Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro
Essence of Tanzania
3 Days Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari
overview
Perfect for travelers with limited time who want to experience some of Tanzania's most famous national parks. In just three days, you'll enjoy incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable safari experiences.
Highlights
- Explore Tarangire's giant elephant herds
- See ancient baobab trees and beautiful landscapes
- Discover the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
- Visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater
- Opportunity to spot the rare black rhino
- Exceptional wildlife viewing in just 3 days
- Perfect short safari for first-time visitors to Tanzania
Day-by-day
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic wildlife destinations. The park is renowned for its ancient baobab trees, diverse landscapes, and the largest concentration of elephants in the country. Enjoy a game drive while searching for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. Later, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Tarangire River. After an afternoon game drive, continue to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park & Ngorongoro
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Famous for its beautiful landscapes, groundwater forests, and diverse wildlife, the park is home to elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, and blue monkeys. Lake Manyara is also well known for its tree-climbing lions and the large numbers of flamingos that gather along the lakeshore in season. In the afternoon, proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
Start the day early and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a wildlife game drive. Often referred to as one of Africa's natural wonders, the crater supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before a final game drive across the crater floor. Later, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Glimpses
What's included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless stated as optional)
- Accommodation as specified
- Professional driver/guide
- All transportation in a private 4x4 safari vehicle
- All government taxes and VAT
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water
Not included
- International flights
- Domestic flights (unless stated)
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Tips and gratuities (guideline US$15 p/p per day)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Souvenirs and other personal purchases