Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees
02 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a high concentration of wildlife
03 Look for the Big Five: African elephant, black rhino, leopard, lion, and buffalo
04 Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife

Experience a 3-day Tanzania safari through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. This safari offers a good chance of seeing the Big Five: African elephant, black rhino, leopard, lion, and buffalo. Explore Tarangire's large elephant population and baobab trees, descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and discover Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. This 3-day Tanzania safari is available at a reasonable cost.

This safari offers a good chance of seeing the Big Five: African elephant, black rhino, leopard, lion, and buffalo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Morning departure from Arusha or Moshi.
Arrive at Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire, known for its large elephant population, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Overnight stay at a lodge or camp near Tarangire.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Experience

Early breakfast.
Drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater for a day of game viewing in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its high concentration of wildlife.
Picnic lunch within the crater.
Afternoon ascent and drive to Lake Manyara.
Overnight stay at a lodge or camp near Lake Manyara.

Day 03

Lake Manyara Safari and Return

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife.
Afternoon leisure or optional activities, such as a visit to a local village or additional game viewing.
Depart for Arusha or Moshi in the late afternoon, marking the end of the safari.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, 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

Park fees
All accommodations, as stated in the itinerary
A professional driver or guide
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
All meals, as specified in the day-by-day section

What's Not Included

International flights (from or to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (tipping guideline: US$20.00 per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees.
Alcohol drinks

What to bring

If this is your first time in Tanzania or your first time on safari, this packing list below can help you be well prepared and comfortable during your adventure. If you do forget a few things, don't worry; you can pick up most everyday items in town before you leave.
Travel Documents
Valid passport
Yellow fever vaccination records or certificates
Tanzania visa, available at the airport upon arrival, is USD $100 payable in cash only for US citizens or USD $50 for residents of the UK, European Union, and most other countries.
Copy of the flight itinerary
Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance
Personal medical and dental insurance cards
Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted).
Cash in U.S. dollars (bills must have been issued in 2004 or later)
Clothing
Remember, it's not a fashion show out there, so be a bit more practical when choosing your safari wardrobe. Try to stay away from bright colors; khaki and other neutral colors tend to work well. It is probably best to dress in layers since it can get cold but also very hot.
Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
Sturdy boots or sandals
Sun hat
Sun glasses
T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
Long-sleeve shirts (light weight)
Shorts
Long trousers
Underwear
Socks
Sleepwear
Travel towel
Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-September)
Rain coat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
Highly recommended
Camera and memory cards
Binoculars
Sunscreen
Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
Insect Repellent
Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
Malaria tablets
Basic first aid kits and prescription medicines
Flashlight or headlamp
Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

Bring soft luggage such as a duffel bag, hiking pack, or sports bag. These are ideal for packing into a safari vehicle. Hard suitcases can often be difficult to fit into vehicles.
Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items, including travel documents, money, a camera, medication, etc. You should keep this backpack with you at all times.
Keep luxury items such as hair dryers and straighteners, expensive jewelry, make-up, and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum. If in doubt, leave them out.
If you plan to bring cash, divide it into different areas of your carry-on luggage, wallet, and money belt, just in case something happens to one of those carry-on items.
Leave some space in your luggage for the all-important souvenirs that you will probably buy. There are places where you can send packages home via DHL, etc.; however, this can sometimes be an expensive option.

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