Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Tarangire Manyara and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
02 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant migration
03 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera
04 Enjoy game viewing across Tanzania's famous Northern Circuit parks

Enjoy a 3-day wildlife safari through Tanzania's Northern Circuit, visiting Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Look out for the elusive residents of the bush while exploring some of the country's most famous protected areas. The experience is completed with stays in safari camps and lodges, along with game viewing across diverse landscapes.

The famous Ngorongoro Crater is rich in wildlife, and each species has its own territory.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

At 0800 hrs, pick up from your hotel in Arusha town and drive with your packed lunch to Tarangire National Park for game viewing.
At 1300 hrs, have lunch at the park picnic area.
In the evening, drive to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals Plan: Picnic Lunch / Dinner.

Approx: 121 km / 2-2.5 hrs.

Day 02

Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast at 0830 hrs, drive from Tarangire with your packed lunch to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing.
At 1300 hrs, have lunch at the park picnic area.
In the late afternoon, drive to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals Plan: Breakfast / Picnic Lunch / Dinner.

Approx: 106 km / 2-2.5 hrs

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater and descend to the crater floor with your lunch box for game viewing.
The famous Ngorongoro Crater is rich in wildlife, and each species has its own territory.
Your packed lunch will be served on the crater floor at the picnic site near Lerai Forest or the hippo pool.
In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha town for your onward arrangements.

Meals Plan: Breakfast / Picnic Lunch.

End of the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All park entrance fees
Transport in a 4WD vehicle with a pop-up roof
Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary above
Crater fees
Mineral water, 1.5 litres per person per day
Salary for the professional English-speaking driver/guide and cook
All kitchen utensils

What's Not Included

International flights
Hot and cold drinks
Airport transfers (can be arranged on request)
Accommodation on arrival and the last night after the safari (can be booked with us)
Tips for the driver/guide and all items of a personal nature/use
Anything else not mentioned in the plan
Flying doctor insurance

What to bring

Sleeping bag

Know before you go

The accommodation can be upgraded to lodge accommodation.
Discounts are available for groups of more than 6 pax.
Accommodation is mostly in modern, large two-person tents with a sewn-in groundsheet and a comfortable foam mattress spread on the groundsheet.

Logistics