Tanzania · Safari

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

3 Days Round trip from Babati Rural Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire's diverse landscapes with large elephant herds and big cats
  • 02 Discover the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 03 Encounter a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, rhinos, buffaloes, and flamingos
  • 04 Search for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and large baboon troops

Experience the best of northern Tanzania on this immersive 3-day safari adventure through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Discover Tarangire's baobab-studded landscapes and large elephant herds, explore the world's largest intact caldera with its remarkable concentration of wildlife, and finish in Lake Manyara's lush habitats known for tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife. This short safari combines three of the region's most rewarding parks with excellent game-viewing opportunities throughout.

Spot large herds of elephants, lions on the prowl, and leopards resting in acacia trees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, 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 Game Drive

  • Begin your journey with a morning pickup from your hotel or Arusha Airport.
  • Drive through scenic landscapes to Tarangire National Park while carrying packed lunch boxes.
  • Embark on a wildlife game drive through diverse habitats, including savannas and seasonal marshes, with the Tarangire River as a focal point.
  • Spot large herds of elephants, lions on the prowl, and leopards resting in acacia trees.
  • Continue game viewing until late afternoon.
  • Proceed to Crater Rim View Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Crater Rim View Karatu
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Safari

  • Eat breakfast at the lodge before departing for Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with lunch boxes for a full-day game drive.
  • Explore the world's largest intact caldera, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World."
  • View an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and cheetahs.
  • Observe flamingos, eagles, and other bird species around the crater lakes.
  • Ascend the crater wall in the late afternoon and head to your lodge.
  • Enjoy dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Begin the day with breakfast at the lodge.
  • Depart with lunch boxes for Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Enjoy a game drive through the park, known for its dense forest, groundwater-fed lake, and tree-climbing lions.
  • Watch for large troops of baboons, hippos, elephants, and flamingos along the lakeshore.
  • Conclude your safari with a drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon.
  • Arrive in Arusha, where your safari adventure ends.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Tarangire National Park baobab-studded plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera floor, Lake Manyara National Park forest and lakeshore

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobab-studded plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera floor, Lake Manyara National Park forest and lakeshore

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Babati Rural 4 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 activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Service of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile devices and cameras, also equipped with an intercooler to keep drinks cold and a full AC system. All taxes and VAT are included.
  • 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 (unless listed as an upgrade) on safari, as indicated in the shared program
  • Unlimited drinking water (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flights
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and after 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
  • A 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)
  • Long-sleeve shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (from May to September)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, March to May and October to December)
  • 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.
  • The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can assist you in selecting 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 to and from the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and after 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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