Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Safari Tour of Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos
02 Descend 600 m into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive
03 Enjoy a picnic lunch on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater
04 Explore Tarangire National Park, home to some of Africa's largest elephant herds
05 Look out for distinctive wildlife such as the Greater Kudu, Fringed-eared Oryx, and Ashy Starlings

Visit Lake Manyara National Park, set between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania's Arusha and Manyara Regions, before continuing to Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park for an exciting wildlife safari. This 3-day journey combines game drives in three iconic northern Tanzania destinations, with chances to spot elephants, tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and other remarkable animals along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater and experience diverse landscapes and rich wildlife viewing throughout the tour.

Head into Lake Manyara National Park and see a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari

Meet your professional tour guide/driver in Arusha town for a short safari briefing, after which you will travel to Lake Manyara National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge.
Head into Lake Manyara National Park and see a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.

Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After breakfast, descend 600 m into this magnificent crater for a morning half-day game drive.
See wild animals such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, after which you will travel to Tarangire National Park.

Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 03

Tarangire National Park Adventure

Explore Tarangire National Park on a morning game drive.
See some of the largest elephant herds in Africa, the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings.
Return to the lodge for lunch.
Depart for Arusha town and end your African safari adventure.