Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire

3 Days Round trip from Babati Rural Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience unforgettable wildlife encounters with the Big Five and more
  • 02 Explore diverse landscapes in Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Witness Tarangire's massive herds of elephants along the Tarangire River
  • 04 See Lake Manyara's arboreal lions and numerous colonies of baboons

Embark on a thrilling 3-day Tanzanian safari for an intimate encounter with Africa's majestic Big Five and breathtaking landscapes. Explore elephant-rich Tarangire National Park, the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater, and enchanting Lake Manyara National Park with its tree-climbing lions and lively baboons. This safari combines diverse habitats, remarkable game viewing, and memorable wildlife experiences across northern Tanzania.

Explore elephant-rich Tarangire National Park, the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater, and enchanting Lake Manyara National Park with its tree-climbing lions and lively baboons.

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, Babati, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • After being collected from the resort or airport, you will begin the picturesque drive to Tarangire National Park while carrying lunch boxes. After the wildlife drive, you will return by car to the lodge for rest and an overnight stay.
  • Tarangire National Park, which features a variety of habitats ranging from seasonal marshes to savanna, with the Tarangire River winding through the parklands, is well known for its massive herds of elephants.
  • You might also be able to witness a lion pursuing its prey or a leopard lounging in the woods. Following the game drive, you will head to your lodge for dinner, rest, and overnight accommodation.

Accommodation: Crater Rim View Karatu

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive Adventure

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro for a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes.
  • This park contains the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the Natural Wonders of Africa, with about 30,000 large mammals resident all year round, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many varieties of birds, including flamingos, eagles, and buzzards.
  • Be ready to see many animals here within a short time.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Tortilis

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park for game drives while carrying lunch boxes.
  • Once you finish the game drive, you will be transferred to Arusha, where the safari ends.
  • The park is famous for its arboreal lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.
Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Tarangire River, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Tarangire River, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Babati Rural 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities, unless labeled as optional
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program, unless listed as an upgrade
  • Unlimited drinking water, as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up-top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with charging plugs for mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10-20 per person per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Lightweight long-sleeve shirts
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter for UK-style electrical sockets

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help you select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Babati Rural, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Babati Rural.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $930.00 — $2,278.00
Double Sharing $930.00 — $1,429.00

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