3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the famous 2,000-ft-deep Ngorongoro Crater
• 02 Spot Africa's Big 5: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros
• 03 Enjoy multiple game drives across Tanzania's renowned wildlife parks
• 04 See huge baobab trees and dense elephant populations in Tarangire National Park
• 05 Watch flamingos and other birdlife around Lake Manyara's alkaline soda lake

Embark on an incredible wildlife safari through some of Tanzania's world-famous national parks, including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy multiple game drives as you look out for lions, hartebeests, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, reedbucks, and a wide variety of bird species. Along the way, experience Tarangire's huge baobab trees, Lake Manyara's flamingos and possible tree-climbing lions, and the remarkable wildlife of the crater floor. If you are lucky, you may also witness the thrilling big seasonal games.

Along the way, experience Tarangire's huge baobab trees, Lake Manyara's flamingos and possible tree-climbing lions, and the remarkable wildlife of the crater floor.

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, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Moshi to Tarangire National Park Safari

• After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will depart from Moshi for a three-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. On the way, you will pass Maasai villages and get a chance to spot the vast open plains that showcase the true beauty of African nature.
• Get familiar with your safari guide and vehicle, as they will be your company for the next three days. Tarangire National Park, or what some may call the elephant's paradise, is every traveller's dream destination. The park has a very high density of elephants and baobab trees. It also harbours more than 400 bird species and features stunning scenery.
• Enjoy your game drive before heading to Karatu/Manyara for a night's rest and a chance to look back on the exhilarating day you have just had.

2

Day 02

Karatu/Manyara to Lake Manyara National Park

• This morning, make your way to Mto Wa Mbu village, a vibrant settlement of Tanzania's diverse tribal groups, before your epic journey proceeds to the Rift Valley escarpment.
• You will set out on an adventurous game drive throughout Lake Manyara National Park. The park is popular for its alkaline soda lake, which is home to pink flamingos, yellow-billed storks, and herons. If you get lucky, you might be able to spot the famous tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara is also home to baboons, so keep your eyes on some of their fun antics while you are there.
• After an exhilarating day in Lake Manyara, you will drive out of the park and head to your lodge or campsite in Karatu.

3

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Moshi

• Spanning more than 20 kilometres in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest non-flooded caldera in the world and is inhabited by some 25,000 animals.
• Descend into this green-walled paradise early in the morning on safari. As you ride past herds of zebra and flocks of flamingos, keep your eyes peeled for a pride of lions or a lone leopard.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch on the floor of the crater, then drive back to Moshi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees
• All accommodations as shown in the itinerary
• Professional driver/guide
• All meals as specified in the itinerary
• All transportation expenses (4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-top roof)
• TANAPA fees
• Drinking water

What's Not Included

• Tipping for staff members (driver/guide)
• Medical insurance
• All beverages at the camp/lodge
• Travel insurance
• Visa
• All accommodations before/after the safari
• All accommodations not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• Passport with all the required visas for every country your African safari travels to and through.
• A bit of cash, bank cards, and/or travellers' cheques. You can also use e-wallet apps these days to avoid carrying cards and cash.
• Air tickets and travel vouchers for any pre-booked safari tours.
• Your negative Covid-19 PCR test results, as required by the countries you visit and the airlines you use. For details about the latest Covid-19 regulations relevant to your trip, contact us.
• Vaccination certificates (yellow fever, etc.) where required. Some vaccinations need to be taken well in advance.
• Medication: malaria prophylactics if advised, and any personal medication. Also take your prescription in case of an emergency - your medication gets lost, wet, eaten by a baboon, etc.
• Travel insurance policy details, including your policy number and the contact details for claims and emergencies. Comprehensive travel insurance is a must, especially in the Covid-19 pandemic era.
• Cell phone. Most globetrotters travel with a smartphone in order to stay in touch with family and friends, connect to Wi-Fi, and for emergencies.
• Copies of your important documents: as a precaution, take a copy of your air tickets, travel insurance policy, vaccinations, visas, prescriptions, and passport.
• A hard copy of your most important contact numbers in case you lose your phone.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour start

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.