Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore wildlife-rich Lake Manyara with tree-climbing lions and flamingos
02 Experience the tranquility of Tarangire National Park's diverse flora and fauna
03 Enjoy a full day of wildlife tracking in the iconic Ngorongoro Crater
04 Camp in scenic locations and savor picnic lunches amidst nature
05 Spot the Big Five and various migratory species throughout the tour

Hop on for a 3-day safari adventure through Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience game drives in wildlife-rich landscapes, from Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and flamingos to Tarangire's remote atmosphere and diverse migratory animals. Continue with a full day of game tracking on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, where you may encounter the Big Five and many other distinct species. Along the way, enjoy camping in scenic locations and picnic lunches surrounded by nature.

Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara in search of giraffes, elephants, tree-climbing lions, and the famous flamingos by the lakeside.

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 Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara Safari Experience

Meet your safari guide at the hotel and receive a briefing on the safari route to Lake Manyara.
Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara in search of giraffes, elephants, tree-climbing lions, and the famous flamingos by the lakeside.
Have a picnic lunch at Migunga Tented Camp, outside the park.

Overnight stay at the camp, and prepare for the trip to Tarangire National Park the following day.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

After breakfast at Migunga Tented Camp, drive to Tarangire National Park. The park has an atmosphere of remoteness and receives fewer visitors than the other parks in Tanzania's northern circuit.
Arrive in time for a game drive. Lunch will be taken en route. The park contains all of the Big Five except the leopard. Other migratory game seen here includes Cape buffalo, hippos, lovebirds, starlings, rock pythons, albino giraffe, puff adders, the fringe-eared oryx, and the gerenuk.

Dinner and overnight stay at Maramboi Tented Camp.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Tracking

After breakfast at Maramboi Tented Camp, leave for Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of tracking game on the crater floor.
Take a break for a picnic lunch at Kirurumu Tented Camp. All of the Big Five animals may be seen here. Other species encountered include cheetah, Grant's and Thomson's gazelle, common zebra, wildebeest, and the spotted hyena. Flamingos may also be seen at the crater lake. This day will truly be an unforgettable encounter.
Drive to Arusha at around 4 pm to the hotel for a shower and your onward timetable.

The route