Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot wildlife in Lake Manyara, including tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos
  • 02 Enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to an estimated 30,000 animals
  • 03 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for some of Africa's largest elephant herds
  • 04 Travel through Tanzania's northern circuit in a private 4 wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch

In this 3-day safari tour, enjoy beautiful game drives across three Tanzania national parks - Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater offers you a chance to see a variety of wildlife and stunning landscapes. Along the way, explore Lake Manyara's dramatically located wildlife habitats and Tarangire's renowned elephant herds.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhino, herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants.

From the itinerary

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, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Game Drive in Lake Manyara

  • Meet your professional tour guide/driver in Arusha town for a briefing before travelling to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge. You will travel in a 4 wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch.

  • Head into Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas. The park's varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, and large flocks of flamingos drawn to the algae in the lake.

Dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Transfer to Tarangire

  • Have breakfast and descend 600 m into the magnificent crater for a morning half-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhino, herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater.

  • Travel to Tarangire National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge.

3
Day 03

Morning Game Drive in Tarangire and Return to Arusha

  • Have breakfast and head to Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive. Tarangire is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African national park is also home to three rare species of animals - the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, and a few Ashy Starlings.

  • Return to the lodge for lunch.

  • Depart for Arusha town.

Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers and hotel accommodation before and after the safari

  • 3-day game safari to Tanzania's northern circuit as per the sample itinerary

  • Hotel, lodge, or camping accommodation

  • Animal tours according to your itinerary preferences

  • Private 4 wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch

  • Professional English-speaking safari and tour guide/driver

  • Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park fees

  • All meals on the safari and mineral water

  • All game viewing activities

  • Price quoted per person sharing

  • Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees

  • Concession fees

What's Not Included

  • Laundry

  • Items of a personal nature

  • International and local airfares

  • Entry visas

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • The departure dates for all our African safari and tour packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs.

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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