Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See large elephant herds in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Explore Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest uninterrupted caldera
  • 03 Spot Lake Manyara's legendary tree-climbing lions
  • 04 Look out for rich birdlife, including flamingos, eagles, and buzzards

Embark on a 3-day wildlife adventure through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Encounter large elephant herds, lions stalking their prey, and Lake Manyara's legendary tree-climbing lions as you explore diverse landscapes and rich wildlife habitats. Discover Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world, home to an extraordinary concentration of mammals and birdlife.

You may have the chance to see a lion stalking its prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Our tour guide driver will pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport or your hotel in Arusha and transfer you to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch box. Tarangire National Park is well known for its biodiversity, including large elephant herds, and features diverse landscapes ranging from seasonal swamps to savanna, with the Tarangire River winding its way through the parklands. You may have the chance to see a lion stalking its prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above. Once the game drive is done, we will drive to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater with a packed lunch for a game drive inside the crater. This park is among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and contains the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world, making it one of the natural wonders of Africa. About 30,000 large mammals live here year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, along with many varieties of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be ready to see many animals here within a short time.

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Day 03

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Transfer Out

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once the game drive is finished, we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your journey back home or onward to another destination, where the safari ends. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its legendary tree-climbing lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and for the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.

Tarangire National Park elephant-dotted savanna, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara National Park tree-climbing lions

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant-dotted savanna, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara National Park tree-climbing lions

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

  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English/French-speaking guides
  • Accommodation during the tour
  • Full board
  • Bottle of water
  • Park fees
  • Taxes/VAT

What's Not Included

  • Visa
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Make sure you come with nature-matching clothes.
  • Protective gear when needed.

Know before you go

  • A visa is required. In some countries, such as the EU and USA, the visa is issued on arrival.
  • A Covid certificate is recommended.
  • Travel insurance is recommended.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport
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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $850.00 — $1,200.00
Double Sharing $850.00

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