Tanzania · Safari

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

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 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant population
  • 04 Spot the Big Five in the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater

Explore the wonders of Tanzania on an unforgettable 3-day safari adventure through Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Park. Discover the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes of three of Tanzania's most popular national parks, each with its own unique features and ecosystems. Spot the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater, admire the huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants in Tarangire, and observe more than 350 bird species in Lake Manyara on this exciting safari.

Lake Manyara National Park is well known for its tree-climbing lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Lake Manyara National Park and Mto wa Mbu

  • Get picked up by your driver-guide soon after breakfast at 8:00 a.m. for a short tour briefing before heading to Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Drive to the stunning town of Mto wa Mbu, a souvenir paradise just outside the Lake Manyara entrance gate. Lake Manyara National Park is well known for its tree-climbing lions. It attracts a large number of animals and birds thanks to the beautiful lake, which stretches across much of the park.
  • Enjoy lunch at a picnic site inside the park, followed by more hours of game driving, then drive back to Arusha in the evening.

MEALS:- Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

ACCOMMODATION:- Marera Valley Lodge

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

  • After an early breakfast at the lodge, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, which is over six hundred meters deep. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area supports a remarkable variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and large African elephants. Another huge drawcard of this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a skilled eye to spot.
  • Furthermore, visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner of the crater, which is one of its major features. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.

MEALS: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

ACCOMMODATION: Marera Valley Lodge

3
Day 03

Tarangire National Park Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, the excursion departs for Tarangire National Park. The first stop is Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases before heading off on safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. Tarangire is widely known for its large elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras.
Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park baobabs

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park baobabs

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

  • Guaranteed safari on confirmation
  • Full-board canvas tent accommodation while on safari
  • Meal plan as described
  • Services of an English-speaking, skilled, and experienced local Tanzania driver-guide
  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes
  • Extensive game drives in the national parks
  • Sleeping tents, mattresses, and pillows
  • Service of a safari cook and utensils
  • Crater tour services
  • 3 meals per day while on safari - vegetarian and non-vegetarian
  • Travel/flying doctors rescue services
  • Drinking water, 1.5 litres per person per day
  • Safari transport by 4x4 Land Cruiser (6-seater) with a pop-up roof hatch for easy viewing and photography

What's Not Included

  • Pick-up from or transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport before and after the trip
  • Personal and baggage insurance
  • Canoeing safari
  • Olduvai Gorge entrance fee
  • Balloon safari
  • Laundry services
  • Optional travel insurance
  • Health requirements (you are entering a malaria-prone area)
  • Medical and trip cancellation insurance
  • Shuttle bus transfer apart from airport pick-up/drop-off
  • Excess baggage or shipping charges
  • Tips or gratuities
  • Personal toiletries and items of a personal nature
  • Beverages/drinks
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Optional activities/excursions
  • Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

What to bring

  • Personal spending money
  • Additional toiletries: toilet paper, bathing soap, and towels, mainly for camping safaris
  • Bathroom slippers for camping safaris, or we can arrange a pair for you
  • Insect repellent
  • Enough film for your cameras
  • Light clothes for daytime wear
  • Warm jacket, pullover, sweatshirt, or fleece for the chilly evenings and mornings
  • Sneakers, walking boots, or sandals

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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