Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore three major northern Tanzania parks in just 3 days
  • 02 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera
  • 03 Spot Tarangire's elephants among its ancient baobab trees
  • 04 Look out for the Big Five and other wildlife on multiple game drives
  • 05 See flamingos and more than 400 bird species around Lake Manyara

Embark on a 3-day wildlife safari in Tanzania to explore Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy game drives through three of the country's major attractions as you look out for the Big Five and other wildlife such as zebras, antelopes, wildebeest, elephants, and flamingos. From Tarangire's ancient baobab trees and elephant herds to the world's largest caldera at Ngorongoro and the birdlife of Lake Manyara, this tour combines rewarding game viewing with magnificent scenery.

Descend into the crater for game viewing in the world's largest caldera, a place of astonishing scenery and a very high concentration of animals, including the endangered black rhino.

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 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

  • Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 06:00 am and brief you on the day's program. The 3.30-hour journey from Arusha opens your eyes to the beauty and colour of the Tanzanian landscape. The road first passes through the town of Arusha on the way to Tarangire, where you will get to see everyday Tanzanian life, before continuing through coffee plantations and the Maasai plains.
  • You might even spot Maasai herdsmen with their flocks of cows and goats searching for better pastures.
  • Your tour guide will keep you informed about all the important details and what to expect throughout the day. Upon arrival at the park, all formalities will be handled and your adventure in wild Tarangire will begin. Tarangire is especially popular for its elephants, which can be easily spotted throughout the park, and the ancient baobab trees scattered across the landscape. Your guide will take you to the best spots to look for animals such as zebras, antelopes, lions, giraffes, and buffalos.
  • Lunch will be served at one of the picnic sites located inside the park, followed by more time for game viewing after lunch.
  • After a full day of game driving in Tarangire, you will transfer to Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Viewing

  • An early breakfast will be served at your camp or lodge, after which you will head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Descend into the crater for game viewing in the world's largest caldera, a place of astonishing scenery and a very high concentration of animals, including the endangered black rhino. The area is also home to many elephants, so keep your eyes open for these large mammals. Ngorongoro Crater supports a remarkable number of animals, including 15,000 wildebeest, 9,000 zebras, 400 hyenas, about 120 lions, and around 50 highly endangered black rhinos. The crater also has a good number of birds, including the augur buzzard, rufous-tailed weaver, fan-tailed widowbird, and anteater chat. The permanent water sources in the crater may be one of the reasons the animals remain concentrated in this area.
  • After a long day of game viewing, you will retire to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and a night's rest at your lodge or camp.
3
Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • Begin your exciting day with a hot breakfast at your accommodation before proceeding to Lake Manyara National Park. The park attracts a wide variety of animals, including tree-climbing lions, elephants, the endangered African wild dog, large troops of baboons, and flocks of flamingos decorating the beautiful lake, along with more than 400 other bird species.
  • As the blazing midday sun continues to bathe the land, game viewing will go on, and later you will head back to Arusha/Moshi for dinner and an overnight stay.

End of tour.

Tarangire National Park, ancient baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, ancient baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Visas
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Additional park fees

Know before you go

ABOUT OUR SAFARI VEHICLES

  • They are owned by us.
  • There are no mileage or fuel limits.
  • We maintain high standards and have our own maintenance shop.
  • Both of our safari vehicles are new.
  • All of our vehicles are 4x4s with pop-top roofs.
  • All of our vehicles have coolers.
  • All of our safari vehicles have camera charging ports.
  • Most of our vehicles are air-conditioned.
  • We provide water during the safari.
  • This 3-day Tanzania camping or lodge safari, available as a sharing or private option, offers luxury packages designed to create awesome memories in the popular northern circuit parks. Our Big Five Tanzania safari is specially designed to take you through three of our favourite parks: Tarangire National Park, popularly known as the haven of elephants; Ngorongoro Crater, which boasts the world's largest caldera and the Garden of Eden in Africa; and Lake Manyara National Park. Book this perfect Big Five Tanzania safari for a chance to spot all of the Big Five - elephant, black rhino, lion, leopard, and African buffalo - as well as many other animals such as zebras, antelopes, wildebeest, and birdlife including the ostrich, Kori bustard, rufous-tailed weaver, grey-breasted spurfowl, and southern ground hornbill. This safari package is best for travellers who have time in Tanzania and want to combine astonishing game viewing with the magnificent scenery around the parks.

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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