Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game viewing in three of Tanzania's most spectacular national parks
  • 02 Explore Tarangire's baobab-dotted savanna with one of the country's largest elephant concentrations
  • 03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unbroken caldera
  • 04 Tour Lake Manyara's beautiful lake and amazing groundwater forest
  • 05 Look out for diverse birdlife and elusive tree-climbing lions

Experience the excitement of game viewing across three of Tanzania's most spectacular national parks, from Tarangire's endless tree savanna and seasonal marshes to the Ngorongoro Crater, Africa's Garden of Eden, and Lake Manyara at the foot of the Great Rift Valley. Look out for a spectacular large mammal population, diverse birdlife, one of the country's largest concentrations of elephants, and critically endangered animals such as black rhino, golden cats, and wild hunting dogs.

Experience the excitement of game viewing across three of Tanzania's most spectacular national parks, from Tarangire's endless tree savanna and seasonal marshes to the Ngorongoro Crater, Africa's Garden of Eden, and Lake Manyara at the foot of the Great Rift Valley.

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 your safari guide at your hotel in Arusha at 07:00 hrs and head to Tarangire National Park. You will travel in a 4X4 Toyota Land Cruiser.

  • Begin your game-viewing experience in the magnificent Tarangire park, famous for its large collection of baobab trees, spectacular large mammal population, and variety of bird species, not to mention one of the largest concentrations of elephants in the country.

  • Head to Fanaka Lodge.

Overnight stay (Full board).

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience

  • Depart the camp at around 06:00 hrs and head to the Ngorongoro Crater for the second game drive. The crater is not only the largest unbroken caldera in the world, but it is also one of the New 7 Natural Wonders of Africa.

  • Take a break to enjoy your packed lunch at the Hippo Pool Picnic Site before continuing with the afternoon drive.

  • Transfer back to Fanaka Lodge.

Overnight stay (Full board).

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • Depart the camp at around 07:00 hrs and head to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. The park is renowned for its elusive tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. Tour around the beautiful lake and the amazing groundwater forest.

  • Head back to Arusha/Arusha Airport in the afternoon via curio shops, where you can grab some souvenirs to take back home.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Tarangire National Park baobab-dotted savanna, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara National Park groundwater forest

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobab-dotted savanna, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara National Park groundwater forest

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 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers with a pop-up roof for game viewing

  • Park entry fees

  • Government fees & taxes

  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services

  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari in the above-mentioned suite tented camps and lodges

  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee

  • Private English-speaking safari guide

  • Enough bottled mineral water throughout the safari

  • Transfers to & from the International Airport and Arusha

  • 3-man tents for 2 people, chairs, tables, and sleeping mats (camping safari)

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic beverages, sodas, and items of a personal nature

  • Laundry service

  • Pre-/post-safari accommodation in Arusha

  • Flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Other safari add-ons

  • Tips to the driver, guide, and cook. Tipping is per group, not per person.

  • Driver guide: USD 10/day

  • Cook: USD 10/day (for budget camping safari)

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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