Discover the wild beauty of northern Tanzania on this unforgettable 3-day safari. Begin your journey in Tarangire National Park, famed for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich wildlife. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park, where lush forests, tree-climbing lions, and flocks of flamingos await. Conclude your adventure at the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and breathtaking landscapes. With expert guides, scenic drives, and comfortable lodges, this short safari offers a perfect taste of Tanzania’s natural wonders.
Trip Highlights
- TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
- LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
- NGORONGORO CRATER
Travel Itinerary
This 3-day safari journey offers a perfect blend of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater. From the ancient baobabs and vast elephant herds of Tarangire to the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Manyara and the breathtaking wildlife haven of the Ngorongoro Crater, every day brings a new perspective of Africa’s wild beauty. Designed for travelers seeking both comfort and adventure, this itinerary combines game drives, scenic landscapes, and cultural insights for a short yet unforgettable safari experience.
Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by your driver, who will be holding a sign with your name for easy identification. Will assist you with your luggage and ensure a smooth transfer to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire National Park is located on the northern part of Tanzania with a wide variety of animals and landscape whereby the best part is the elephant herds. It is known to be the park which has the greatest concentration of African elephants and the ancient baobab trees.
Tarangire has an area of approximately 2603 square Kilometers and within the park it is possible to see plenty of animals like the giraffes, Zebras, Buffalos, warthogs, Lions, Leopards, Impala, gazelles, dik dik and many more species. In this park, there are more than 500 birds’ species like the bee eaters, swallows, ostriches, Kori bustards, hamerkops, vultures etc. The word Tarangire comes from Mbugwe tribe whereby “Tara” means river and “Ngire” means warthogs therefore it is the river of warthogs.
The Tarangire river is the life-giving opportunity for both herbivores and carnivores and it is the best spot for the lions to hunt their prey as they search for water especially during the dry season. Lunch will be served at a picnic site. Evening after the game drive you will be drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
After breakfast at the camp, you will go to lake manyara national for a game viewing. A game drive at Lake Manyara National Park is an unforgettable experience! Lake Manyara itself is stunning, with a beautiful soda lake that often has flocks of flamingos, especially during the dry season.
The view of the lake against the backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment is breathtaking. the park is known for its rich biodiversity. You can encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, and buffaloes. Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, though sightings are rare. The park is also home to a variety of primates like baboons and vervet monkeys, as well as over 400 bird species.
The drive takes you through a variety of terrains, such as the lush forested area near the lake, the alkaline lake shores, and open savannahs. The variety of landscapes makes the drive dynamic and visually rich.at afternoon you will have a picnic lunch at the picnic site, late evening you will check in at the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an ‘eighth Wonder of the World’.
The Crater has achieved world renown status attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment.
There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! One of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros, lions, herds of wildebeests, zebras and hippos. The park is home to the entirety of the Big Five and is a particularly good place to see lions and Cape buffalo year-round. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. After lunch you will be transferred to kilimanjaro international airport to catch your evening flight back home.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions
- All Accommodations in full board basis.
- Transport in a 4WD, 4×4 safari jeep with pop up roof.
- Professional English - Speaking Guide
- Mineral water
- All airport transfer
- Ngorongoro Crater
- All activities as indicated on program
- All park fees.
- All government fees
- Flying Doctors insurance & evacuation.
Exclusions
- Optional activities.
- Olduvai gorge, Maasai boma
- Flight
- Visa fees.
- Tips
- Laundry tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal toiletries.
- Snacks.
