Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Shared Safari in Tanzania with Ngorongoro Crater

3 Days Round trip from Babati Rural Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot large elephant herds and classic savannah wildlife in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Explore Lake Manyara's diverse ecosystems, including groundwater forest and tree-climbing lions
  • 03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional Big Five game viewing
  • 04 Enjoy guided game drives in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional guide

Join a 3-day shared safari through Tanzania's renowned northern parks, ideal for travellers seeking great value and authentic wildlife encounters. Travel in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional guide as you explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Encounter elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and Big Five species across varied landscapes, from baobab-dotted savannahs to the crater floor, while enjoying scenic views and memorable group game drives.

Join a 3-day shared safari through Tanzania's renowned northern parks, ideal for travellers seeking great value and authentic wildlife encounters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Babati, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire's Baobab Savannahs

  • Meet your safari guide and fellow travellers in Arusha in the morning and depart for Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through vast savannahs dotted with ancient baobab trees.
  • Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and predators such as lions and leopards. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, offering rewarding game viewing.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu or the Mto wa Mbu area for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Public campsite

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Rift Valley Scenery

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a game drive through diverse habitats, including groundwater forest, open grasslands, and the alkaline lakeshore.
  • The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons and monkeys, elephants, and abundant birdlife such as flamingos, pelicans, and storks.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by further game viewing in the afternoon. Later, return to your public campsite for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Public campsite

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at the crater rim viewpoint to admire panoramic views before descending approximately 600 metres into the crater floor.
  • Enjoy a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the endangered black rhinoceros. Flamingos are often seen around the soda lake.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, then continue game viewing before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Tarangire National Park baobab savannahs, Lake Manyara National Park groundwater forest and alkaline lakeshore, Ngorongoro Crater rim and crater floor

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobab savannahs, Lake Manyara National Park groundwater forest and alkaline lakeshore, Ngorongoro Crater rim and crater floor

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Babati Rural 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees
  • Crater service fee
  • Professional guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Accommodation
  • Meals and soft drinks
  • V.A.T.

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • All personal purchases

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha Region, Tanzania
Tour start
Babati Rural, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Babati Rural.

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