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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha or Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Big elephant herds and famous baobab landscapes in Tarangire
  • 02 Wildlife and birdlife around Lake Manyara
  • 03 Spectacular game viewing inside the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Three major northern Tanzania wildlife destinations in 3 days
  • 05 Scenic landscapes ranging from savannah to volcanic highlands

Discover three of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations on a compact 3-day bush safari. Travel from Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park, continue to Lake Manyara National Park, and explore the Ngorongoro Crater. This safari combines game drives, dramatic landscapes, and opportunities to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, and many other species. It is designed for travelers who want to experience the highlights of Tanzania's northern safari circuit in a short period.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu

  • Departure: After breakfast, depart from Arusha or Moshi and drive to Tarangire National Park.

  • Game drive: Begin a game drive after entering the park, exploring its savannah plains, seasonal wetlands, and famous baobab landscapes.

  • Wildlife: Tarangire is particularly known for its large elephant herds and can also offer sightings of lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and numerous bird species.

  • Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue with afternoon game viewing.

  • Transfer: Later, leave Tarangire and drive toward the Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner

  • Overnight: Mid-range lodge/tented camp in the Karatu area

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Wildlife Viewing and Ngorongoro Transfer

  • Transfer: After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive.

  • Game drive: Explore the park's diverse habitats, including groundwater forest, open grassland, and the lake shore.

  • Wildlife: Watch for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons, monkeys, and a variety of birdlife.

  • Seasonal note: Depending on the season and water levels, the lake may attract large numbers of flamingos and other water birds.

  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch and continue wildlife viewing before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Arrival: Arrive at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Overnight: Mid-range lodge/tented camp near Ngorongoro/Karatu

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha or Moshi

  • Game drive: After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an extended game drive.

  • Crater floor: Explore the crater floor, one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife areas, where wildlife is concentrated within a dramatic volcanic landscape.

  • Wildlife: Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.

  • Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater or at the designated picnic area according to park regulations.

  • Return: After the game drive, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha or Moshi, arriving in the late afternoon or evening.

  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

  • End: End of safari

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private safari transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Park entrance and applicable conservation fees for the itinerary
  • Game drives in Tarangire National Park
  • Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive and applicable crater/conservation fees
  • 2 nights of mid-range accommodation
  • Meals as indicated in the daily itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during safari drives
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha or Moshi

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa and entry requirements
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and other staff
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal beverages
  • Laundry and personal expenses
  • Optional activities not stated in the itinerary
  • Accommodation before or after the safari unless specifically included

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing

  • A hat

  • Sunscreen

  • Insect repellent

  • A camera

  • Suitable closed shoes

Know before you go

  • Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed because animals move freely in their natural habitat.

  • The itinerary may be adjusted by the safari guide because of road conditions, weather, wildlife movements, or park regulations.

  • Accommodation may be replaced by a similar standard property when the originally planned property is unavailable.

  • Exact pickup time is confirmed according to the guest's accommodation and safari schedule.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Guests are picked up from their hotel or agreed meeting point in Arusha or Moshi.
Tour start
Arusha or Moshi
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha or Moshi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $860.00 — $2,500.00
Double Sharing $860.00 — $2,500.00
Triple Sharing $860.00 — $2,500.00

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