Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drive through Tarangire National Park, renowned for its immense elephant population
  • 02 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, dubbed 'Africa's Garden of Eden'
  • 03 Spot the Big 5 alongside zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and hyenas in the crater
  • 04 See flamingos at Soda Lake and discover the birdlife of Northern Tanzania
  • 05 Admire the magnificent scenery of Lake Manyara beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment

Encounter the Northern Circuit on a memorable safari through Northern Tanzania's abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Tarangire is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery, and diverse birdlife, while the popular Ngorongoro Crater, dubbed 'Africa's Garden of Eden', hosts an abundance of wildlife including the exceptionally rare black rhino and is also renowned for maximum game spotting. Complete the journey at magnificent Lake Manyara, set beneath the rusty-gold Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Tarangire is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery, and diverse birdlife, while the popular Ngorongoro Crater, dubbed 'Africa's Garden of Eden', hosts an abundance of wildlife including the exceptionally rare black rhino and is also renowned for maximum game spotting.

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, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • Meet and greet your Tanzania safari guide and depart from Arusha in the early hours of the day. Drive to Tarangire National Park in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof.

  • Go for a game drive in the park. This park is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery, and diverse birdlife, and you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons.

  • Proceed to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will have dinner.

Overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

  • Have a timely start to the day to ensure that you arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater promptly - early morning game drives provide an excellent opportunity to spot wildlife. Enjoy a wonderful game drive with an appetizing picnic lunch inside the crater. You can spot every member of 'The Big 5', as well as zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and hyenas.

  • Find flamingos gracefully lounging around Soda Lake, along with vultures. Other birds include storks and geese.

  • Have a refreshing dinner.

Overnight stay at Lake Manyara.

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Depart for Lake Manyara in the morning, where you will spend the day and enjoy a delectable picnic lunch. The park is nestled at the base of the rusty-gold Great Rift Valley escarpment, and the scenic landscape is breathtakingly magnificent.

  • Proceed to Arusha in the late afternoon.

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara beneath the rusty-gold Great Rift Valley escarpment

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara beneath the rusty-gold Great Rift Valley 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

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof

  • Camping

  • Park fees

  • Tent and mattress

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and cook

  • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners

  • 1.5 bottles of water per day, plus tea and coffee with meals

  • Pick-up from Kilimanjaro Airport and drop-off at Kilimanjaro

  • Accommodation before and after the tour at Arusha Centre Inn/Tourist Inn

  • Donation for kids living in poor conditions

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Visa and passport fees

  • Personal items

  • Tips for the safari guide and chef

  • Soda and alcoholic beverages

  • Extra activities (balloon flight: USD 570 per person; Masai Village: USD 45 per person)

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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