Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater, known as the "Garden of Eden"
  • 02 Spot Africa's Big Five, including elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros
  • 03 Explore Tarangire National Park, home to Africa's largest concentration of elephants
  • 04 Observe Lake Manyara's exceptionally diverse birdlife, from pelicans and flamingos to hornbills and crowned eagles

Embark on a wildlife safari through northern Tanzania's prominent national parks, from Tarangire National Park with its large herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees to Lake Manyara National Park, known for diverse birdlife and seasonal game viewing. Explore Ngorongoro Crater, one of the natural wonders of the world, where you may spot lions, rhinos, buffalos, and a vast variety of birdlife. This 3-day safari offers multiple game drives across some of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife areas.

In the middle of the lake, we will often see flocks of pelicans and the pink hue of distant flamingos, while the banks and floodplains feed countless herons, egrets, stilts, storks, spoonbills, African jacanas, and other waders.

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

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • After breakfast, connect with your tour guide in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, home to Africa's largest concentration of elephants.
  • After entering through the main gate, we will start the safari. We will be able to see elephants, antelopes, lions, and many other animals among the ancient baobab trees within the park. This park is unique, and it is never the same on each visit.
  • We will have lunch at the picnic area and then, in the early evening, depart for Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

  • After breakfast, we will depart with a picnic lunch to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Then, we will descend to the base of the crater, the "Garden of Eden," to enjoy game drives on the crater floor, home to the rare black rhino and the Big Five.
  • Later, have your lunch at the picnic site before heading back to Karatu town for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • This morning, after breakfast, we will head to Lake Manyara National Park. This groundwater forest is famous for its tree-climbing lions, and large cats such as leopards can rarely be seen here. As with the habitats, the birdlife here is exceptionally diverse.
  • In the middle of the lake, we will often see flocks of pelicans and the pink hue of distant flamingos, while the banks and floodplains feed countless herons, egrets, stilts, storks, spoonbills, African jacanas, and other waders. With so much water around, the forests are just as productive, and the evergreen forests host even more entertaining species such as the noisy silver-cheeked hornbills, crowned eagles, and crested eagles.
  • Then, you will depart for Arusha.

End of safari.

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara

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

  • Round-trip airport transfers
  • All accommodations, three meals a day, and 1.5 litres of bottled mineral water during the safari
  • Accommodation and breakfast in Arusha (lunch and dinner not included)
  • Transportation in 4x4 vehicles designed for safari during the safari
  • All national park entrance fees, transit and overnight fees, and the Ngorongoro Crater entrance fee
  • Government fees
  • Flying Doctors health insurance (coverage for stays of up to 30 days)
  • Safari guide and chef

What's Not Included

  • International and local flights
  • Visa fees in Tanzania
  • Tips and voluntary thanks for the staff
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar bills, hospital expenses, cigarettes, etc.
  • Travel medical insurance and trip cancellation insurance
  • Any other item or activity not mentioned in the inclusions

Know before you go

  • Dedicated English, Spanish, French, or German-speaking guide service is available on request.

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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