Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the expansive savannahs of Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds
02 Discover the world's largest volcanic caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater, rich with diverse wildlife
03 Witness the iconic "Big Five" animals, including lions and elephants, in their natural habitat
04 Enjoy breathtaking views and birdwatching at Lake Manyara, famous for its flamingos

Explore Tanzania's famous Ngorongoro volcanic crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Park on this 3-day safari from Arusha. Travel through the country's vast countryside in a safari vehicle while searching for wildebeests, hartebeest, elephants, giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, flamingos, and more. The journey also brings you into the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, where you can discover the Big Five in their natural habitat.

Witness the breathtaking orange glow of the sun rising over 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

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds.
Drive through the seasonal swamps, savannah, and the Tarangire River area in search of zebras, wildebeests, lions, buffaloes, hartebeest, elephants, giraffes, waterbuck, and reedbucks.

Overnight stay at a nearby campsite.

Day 02

Tarangire Area to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive via the Rift Valley to the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera, almost 20 km wide and approximately 600 m deep.
Discover the large variety of wildlife, including the "Big Five" - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. The various springs found on the caldera floor attract animals such as wildebeest, gazelles, reedbucks, and more than 500 bird species.

Overnight stay at a campsite on the crater's edge.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Sunrise and Lake Manyara to Arusha

Witness the breathtaking orange glow of the sun rising over the Ngorongoro Crater.
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park 120 km west of Arusha, home to thousands of flamingos and more than 500 other bird species.
Look for monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants, and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees with your Tanzanian safari guide.

Return to Arusha, where the safari ends.

The route