Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the famous Big Five on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 See large herds of elephants among Tarangire's huge baobab trees
  • 03 Look out for Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos
  • 04 Explore three of northern Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife areas in 3 days

Experience a Tanzanian safari across Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy game drives among Tarangire's huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants, descend into Ngorongoro Crater - one of Africa's seven natural wonders - for a chance to spot the Big Five, and end with Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife. This 3-day journey combines classic wildlife viewing, dramatic landscapes, and comfortable camping accommodation.

Today, you'll rise early in the morning to descend the 600 m-high walls to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater and get up close with one of Africa's seven natural wonders.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Moshi, Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Moshi to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi and drive to Tarangire National Park, which is known for its huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Its sparse vegetation makes it a beautiful and special location, where up to 300 elephants can be found searching for underground streams in the dry riverbeds. Migratory wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo can also be seen crowding the shrinking lagoons.
  • Here, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive with a picnic lunch.

Overnight stay at the Heaven Nature Campsite.

Meals Provided: Lunch & Dinner

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

  • Today, you'll rise early in the morning to descend the 600 m-high walls to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater and get up close with one of Africa's seven natural wonders. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is considered one of the most beautiful and unique places in Africa. Here, you will find a haven of African wildlife, especially the Big Five animals. The crater supports a year-round resident population of a variety of wildlife and birdlife. You will have no trouble spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and many species of plains animals - wildebeest, zebra, reedbuck, Thomson's gazelle, and many more.
  • You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, and late in the afternoon, you will drive up the Crater Rim to your campsite for a shower, dinner, and overnight stay.

Overnight stay on the outskirts of the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater at the Heaven Nature Campsite.

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Moshi

  • In the morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which is located within the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara boasts a spectacular setting and is famous for its tree-climbing lions and soda-ash lake. Its forest habitat harbours elephants, giraffes, baboons, blue monkeys, and bushbuck, just to name a few. The park also provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania's birdlife. The shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingos, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants.
  • Enjoy a game drive and, in the late afternoon, depart for Moshi, where you will prepare for your trip back home or your journey to Zanzibar.

Meals Provided: Breakfast & Lunch

Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor, Lake Manyara's soda-ash lake

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains, Ngorongoro Crater floor, Lake Manyara's soda-ash lake

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees and emergency evacuation insurance
  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide
  • Unlimited mileage, Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing, 6 window seats, power adapters, and refrigerator
  • Full-board accommodations as specified in the itinerary
  • Meals as specified; we can cater to special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free
  • Camping equipment (dome tent, mattress, and sleeping bag)
  • Drinking water, thermos with hot tea/coffee, and 24/7 phone support from our office
  • Bird and animal field guide book
  • A pair of binoculars
  • Government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Personal items (e.g. cameras, visa, and medical/travel insurance)
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pre/post accommodation and airport transfers (booking is available upon request)
  • Tips for your guide and cook (industry recommendations are $15 a day for the cook and $20 a day for your guide, divided by everyone in the vehicle)
  • International flights

What to bring

  • Extra binoculars
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Warm clothes for your early morning in Ngorongoro Crater
  • Cool, comfortable clothes for during the day

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour start
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $700.00 — $1,200.00
Double Sharing $700.00 — $1,200.00

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