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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Tarangire's large elephant herds among ancient baobab trees
02 Descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day wildlife safari
03 Look for the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino
04 Explore Lake Manyara's lush groundwater forest and seasonal flamingo-filled lakeshore
05 Spot tree-climbing lions, baboons, elephants, hippos, and giraffes in Lake Manyara

Experience Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit on a 3-day journey through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. See Tarangire's giant elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater for excellent Big Five viewing, and explore Lake Manyara's lush landscapes, known for tree-climbing lions, baboons, and seasonal flamingos. With game drives across three of northern Tanzania's most celebrated parks, this safari blends remarkable wildlife encounters with beautiful scenery.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive and Overnight in Karatu

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive while spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and numerous bird species.

After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue your afternoon game drive before driving to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Karatu

After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.

The crater is home to more than 25,000 animals and offers one of the best opportunities in Africa to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing your wildlife adventure.

In the late afternoon, return to Karatu for dinner and another overnight stay at Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 03

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park famous for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and seasonal flamingos along the lakeshore.

Enjoy a game drive through the park while taking in its beautiful scenery before enjoying a picnic lunch.

Later in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes with drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

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