Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari from Arusha with Ngorongoro Crater

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See some of Africa's largest elephant herds in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Explore Lake Manyara's shallow soda lake beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment
  • 03 Descend 600 m into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a morning tour
  • 04 Spot ostrich, impalas, giraffes, and many bird species across the parks

Discover the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park on this 3-day wildlife safari from Arusha. Explore Lake Manyara's dramatic setting around its shallow soda lake at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment, enjoy a morning crater tour in Ngorongoro with a picnic lunch, and head into Tarangire for rewarding game drives. Large herds of elephants, along with ostrich, impalas, giraffes, and many bird species, make this a memorable safari through some of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife areas.

After breakfast, descend 600 m into this magnificent crater for a morning crater tour, with a picnic lunch down in the crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Lake Manyara Cultural Tour and Afternoon Game Drive

Meet your professional driver guide in Arusha and drive to Mto wa Mbu for a morning cultural tour, accompanied by a hot local lunch. In the afternoon, continue for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.

This impressive park is one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake that covers two-thirds of the park at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment.

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Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Transfer to Tarangire

After breakfast, descend 600 m into this magnificent crater for a morning crater tour, with a picnic lunch down in the crater.

After enjoying the crater tour, travel to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for leisure.

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Day 03

Full-Day Tarangire Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, go for full-day game drives in Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch.

Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African national park is also home to three rare species of animals - the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, and a few Ashy Starlings.

Later, drive back to Arusha town, where your African safari adventure comes to an end.

Lake Manyara National Park, Mto wa Mbu cultural tour, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Mto wa Mbu cultural tour, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

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

  • Airport transfers
  • Clean, purified drinking water
  • All park fees and concession fees
  • Meals
  • Professional and experienced driver guide
  • All taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees
  • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
  • Overnight stays in mid-range to high-level luxury lodges/tented camps listed above as per the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania visa
  • Gratuities and tipping
  • Meals not listed above
  • Flights (international and domestic)
  • Optional tours (short safari/tour after your trip can be arranged upon request at an extra cost)
  • Personal expenses (e.g. visa, travel insurance, laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Pre- and post-accommodation in Arusha (can be arranged upon request at an extra cost)

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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