Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara

3 Days Round trip from Moshi 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 Look out for members of the famous Big Five during your safari
  • 05 Spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, baboons, and large elephant herds in their natural habitats

Embark on a short safari to famous national parks in Tanzania for a chance to see a variety of wildlife and stunning landscapes. Witness members of the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo - in the comfort of their natural habitats. Experience the quintessential African safari as you admire remarkable wildlife and stunning skies on this 3-day journey through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park.

Experience the quintessential African safari as you admire remarkable wildlife and stunning skies on this 3-day journey through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lake Manyara National Park Game Viewing

  • Start at 8:30 am and drive for two hours to Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game viewing.

  • Remark on the beauty of this park, famous for its green scenery, varied birdlife, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and baboons.

Dinner and overnight at the campsite, with food and breakfast included.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • Have breakfast at around 06:00 am.

  • After breakfast, drive 60 km to reach Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch boxes for a full day game safari. There is a very high possibility of spotting members of the famous Big Five.

  • Have lunch at the picnic site on the crater floor while watching hippos.

  • In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Lake Manyara.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

3
Day 03

Tarangire National Park and Return to Moshi

  • Grab an early breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game viewing.

  • This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants," as you have a great chance of spotting elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes, and even deadly pythons.

  • Continue on a game drive until late afternoon, and then drive back to Moshi town.

End of the tour.

Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Game viewing safari to Tanzania's northern circuit as per the sample itinerary

  • Private 4-wheel-drive vehicle with a roof hatch for photography and 360-degree views

  • All park fees for Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater

  • Drinking water for the whole safari

  • All game viewing activities

  • Trained, English-speaking Tanzania safari guides

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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