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 Thrilling game drives in Tarangire National Park to spot oryx, wildebeest, zebra, and large elephant herds
  • 02 Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing at the day's most active hours
  • 03 Visit a Maasai village and learn about the tribe's traditional nomadic lifestyle
  • 04 Walk along Lake Manyara's lakeshore and take a treetop canopy walk to spot monkeys, tree squirrels, and birds
  • 05 Explore Mto wa Mbu traditional village on a walking or biking tour

Experience an exquisite Tanzanian safari adventure through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Spot lions, elephants, and more from a 4x4 safari jeep as expert guides lead you to remarkable wildlife encounters. Stay at Marera Valley Lodge for convenient access to the crater and enjoy a cultural connection with a Maasai village visit and time in Mto wa Mbu traditional village.

This morning, descend into the crater, arriving ahead of most visitors - thanks to the closer proximity of your ideally located accommodations - to view the resident wildlife at its most active time of day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
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

Tarangire National Park Game Drives

  • Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of oryx, wildebeest, zebra, and the park's large elephant population.
  • Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife-viewing opportunities right as they happen.
  • Later this afternoon, drive back to the lodge.

Accommodation Options: Marera Valley Lodge

Plan Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater and Maasai Village Visit

  • This morning, descend into the crater, arriving ahead of most visitors - thanks to the closer proximity of your ideally located accommodations - to view the resident wildlife at its most active time of day.
  • This afternoon, visit with an elder at a Maasai village, where you learn about the tribe's traditional, nomadic lifestyle and coexistence with wildlife.
  • Later, witness a dance performance at your lodge and sense the incomparable spirit of these pastoral, nomadic people who have kept their tribal traditions alive through countless generations of life in East Africa.

Accommodation Options: Marera Valley Lodge

Plan Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu Village Tour

  • After breakfast at Marera Valley Lodge, drive to Lake Manyara, one of the Rift Valley's most famous lakes and home to impressive concentrations of birds and large mammals.
  • There is time for a morning drive in Lake Manyara National Park, where the weather is always great.
  • This day is spent in the national park, beginning with a morning walk along the lakeshore, followed by a treetop canopy walk, your opportunity to look for seldom-seen wildlife in the tops of forest trees, especially monkeys, tree squirrels, and birds.
  • You then arrive at Mto wa Mbu traditional village for a walking or biking tour before driving back to Arusha or the airport for your next destination.

End of 3 Days Tarangire Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

Plan Meal: Breakfast & Lunch

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife basin, Lake Manyara lakeshore, Mto wa Mbu traditional village

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife basin, Lake Manyara lakeshore, Mto wa Mbu traditional village

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

  • 24/7 service
  • All activities
  • Internet access
  • 4x4 safari jeep
  • Park fees and taxes
  • Hand-selected luxury accommodations
  • Complete breakfast daily, with select lunches and dinners
  • English-speaking resident local guides
  • Airport meet and greet with private transfers
  • Guaranteed departures with just two guests

What's Not Included

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day
  • Any government-imposed increase in taxes and park fees

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 $1,300.00 — $1,600.00
Double Sharing $1,300.00 — $1,600.00

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