Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari from Arusha with Big Five Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot the famous elephants of Tarangire National Park
02 Search for the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
03 Discover Lake Manyara's green scenery and varied birdlife
04 Look out for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and baboons at Lake Manyara

Experience the wilderness of Tanzania on this 3-day safari through some of the country's famous wildlife parks. Spot the famous elephants and huge baobab trees of Tarangire National Park, search for the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater, and discover Lake Manyara's green scenery, varied birdlife, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and baboons. Enjoy game drives, beautiful landscapes, and a classic safari experience from Arusha.

Spot the famous elephants and huge baobab trees of Tarangire National Park, search for the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater, and discover Lake Manyara's green scenery, varied birdlife, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and baboons.

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 Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Arusha at exactly 9 am.
Drive for 2 hours to reach Tarangire National Park. This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants," and you have a great chance of spotting elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River.
Go for a game drive and spot leopards, lions, giraffes, and even tree-climbing pythons.
Have a picnic lunch at around 1 pm.
Travel to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Tarangire Game Drive and Ngorongoro Crater

Have breakfast at the lodge, then proceed for an early morning game drive.
Travel to the Ngorongoro Crater and go for a game drive.
Spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo.
Have a picnic lunch at a beautiful site.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Have breakfast at the lodge, then drive to Lake Manyara, famous for its green scenery, varied birdlife, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and baboons.
Travel back to Arusha for your flight back home.