3-Day Upper Mid-Range Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari with Olkambe Simba
Why this Package
A succinct 3-Day safari tour: explore the stunning landscapes of Tarangire and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This journey offers a perfect blend of wildlife encounters and comfort, making it ideal for families and groups seeking memorable experiences.
Your adventure begins at Olkambe Simba Lodge Tarangire, an upper mid-range lodge that provides spacious chalet-style rooms with en-suite bathrooms, mosquito nets, and verandas. The lodge features a central lounge and a swimming pool, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Enjoy hearty buffet-style meals that include international dishes alongside local Swahili flavors, ensuring a satisfying dining experience.
After a day spent marveling at the iconic baobabs and elephants of Tarangire National Park, you will head to the Ngorongoro Crater for a night at Martina’s Retreat. This budget-friendly lodge in Karatu offers simple yet comfortable rooms set in a tranquil garden atmosphere. Meals here include basic Tanzanian staples, with picnic lunches prepared for your safari adventures.
Access to both parks is convenient, with Ngorongoro Gate just a short drive away. This itinerary allows you to experience the best of both parks, from the diverse wildlife of Tarangire to the stunning views and Big 5 sightings in Ngorongoro. The combination of these two locations ensures a rich and fulfilling safari experience.
Whether you're a first-time traveler or looking to combine your safari with a trip to Zanzibar or a Kilimanjaro trek, this 3-day tour is designed to provide unforgettable memories.
Mix of mid-range and upper mid-range Tanzania Safari
Book with the Right Tour Operator
Each safari company has its own strengths — some specialize in luxury safaris, some in mid-range, and some in budget trips. Their expertise depends on years of experience in specific price categories, the quality of their guides and vehicles, and the lodge partnerships they’ve built over time. None of this is visible on websites or forums, which is why NMT connects you directly with the operators best suited to your safari tier.
- Accurate matching based on your budget and travel needs
- Get and COMPARE direct quotes from 3–4 matched local operators
- Book DIRECTLY with trusted Tanzanian specialists — no markups or middlemen
+ more verified Mix of mid-range and upper mid-range operatorsInclusions
- 🛏️ Accommodation during safari
- 🍽️ All meals: Full board on all days. Only breakfast on days with just hotel.
- 🎟️ All park entrance fees and government taxes
- 💧 Drinking water, tea & coffee during the safari
- 🧑✈️ Driver Guide: Friendly, English-speaking (or another language) expert with deep wildlife knowledge
- 🚙 Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
👉 Exact inclusions may vary. Final details will be provided by the tour operator when you request a quote.
Exclusions
The following costs are not included in above prices:
- ❌ International flight costs
- ❌ Internal Tanzania flight costs
- ❌ VISA fees
- ❌ Tips to guides and hotel staff
- ❌ Laundry, unless specified otherwise by hotels being used (ask the tour operator providing the quote)
- ❌ Alcoholic drinks unless specified otherwise
Per-person pricing
💡 Prices indicate how much each traveler would pay for a private tour, depending on total group size. Group tours aren’t available for this exact set of lodges.
| Persons | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2286 |
| 2 | $1354 |
| 3 | $1122 |
| 4 | $1077 |
| 5 | $993 |
| 6 | $937 |
| 7 | $1045 |
| 8 | $997 |
| 9 | $959 |
| 10 | $957 |
| 11 | $930 |
| 12 | $907 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Tarangire