Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant concentration and iconic baobab trees
  • 02 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unbroken caldera and one of Africa's new 7 natural wonders
  • 03 Discover Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its elusive tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife
  • 04 Enjoy game drives across Tanzania's celebrated wildlife landscapes in just 3 days

Enjoy a short safari trip across Tanzania's wildlife wonders, set against the sweeping savanna and stunning African skies. Travel through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park to witness an extraordinary treasure of fauna, including the Big Five, wildebeest migration, and a rich variety of birdlife. From elephant-rich landscapes and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera to Lake Manyara's beautiful lake and groundwater forest, this 3-day safari offers a quintessential African safari experience.

From elephant-rich landscapes and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera to Lake Manyara's beautiful lake and groundwater forest, this 3-day safari offers a quintessential African safari experience.

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, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

From Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park

  • Get picked up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha at 7 am and transfer to Tarangire National Park to begin your game-viewing experience in this magnificent park. Tarangire is famous for its large collection of baobab trees, spectacular population of large mammals, and variety of bird species, not to mention one of the largest concentrations of elephants in the country.

  • After touring the park, you will be transferred to a tented camp or lodge, where you will spend the night.

2
Day 02

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

  • Depart the camp at around 7 am and head to Ngorongoro Crater for your game drive. The crater is not only the largest unbroken caldera in the world, but it is also one of the new 7 natural wonders of Africa.

  • After your morning game drive, take a break to enjoy your packed lunch at the Hippo Pool Picnic Site before continuing with your afternoon game drive.

  • In the early evening, you will be transferred back to your camp or lodge, where you will spend the night.

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return

  • Depart the camp at around 7 am and head to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. The park is renowned for its elusive tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife.

  • After touring the beautiful lake and the amazing groundwater forest, you will be transferred back to Moshi, Arusha, or the airport in the afternoon via curio shops, where you can pick up some souvenirs to take back home.

Tarangire National Park baobab savanna, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara National Park groundwater forest

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobab savanna, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara National Park groundwater forest

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Moshi/Arusha

  • One night's hotel accommodation in Moshi/Arusha

  • Extended 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up roof for game viewing

  • Professional, English-speaking Tanzania safari guide

  • Entrance fees to all national parks

  • Ngorongoro Crater fees

  • 18% VAT on entrance fees

  • All meals while on safari and cold water during the safari

  • Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals

  • All basic camping facilities such as tents, chairs, tables, and sleeping mats

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania visa: $50 per person on arrival; USA and Canada passport holders pay USD 100

  • Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

  • Optional tours (balloon rides: USD 570 per person)

  • Tips and gratuities for your safari guide and cook

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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