Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Tarangire and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
  • 02 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 03 Check out Tarangire National Park, most famous for its elephant population
  • 04 Spot predators and prey across Tanzania's Northern Circuit game parks

Discover Tanzania's Northern Circuit on a 3-day wildlife safari through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy adventurous game drives with chances to spot elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, flamingos, and prey such as impala, giraffe, eland, and buffalo. From Tarangire's large elephant population to the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater and the incredible beauty of Lake Manyara, this safari brings together some of the region's most rewarding wildlife experiences.

Discover Tanzania's Northern Circuit on a 3-day wildlife safari through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.

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, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire's Elephant Country

  • Leave Arusha in the morning with packed lunches and drive towards Tarangire, Tanzania's third-largest national park and a sanctuary for a large elephant population of up to six thousand.

  • Majestic baobab trees are found across the park, and animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, as it is the only permanent water supply in the area.

  • Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and of course elephants can be spotted here.

  • Lunch boxes will be provided to you at the picnic point.

Dinner and overnight stay at Country Lodge Karatu.

2
Day 02

Game Drive in the Ngorongoro Crater

  • After breakfast, drive and descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site.

  • The crater has walls up to 2,000 feet high, which is why not many animals migrate from here. You can spot many species here, such as lions, cheetahs, rare black rhinos, and several bird species.

  • Lunch will be at the picnic spot with packed lunch boxes.

Drive back to Country Lodge for an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara.

  • Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara Park is recognized for its incredible beauty. Buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos are some of the animals you can spot here.

  • After the game drive, proceed to Arusha for the night.

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara National Park at the Rift escarpment

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara National Park at the Rift escarpment

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

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport

  • Accommodation and meals in lodges as per the itinerary

  • Unlimited game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and a guaranteed window seat

  • Services of a professional English-speaking Tanzanian safari guide

  • All park entry fees and crater service fees

  • 1.5 litres of mineral water per person per day

  • 2 nights in Arusha before and after the safari

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flight tickets

  • All items of a personal nature

  • Gratuities for the safari guide

  • Visa fees and travel insurance

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $900.00 — $2,150.00
Double Sharing $900.00 — $1,500.00

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