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 Find hippos, crocodiles, and legendary tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
  • 02 Spot the Big Five along with flamingos in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 See herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park
  • 04 Enjoy exciting game drives across spectacular savannah landscapes

Explore three of northern Tanzania's popular wildlife destinations on this 3-day safari through Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Look out for Lake Manyara's legendary tree-climbing lions, descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and visit Tarangire, known as the "Home of Elephants." Along the way, enjoy exciting game drives and take in the spectacular savannah landscape.

Look out for Lake Manyara's legendary tree-climbing lions, descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and visit Tarangire, known as the "Home of Elephants."

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Highlands

  • After a short briefing in the morning, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's smallest but most diverse parks. The shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara covers a large area of the park and is the seasonal home to thousands of flamingos and 500 other bird species. Troops of monkeys, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests live on the grassy plains, while elephants and lions inhabit the acacia woodlands. From the open roof of the vehicle, watch the animals and admire the landscape.
  • After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch, leave the park and make your way to the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
  • You will have an overnight stay at the Marera Valley Lodge.
2
Day 02

Wildlife Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

  • After an early start, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Then head down into the crater, home to varied animals such as lions, buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, leopards, Grant's and Thomson's gazelles, mountain reedbucks, hyenas, rare wild dogs, and more than 500 bird species.
  • After lunch, return to Karatu, where you will spend another night at the Marera Valley Lodge.
3
Day 03

Tarangire National Park Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania.
  • Go on an adventurous game drive to spot elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, dik-diks, waterbucks, warthogs, reedbucks, lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
  • Return to Arusha.

End of the tour services.

Lake Manyara's alkaline shores, Ngorongoro Crater's wildlife-rich floor, Tarangire National Park elephant herds

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara's alkaline shores, Ngorongoro Crater's wildlife-rich floor, Tarangire National Park elephant herds

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

  • Accommodation in a lodge

  • Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking Tanzanian guide

  • All meals and mineral water

  • Game drives

  • All entrance fees

  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Optional activities

  • Alcohol and soft drinks

  • Visa fees

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

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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