Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot elephants among ancient giant baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact caldera and home to the Big Five
  • 03 Look out for the rare Black Rhino and pink flamingos in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • 04 See Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and thousands of flamingos

This 3-day Tanzania Classic Safari is carefully planned to provide rich wildlife encounters in the heart of the Northern Tanzania Circuit. Explore Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's eight natural wonders, while discovering some of Tanzania's most rewarding safari landscapes. The tour is ideal for travellers who want to experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife in a short time.

Explore Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's eight natural wonders, while discovering some of Tanzania's most rewarding safari landscapes.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • After an early breakfast, you will meet your expert safari guide at your hotel. After that, you will start your journey to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game viewing. The park is rich with ancient giant baobab trees, also known as the 'Tree of Life,' which cover much of the park's landscape.
  • Tarangire National Park has the largest concentration of elephants, which you can see bathing in the Tarangire River, as well as giraffes, monkeys, impalas, and many birds. It is also one of the most beautiful places to see lions and leopards.

In the late afternoon, you will be driven to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

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Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

  • You will start your morning with a delicious breakfast and prepare for another wilderness day. Today, you will be driven into the Ngorongoro Crater for a magnificent game drive and wildlife watching.
  • The Ngorongoro Crater has many animals, including lion, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, African elephant, giraffe, and cheetah, and it is an excellent opportunity to see the rare Black Rhino. There is an enormous lake within the caldera, which is also home to pink flamingos. The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania and is home to the large and sweeping volcanic Ngorongoro Crater. It is also home to the
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Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Departure

  • Your Tanzania classic safari will commence with an early breakfast. You will visit Lake Manyara National Park for animal sightings, with the option for a cultural visit to the nearby village of Mto wa Mbu (the mosquito river). The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and thousands of flamingos.
  • After your game drive and hot lunch in Manyara National Park, you will travel to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Tarangire River, 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

  • Return airport transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Hotel accommodation in Arusha (bed and breakfast)
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), bottled water, fruit juice, and sodas during the safari
  • Nights' accommodation in Karatu (full board)
  • 1 day in Tarangire National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park game drive
  • 1-day Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Crater game drive
  • Extended 4 x 4 safari jeeps with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Professional safari guide services
  • Entrance fees to all national parks
  • Ngorongoro Crater fees
  • Concession fees
  • 18% VAT on entrance fees
  • Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

What to bring

  • T-shirt, shirt, or blouse with long sleeves and collars to help protect from the sun and insects.
  • Fleece or warm jacket.
  • A pair of safari trousers - those that zip off at the knees are very helpful.
  • Comfortable walking shoes (or boots) and socks.
  • Wide-brim sun hat.
  • Binoculars.
  • Cotton scarf.
  • A pair of open sports sandals for general daytime use.
  • Swimsuit - a number of lodges and camps have swimming pools.
  • An elegantly casual outfit for dinner at the hotels.
  • Sunscreen SPF 50 and higher.
  • Polaroid sunglasses.
  • Mosquito/insect repellent spray.
  • Travel passport.

Know before you go

  • Choose a season based on what you want to see, such as the Great Wildlife Migration.
  • A longer safari increases your chances of seeing the Big Five.
  • Bring the right photography or video equipment.
  • Wear the correct clothing.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, 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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,119.00 — $1,229.00
Double Sharing $1,119.00 — $1,229.00

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