Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Big Five Safari

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, where elephants, buffaloes, and pythons regularly cross your path
  • 02 Explore Lake Manyara, home to thousands of flamingos and rich birdlife
  • 03 Spend half a day on the Ngorongoro Crater Floor, one of Tanzania's most renowned wildlife areas
  • 04 Get the opportunity to witness the famous Big Five in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Get the opportunity to witness the famous Big Five and spend time in the Manyara region, known for its famous pink flamingos, during this adventurous and fun safari. Explore Tarangire National Park on a full-day game drive, where elephants, buffaloes, and pythons regularly cross your path. End the tour at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater highlands, known for their large volcanic caldera and abundance of wildlife, including hippos, elephants, lions, and giraffes.

Get the opportunity to witness the Big Five at once: lions, leopards, bull elephants, African buffaloes, and black rhinos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Drive to Tarangire National Park by Land Cruiser.

  • Cross the Maasai Steppe on your way to Tarangire National Park.

  • Stop at the picturesque park gate while the driver fills in the park registration book.

  • Go on a full-day game drive in the park, enjoying wildlife viewing. Elephants, buffaloes, and pythons will regularly cross your path.

  • Meander along the bush tracks and explore the Tarangire River's twists and turns, finding elephants drinking and playing in the refreshing waters.

  • Arrive at your lodge, where you can settle in and relax before dinner and your first night in the bush.

Dinner and overnight stay at Zion Campsite Tarangire.

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Flamingo Safari

  • Go on a sunrise game drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which is among Tanzania's smallest parks.

  • Drive through the lush gardens and hear the exotic bird calls.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue with game viewing in the park. Zebra, wildebeest, bushbuck, dik-dik, and guinea fowl regularly cross the path, unbothered by your benign presence as they go about their daily routines.

  • Meander along bush tracks and explore the lake, which is home to thousands of flamingos. Find elephants drinking and playing in the refreshing waters.

Dinner and overnight stay at Fanaka Campsite.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Floor and Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

  • Spend half a day exploring the Crater Floor. The area is world-renowned in reputation and very small in size. Get the opportunity to witness the Big Five at once: lions, leopards, bull elephants, African buffaloes, and black rhinos.

  • Enjoy a special boxed lunch at a scenic picnic spot. Your journey will take you throughout this tremendous landscape, which is constantly changing as animals move to and fro in search of pasture, water, or prey.

  • Drive back to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home.

Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River's twists and turns, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Floor

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River's twists and turns, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Floor

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

  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport

  • Hotel before and after the safari in Arusha

  • All game drives and park fees

  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary

  • Meals as per the above itinerary - 3 meals a day, vegetarian and non-vegetarian

  • Wildlife viewing drives in a specially customized 4WD Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing

  • Complimentary bottled drinking water and soda while on safari (1.5 litres of bottled water per person per day)

What's Not Included

  • Soft drinks, beer, wine, and spirits, as well as gifts such as local crafts

  • International flight tickets (airline) and airport transfer

  • Tips for staff such as guides and cook staff

  • Fees for passports, visas, immunizations, and insurance

  • Laundry, phone, and other items of a personal nature

  • Visit and support for the orphanage - these can be arranged and paid for directly to the centre

  • Transport while on safari: we will provide a special safari jeep and 1 stretched Land Cruiser 4WD. The vehicles are fitted with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photographing.

What to bring

  • Lightweight safari shoes or trainers

  • Sandals

  • Sunglasses

  • Sun cream

  • Insect repellent cream

  • First aid kit

  • Day pack for your cameras

  • Rucksack for your safari gear and clothes

  • Camera, batteries, and film

  • A medium-range telephoto lens

  • A pair of binoculars

Know before you go

  • In case you're bringing any electrical equipment, there will be 220V. Also, our vehicles have a charging system for clients to charge their cameras.

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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