Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot majestic elephants in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Marvel at ancient baobab trees across Tarangire
  • 03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera
  • 04 Look out for endangered black rhinos in Ngorongoro
  • 05 Explore Lake Manyara, home to tree-climbing lions and flamingos

Embark on an exhilarating 3-day Tanzania safari through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Journey across diverse Tanzanian landscapes as you encounter majestic elephants and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to see abundant wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, lions, and the endangered black rhino. Continue to picturesque Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, and vibrant flocks of flamingos.

Ngorongoro Crater is home to huge numbers of animals, including 15,000 wildebeest, 9,000 zebra, 400 hyenas, around 120 lions, and around 50 endangered black rhinos.

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, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park

  • Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi at 06:00 and brief you on what is included for the day. The 3.5-hour drive from Moshi opens your eyes to the beauty and colour of the Tanzanian landscape. The road first passes through Moshi town towards Arusha, where you can observe everyday life in Tanzania.
  • After that, continue through the coffee plantations, followed by the Maasai Plains. You may even see Maasai herders with their cows and goats searching for better pastures. Your Ngaiza Adventures guide will share all the important details and explain what to expect for the day. Upon arrival at the park, all formalities will be taken care of and your wild Tarangire adventure can begin. In Tarangire, elephants are very popular and can be seen easily throughout the park, while ancient baobab trees are scattered across the landscape. Your guide will take you to the best animal-viewing areas to look for zebra, antelope, lion, giraffe, and buffalo.
  • Lunch is served at one of the park's picnic areas, followed by more time for game viewing in the afternoon. After a full day of driving in Tarangire, you will be transferred to Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 02

Game Viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater

  • Early breakfast is served at your respective camp/lodge, and then you drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, descend into the crater for game viewing in the largest caldera in the world, which offers an amazing landscape with a very high concentration of animals, including the endangered black rhino. The area also has many elephants, so keep an eye out for these large mammals. Ngorongoro Crater is home to huge numbers of animals, including 15,000 wildebeest, 9,000 zebra, 400 hyenas, around 120 lions, and around 50 endangered black rhinos. The crater also has its fair share of birdlife, including vulture augur, red-tailed weaver, fan-tailed widowbird, and anteater. The water sources in the crater could be one of the reasons animals settled in this area.

After your visit, continue to Manyara for dinner and an overnight rest at your lodge/camp.

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha or Moshi

  • Start your exciting day with a hot breakfast at your accommodation and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The park attracts a variety of animals, including tree-climbing lions, elephants, the endangered African wild dog, large groups of baboons, and flocks of flamingos that adorn the beautiful lake, along with more than 400 species of birds. As the scorching midday sun bathes the land, game viewing continues before returning to Arusha/Moshi for dinner and overnight.

End of the 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

  • Transportation in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Parking fees
  • Camp sites / lodge
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and cook
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 1.5 bottles of water per day

What's Not Included

  • Flights (international and domestic)
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Visa
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the safari guide and cook
  • Additional park fees

What to bring

  • Visa
  • Passport
  • Cash

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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