Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot flamingos and other water birds in Lake Manyara National Park
  • 02 See tree-climbing lions, hippos, elephants, zebras and more
  • 03 Absorb the natural beauty of Ngorongoro Crater, the "Garden of Eden"
  • 04 Enjoy game drives across Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire

Undertake this 3-day adventurous safari tour from Arusha through Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park to explore the abundant wildlife of these Tanzanian national parks. Marvel at tree-climbing lions, hippos, elephants, zebras and much more in Lake Manyara National Park. Explore Ngorongoro Crater, also known as the Garden of Eden, while absorbing its breath-taking natural beauty, then enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park with the chance to see lions, rhinoceroses, buffaloes, elephants and other grazing animals in abundance.

Embark on your game drive in Lake Manyara and spot many flamingos and other water birds.

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

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for afternoon game drives.

  • Pass through different landscapes, including water, forest, acacia woodland, savannah, open country and the "Hot Water Spring".

  • Embark on your game drive in Lake Manyara and spot many flamingos and other water birds.

  • Also get a chance to see tree-climbing lions, hippos, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, baboons, warthogs and much more.

  • Have a picnic lunch, dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • After breakfast, make your way to the Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Descend 2000 ft (670 m) into the crater and start your full-day crater tour.

  • Have lunch at Ngoitoktok Springs Picnic Site.

  • Witness lions, rhinoceroses, buffaloes, elephants and other grazing animals in abundance.

  • Have dinner and an overnight rest at the campsite in Karatu.

3
Day 03

Tarangire National Park Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park with a lunch package on a 2-hour drive.

  • Set out on a thrilling game drive.

  • Have lunch at the picnic place and embark on another game drive.

  • Make your way back to your hotel in Arusha in the afternoon.

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

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

  • Camping and park fees

  • Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof

  • Tent and mattress

  • English-speaking safari guide

  • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners

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

What's Not Included

  • Visa and passport fees

  • Flight

  • Travel insurance

  • Increases in park fees where applicable

  • Accommodation and meals in Arusha

  • Personal items

  • Sleeping bag

  • Tips for the safari guide and chef

  • Soda and alcoholic beverages

  • Extra activities (hot air ballooning in Tarangire)

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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