Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Tarangire and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
  • 02 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 03 Explore Tarangire National Park, most famous for its elephant migration
  • 04 Observe the Big Five in the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
  • 05 Spot migratory herds and vibrant birdlife along Tarangire's traditional wildlife route

Experience the quintessential African safari on this 3-day journey through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover Tarangire on the traditional migration route of several wildlife species, explore Lake Manyara's remarkable ecological variety, and descend into the world's largest unbroken and unflooded caldera. Along the way, admire abundant wildlife, rich birdlife, and the stunning African skies.

Experience the quintessential African safari on this 3-day journey through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, which lies on the traditional migration route of several wildlife species.

  • Spot herds of migratory wildebeest, gazelle, zebra, and buffalo gathering along the marshy shores of Lake Natron. These pools are also shared by flocks of birds, including green wood hoopoes, fisher lovebirds, tallish herons, white-bellied go-away birds, and giant kingfishers. Resident lion, giraffe, elephant, and black rhino can be seen in any season.

Dinner and overnight at Fanaka campsite.

2
Day 02

Wildlife Viewing in Lake Manyara National Park

  • After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

  • Spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, gazelles, tree-climbing lions, and more.

  • Upon entering the park, your driver will open the vehicle roof so you can begin your wildlife watching.

  • In the late afternoon, arrive at Fanaka campsite for your overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, drive into the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken and unflooded caldera in the world, and it will fascinate you with its unbelievable wildlife diversity.

  • Observe the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinoceros, and leopards.

  • After an extensive wildlife tour and a picnic, leave the caldera in the afternoon.

  • Drive back to Arusha.

Tarangire National Park elephant migration, Lake Manyara National Park woodlands and tree-climbing lions, Ngorongoro Crater caldera floor

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant migration, Lake Manyara National Park woodlands and tree-climbing lions, Ngorongoro Crater caldera floor

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 safari open-roof vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking Tanzania guide
  • 3 meals provided per day
  • Mineral water (1.5 litres per day per person)
  • Overnight stays in tents (tents, sleeping bags, and mattresses will be supplied)
  • All park fees
  • All government tax

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses for souvenirs, etc.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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