Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari with Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro International Airport Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park's dense woodland, home to blue monkeys, baboons, antelopes, gazelles, and elephants
02 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unfolded caldera and one of Tanzania's most famous safari sites
03 Look out for the Big Five, including the threatened black rhino, during your game drives
04 Stay at Eileen's Tree Lodge during this mid-range safari experience

Enjoy an unforgettable short safari in Tanzania over 3 days, with wildlife viewing in Lake Manyara National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This safari offers the chance to witness the Big Five and other remarkable animals in two of the country's most celebrated wildlife areas. Stay overnight at a mid-range lodge and enjoy game drives through diverse landscapes before returning to Arusha.

This park offers areas of dense woodland where long-tailed blue monkeys live, along with baboons, antelopes, gazelles, and approximately 500 elephants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Moshi or Arusha

You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town or Arusha. There, you will meet your driver-guide, who will brief you on your upcoming safari before you rest for the night and prepare for the next morning.

Day 02

Drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Lake Manyara National Park. This park offers areas of dense woodland where long-tailed blue monkeys live, along with baboons, antelopes, gazelles, and approximately 500 elephants. After your wildlife experience in the park, you will overnight at Eileen's Tree Lodge.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, your safari continues with a trip to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This is the world's largest unfolded caldera, a feature formed by the collapse of land following a volcanic eruption, and it is also home to the black rhino, which is unfortunately threatened with extinction. After lunch, there will be more time for wildlife spotting before it is time to leave the Ngorongoro Crater and return to your hotel in Arusha.

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park's dense woodland, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Eileen's Tree Lodge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kilimanjaro International Airport 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with a photographic roof
All wildlife reserve entry fees
All camping gear (please come with your own sleeping bag)
3 meals a day during the trip
All game drives as mentioned
Airport transfer and drop-off
All taxes and VAT
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)
Concession/camping fees

What's Not Included

International airfare and flights
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp
Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees

What to bring

Lightweight, breathable clothing in neutral colors
Comfortable walking shoes
Wide-brimmed hat
Sunglasses
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Camera
Binoculars
Warm jacket, if traveling during the cooler months
Swimwear, if staying at a lodge with a pool

Know before you go

For a 3-day Serengeti safari, pack lightweight, breathable clothing in neutral colors.
Bring comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a wide-brimmed hat.
Bring sunglasses.
Bring insect repellent.
Do not forget essentials like sunscreen, a camera, and binoculars.
If you are traveling during the cooler months or staying at a lodge with a pool, consider bringing a warm jacket and swimwear.
Other language-speaking guides in French, Spanish, German, etc. are available for a supplement of $25 per day, subject to availability. Please request this in advance.

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