Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy exciting safaris in some of Tanzania's world-famous parks
02 Experience game viewing in Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks
03 Explore the natural beauty and dense wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater
04 Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, antelope, hippos, and flamingos

Embark on this short 3-day safari through Tanzania's celebrated northern parks, exploring Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater highlands, and Tarangire National Park. Discover one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa in Ngorongoro, and look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, antelope, hippos, and pink flamingos along the way. From Lake Manyara's varied habitats to Tarangire's iconic baobab trees, this tour offers rewarding wildlife viewing across three remarkable landscapes.

Discover one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa in Ngorongoro, and look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, antelope, hippos, and pink flamingos along the way.

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 Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha/Moshi to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Meet your professional Tanzanian guide/driver in the morning for a short safari briefing.
After that, drive straight to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.
Spend a few hours in the park and see elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelope, hippos, flamingos in the hippo pool, and other animals. Lake Manyara is also known for its climbing lions, although they are rare to see. A boxed lunch will be provided, and around 4 pm, you will drive to your accommodation.
Have dinner at your accommodation in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 02

Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Game Viewing

Depart for Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch.
Explore the crater, which is famous for its great concentration of wildlife, including buffalo, lion, zebra, elephant, hippos, leopard, rhinos, and many others.
At around 5 pm, drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 03

Tarangire National Park Safari and Return to Arusha/Moshi

Drive to Tarangire, a large park famous for its baobab trees and many animals, including lions, large groups of elephants, giraffes, leopards, and cheetah. A boxed lunch will be provided.
Depart for Arusha/Moshi in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch included.

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park hippo pool, Ngorongoro Crater highlands, Tarangire National Park baobab trees

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

Airport transfers
4WD Land Cruiser with an open roof on safari
Camping and park fees
Camping equipment
Accommodation during the safari
Professional English-speaking Tanzanian driver guides
All meals during the safari
All government taxes
Bottled drinking water

What's Not Included

Flights
Travel insurance
Visa and passport fees
Personal items
Tips for the Tanzanian safari guide and chef
Soda and alcoholic beverages
Extra activities and meals outside of the program

Know before you go

Lake Manyara National Park is a protected area in Tanzania's Arusha and Manyara Regions, situated between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. The park covers an area of 325 km2 (125 sq mi), including about 230 km2 (89 sq mi) of lake surface. Lake Manyara National Park is worth a stop in its own right. Its groundwater forests, bush plains, baobab-strewn cliffs, and algae-streaked hot springs offer incredible ecological variety in a small area rich in wildlife and significant numbers of birds.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an "eighth wonder of the world," the crater has achieved world renown, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed excellent wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment.

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