hours), where you’ll catch an evening flight back (or stay an extra night if your departing flight is the next morning).

Departure Day

STANDARD ACCOMMODATION EXAMPLES

Accommodation can vary depending on time of the year and season, group size and preferences.

Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa, Arusha

Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu/Ngorongoro

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION EXAMPLES

Accommodation can vary depending on time of the year and season, group size and preferences.

Gran Meliá Arusha, Arusha

Lemala Ngorongoro Luxury Tented Camp, Karatu/Ngorongoro

Price includes

$ 5900+

- start price (depending on group size & season)

All domestic transport
Fees & Taxes
All meals (as specified per day)
Base gratuity for all staff

Price excludes

a 30% deposit is required to book

International Travel
Private room (available for extra charge)
International Airfare and Visa

ADD THESE EXPERIENCES TO YOUR TRIP

Fun in the Sun on Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar Island is the perfect place to spend a few days soaking up the sun after your safari adventure. Located only an hour-long domestic flight away from Arusha City, this island paradise is the perfect way to end any safari or Kilimanjaro adventure. Once the capital of the world spice trade, Zanzibar is now home to white sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters, amazing seafood, a colorful local culture, plenty of fun activities, and resorts and hotels of all varieties.

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Safari

Experience the scenic ride of a lifetime, floating over the endless Serengeti plains on a hot air balloon safari. Starting at sunrise, our team of professional pilots and ground crew will have you up in the air for an hour or so, seeing the majestic scenery and wildlife in a totally different way than you’re able to on the ground. If you’re lucky, you might even get to experience the Great Migration from the air! The perfect addition to any safari adventure, any time of year.

Ranger-Guided Rhino Experience

Search for the elusive northern black rhinos that inhabit the lesser-traveled areas of Serengeti National Park alongside a team of park rangers. By far the toughest animal to spot on any Tanzanian safari, the rhinoceros is known for being difficult to locate as well as notoriously skittish around humans. Our park ranger friends, trained to observe and protect the rhinos 24/7/365, will guide us to the closest population of rhinos so that we can observe them safely in their natural habitat.

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