Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Big 5 and 3 Game Reserves

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

Elephants in the wild at Tarangire National Park

Marvel at the Lake Manyara National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Get up close with the famous Big 5
02 Explore three famous game reserves in Northern Tanzania
03 Enjoy multiple game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
04 Spot a huge variety of birds across the parks

Meet the Big 5 - African lion, African leopard, African elephant, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros - and a huge variety of birds as you visit three famous game reserves in Northern Tanzania: Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Embark on full-day game drives and enjoy a camp stay during this 3-day safari from Arusha or Moshi.

Meet the Big 5 - African lion, African leopard, African elephant, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros - and a huge variety of birds as you visit three famous game reserves in Northern Tanzania: Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park

Meet your tour guide, leave Moshi or Arusha at 8:30 am, and head towards Tarangire National Park.
On arrival at Tarangire National Park, proceed for a game drive and explore the park for the rest of the day.
After an evening game drive, head back to your accommodation.

Overnight stay at Haven Nature Camp & Lodge.

Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

Early in the morning after breakfast, start for the Ngorongoro Crater.
Enjoy a full-day game drive before returning to your accommodation.
Take a hot shower at the campsite and have some tea, juice, popcorn, coffee, or milk before dinner.

Overnight stay at Haven Nature Camp & Lodge.

Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, start driving towards Lake Manyara National Park, a 10-minute drive from the camp.
Enjoy game drives in the park until lunchtime.
Then depart for Arusha. This will depend on your extension program, whether you are flying back home or continuing with other plans.