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3-Day Safari: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

4.9
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4.9 (236 reviews)Tanzania • 18+ years

About this tour

A 3-day safari to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park offers a compact yet unforgettable immersion into Tanzania’s diverse wilderness. The adventure begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara, where lush groundwater forests and the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment create a picturesque backdrop. Travelers explore the park’s rich habitats, famous for tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and flocks of flamingos shimmering along the lakeshore. On the second day, the journey continues to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural sanctuary for wildlife. Descending into the crater floor reveals breathtaking landscapes teeming with elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhino. The enclosed ecosystem provides one of the most rewarding game-viewing experiences in Africa. The final day leads to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal migration of wildlife along the Tarangire River. After a fulfilling game drive, the safari concludes with a relaxing return to Arusha.

Prices from

$785

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Group size

All ages are welcome

Destination

Destination: Tanzania

Languages spoken

Operated in: English

Duration

Duration: 3 days


Places you'll visit

Arusha

Arusha

Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Map

Pickup available

Transfer from and back to the airport/hotel is NOT included in price but can be additionaly organized.


Tour Features

Budget friendly

Thoughtfully curated safari experience with comfortable camps and lodges
that keep costs low without compromising adventure.

Just for you

Your tour will be completely private,
planned only for your group - no sharing with strangers.

For groups only

This private tour is best enjoyed with two or more people,
so it's not available for solo travelers.

Start whenever you like

If dates are open, you can kick off your tour on any day that works for you.

A trip that fits you

We're happy to make small tweaks to the route
or stays so the journey feels more personal.


Day by day

Day 1

Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park: After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, one of the smallest but most diverse parks in Tanzania. The shallow and alkaline Lake Manyara covers a large area of the park and it is the seasonal home to thousands of flamingos – an awesome (pink) sight. However more than 500 other bird species are also found here as well as some wonderful mammals; Troops of monkeys live in the forests, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests on the grassy plains and elephants and lions in the acacia woodlands. From the open roof of the vehicle you will be able to watch the animals and absorb the landscape. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the park to make your way to the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro highlands. You will overnight at campsite.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accomodation: Panorama Campsite
Activities:
  • Game drive

Day 2

Day 3


What's included

Included
Included1.5 liters of drinking water
IncludedAll national park fees
IncludedCamping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables)
IncludedMeals according to the itinerary
IncludedOvernight stays in safari tents
IncludedCamping safari according to the itinerary
IncludedEnglish-speaking guide
IncludedTransportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
IncludedSafari cook
IncludedAll mentioned activities
Excluded
Not includedSleeping bag
Not includedFlights ticket
Not includedOptional activities
Not includedAlcoholic and soft drinks
Not includedVisa fees
Not includedTips
Not includedPersonal spending money for souvenirs
Not includedTravel insurance
Not includedAirport pickups/departure transfers

Animals to see

Animal on this safariBaboons

Animal on this safariBuffaloes

Animal on this safariCheetahs

Animal on this safariCrocodiles

Animal on this safariElephants

Animal on this safariFlamingos

Animal on this safariGazelles

Animal on this safariGiraffes

Animal on this safariHippos

Animal on this safariHyenas

Animal on this safariImpalas

Animal on this safariJackals

Animal on this safariJackals

Animal on this safariLeopards

Animal on this safariOstriches

Animal on this safariRhinos

Animal on this safariSecretary Birds

Animal on this safariVervet Monkeys

Animal on this safariWildebeests

Animal on this safariZebras


Rates per person

Mar 1 2026 - May 31 2026

Number
of visitors
AdultChild4-11 yearsInfant0-3 years
2$1158$869free
4$878$659free
6$785$589free

Jun 1 2026 - Feb 28 2027

Mar 1 2027 - May 31 2027

Jun 1 2027 - Feb 28 2028


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