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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot large herds of elephants among Tarangire's giant baobab trees
• 02 Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater with its 2000-foot-high walls
• 03 Look for lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, rhinos, and more on safari
• 04 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to over 400 bird species
• 05 Search for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions

Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari through Tanzania's natural wonders, exploring Tarangire National Park, the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Discover Tarangire's diverse wildlife, large herds of elephants, and majestic baobab trees, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater to see an extraordinary concentration of animals within its towering walls. Complete your adventure at Lake Manyara, renowned for its abundant birdlife and unique tree-climbing lions.

Embark on a thrilling 3-day safari through Tanzania's natural wonders, exploring Tarangire National Park, the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.

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, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

• Start your adventure with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00 AM.
• After breakfast, leave for Tarangire National Park.
• Tarangire is the third-largest national park in Tanzania and is known worldwide for its dense population of herbivores and large herds of elephants.
• Not only the animals, but even the giant baobab trees inside the national park have recently become tourist attractions.
• The national park's lifeblood is the Tarangire River, which bisects the park.
• The river is also where many animals, both predators and prey, gather.
• This provides an excellent game-viewing opportunity for all travellers.
• After the day-long safari, head to Mto wa Mbu public campsite for a shower, dinner, and overnight stay.
• Enjoy a full-board meal.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

• Start your day early.
• Carry a picnic lunch with you and head for the crater floor at 8:00 AM.
• The floor is teeming with wildlife, as few animals move in and out of its 2000-foot-high walls.
• You can see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and many bird species.
• Visit every nook and cranny of the crater, where your driver-guide will take you after contacting other safari drivers in the area.
• Ascend from the crater floor late in the afternoon and drive to your Mto wa Mbu campsite for a shower, dinner, and overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

• Enjoy breakfast at the camp.
• Pack all your belongings and your picnic lunch, then drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing.
• Lake Manyara is ideal for viewing birdlife, with over 400 species of birds found in the park.
• As well as birds, the national park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions.
• Enjoy your final day game drive.
• In the evening, return to Arusha city for drop-off.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Flying Doctors' emergency coverage
• Full-board meals and accommodation while on safari, as per the program itinerary
• Professional safari driver-guide and cook service throughout the trip
• Shared 4x4 safari jeep with an open pop-up roof for 360-degree game viewing
• All park entry permits, Ngorongoro Crater fees, and conservation fees
• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha city at the start and end of the tour
• Day-long safari in Tarangire National Park
• Game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater
• Visit to Lake Manyara National Park
• Accommodation at Mto wa Mbu public campsite, with each tent sleeping two people
• Safari vehicles equipped with an ice chest for bottled water and drinks for all
• Government taxes, VAT, and service charges related to accommodation and included meals

What's Not Included

• Tips for the guide and camp staff
• Travel insurance
• International tickets
• Tanzania visa: USD 50 per person on arrival. USA and Canada passport holders will have to pay USD 100
• Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Airport pick-up and drop-off (can be requested in advance at an extra cost and arranged for you)
• Optional tours (balloon rides for USD 600 per person, etc.)
• Any items of a personal nature

What to bring

• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• Duration: 3 days safari.
• Live tour guide.
• Small-group shared joining safari.
• Limited to 7 participants.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pick-up will be at your hotel reception, lounge, or lobby area for hotels in the city centre only.

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.