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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy Tarangire's immense elephant population and picturesque scenery
• 02 Spot every member of "The Big 5" in one day at Ngorongoro Crater
• 03 Marvel at the pink-hued flamingos along the margins of Lake Manyara
• 04 Explore Northern Tanzania's spectacular wildlife and scenic landscapes

Embark on this memorable experience through Northern Tanzania's abundance of wildlife and spectacular scenery. Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, dubbed "Africa's Garden of Eden," which hosts abundant wildlife including the exceptionally rare black rhino and is renowned for maximum game spotting. Discover Tarangire National Park's vast savannah, immense elephant population, and picturesque scenery, then enjoy tranquil game drives along the shallow waters of Lake Manyara. This journey will leave you feeling enchanted and revitalized.

We will depart from Arusha in the early hours and drive to Tarangire National Park, where colossal termite mounds and ancient baobab trees await us.

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 Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

• We will depart from Arusha in the early hours and drive to Tarangire National Park, where colossal termite mounds and ancient baobab trees await us. This park is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery, and diverse birdlife.
• Tarangire has enticing wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons. When our game drive ends, we will proceed to Lake Manyara, where you will have dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Game Drive

• We will have a timely start to the day to ensure that we arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater promptly - early morning game drives provide an excellent opportunity to spot wildlife. We will enjoy a fantastic game drive with a delicious picnic lunch inside the crater.
• The elevated structure encourages the animals to settle inside the crater, so you can spot every member of "The Big 5" in one day. The Big Five dominate the savannah and consist of buffalo, lions, elephants, rhinos, and leopards. The Ngorongoro Crater developed its structure nearly three million years ago when a colossal volcano erupted, making it the world's largest un-flooded, unbroken caldera.
• You can also expect to encounter zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and hyenas. You will find flamingos gracefully lounging around Soda Lake, while vultures are always feeding on the discarded prey of a predator. Other birds include storks and geese. Your guide will be in close contact with the other safari drivers, and his impressive ability to track down hidden animals will ensure that you have an eventful day. We will have dinner and spend the night at Lake Manyara.

3

Day 03

Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari to Arusha

• In the morning, we will depart for Lake Manyara, where we will spend the day and enjoy a delectable picnic lunch. The park is nestled at the base of the rusty-gold Great Rift Valley escarpment, and the scenic landscape is breathtakingly magnificent. An abundance of species can reside in the park due to the wide range of habitats.
• The park record consists of over 380 species of birds, some of which are migratory, making it an ideal location for bird watchers. Thousands of pink-hued flamingos occupy the lake's margin; other large water birds include pelicans, storks, and cormorants. The wildlife you can expect to see includes buffalo, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and the ferocious hippos that inhabit the water. Our trip will come to an end in the late afternoon, and we will proceed to Arusha, where you will stay overnight at Mrimba Palm Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
• Campsites/lodge accommodation
• Park fees
• Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• 1.5 bottles of water per day, plus tea and coffee with meals

What's Not Included

• International and domestic flights
• Travel insurance and medical insurance
• Visa cost is $50, except for Canadian and USA passport holders, for whom it is $100
• Personal items
• Tips for the safari guide and chef
• Soda and alcoholic beverages
• Extra activities (balloon flight $600 per person and Masai Village $45 per person)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.