Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

Driving through the floor of Ngorongoro Crater

Gawk at the stunning pink-hued flamingoes at Lake Manyara

Admire the great African elephants at Tangire National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot pink flamingos and tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park
02 Descend 610 m to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, often called "Africa's Eden"
03 Look for the Big Five in the world's largest intact volcanic caldera
04 Explore Tarangire, home to over 550 bird species and large elephant herds
05 See baobab-dotted savannah landscapes along the Tarangire River

Get amazing game-viewing opportunities by visiting three of Tanzania's best safari parks - Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. Make your safari dreams come true as you witness a variety of fauna fighting and surviving for a new day. From Lake Manyara's alkaline soda lake and tree-climbing lions to the vast wildlife arena of Ngorongoro Crater and the bird-rich landscapes of Tarangire, this journey showcases some of the country's most remarkable safari experiences.

Home to more than 25,000 large mammals, it is not unusual to see all of the 'Big Five' (buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard) in a single day.

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

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Rift Valley Wildlife

Meet your guide and drive to Lake Manyara, arriving with plenty of time for an afternoon game drive. Located on the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its large alkaline soda lake, which is home to the pink flamingo, yellow-billed stork, and heron.
Get a chance to see the tree-climbing lion unique to this national park.
Watch out for some fun antics from the local baboon population; Lake Manyara is believed to have the largest number of these primates in the world.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari in "Africa's Eden"

Drive to the fascinating wildlife arena of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the crater is over 260 km2 (100 miles2), formed when a massive volcano exploded and collapsed on itself 2-3 million years ago. It is now the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world and is often referred to as "Africa's Eden." Home to more than 25,000 large mammals, it is not unusual to see all of the 'Big Five' (buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard) in a single day.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, arrive at the crater rim, and then descend 610 m (2000 feet) onto its floor to start your safari extravaganza.

Day 03

Tarangire Birds, Elephants, and Baobab Plains

Drive to Tarangire, a 'must-see' for avid bird watchers, boasting over 550 different bird species, the most diverse in Africa. Its inhabitants include the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world. The Tarangire River runs through the park, attracting many elephants, buffalo, giraffe, and antelope, particularly in the dry season between June and October. It is not uncommon to see large herds of elephants roaming through the savannah grasses or taking shade under the odd-looking 'upside-down trees' (baobab) dotted around the park.
After a morning game drive, head to your hotel in Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward travel.