Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari from Arusha with Big Five Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park
02 Explore Tarangire's rolling savannah with baobab and acacia trees
03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, home to nearly 40,000 animals
04 Look for the Big Five, including the rare Black Rhino
05 Enjoy full-day game drives across three of Tanzania's wildlife areas

Embark on a 3-day wildlife safari from Arusha through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy full-day game drives in landscapes rich with wildlife, from Tarangire's rolling savannah and bird-filled wetlands to the densely populated crater floor of Ngorongoro. Look out for the Big Five, including the rare Black Rhino, as well as wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle. The journey also includes Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and packed lunches enjoyed amid breathtaking natural scenery.

We'll descend into the crater, one of the most densely crowded game areas in the world, home to nearly 40,000 animals.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

We depart today for Tarangire Park with packed lunch, passing through the open plains south of Arusha town. During the dry season from May to October, Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem, and its wetlands in the southeast portion of the park support over 300 varieties of birds. With fewer tourists than other parks, Tarangire's rolling savannah, with thousands of baobab and acacia trees, offers a great chance to enjoy Africa's wilderness and solitude. You will have a full-day game drive, dinner, and an overnight stay at Twiga Camp Site.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After breakfast, we depart for Ngorongoro Crater, passing through the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands before arriving at the rim. We'll descend into the crater, one of the most densely crowded game areas in the world, home to nearly 40,000 animals. Here we'll have a good chance of seeing the Big Five: lion, leopard, rare Black Rhino, buffalo, and elephants... Along with the Big Five, we will also see herds of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson's gazelle.
After a picnic lunch, we will continue our game drive, depart the crater, and arrive at our accommodation just before dusk at Twiga Camp Site for dinner and overnight.

Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch. Encompassing this area is Lake Manyara Park, which is often overlooked but rich in game and best known for its tree-climbing lions.
We will have time for a full-day game drive and then an evening drive back to Arusha.