Tarangire | Ngorongoro Crater | Lake Manyara

Tour Overview

Discover the wonders of Tanzania’s northern circuit with this 3-day safari to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Begin in Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees, massive elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. Next, explore the enchanting Lake Manyara National Park, where tree-climbing lions, vibrant birdlife, and shimmering soda lakes await. Finally, descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to witness one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on the planet, including the elusive black rhino. This compact itinerary offers an unforgettable taste of Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife.

Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Upon your arrival at the Arusha Airport, you will meet with our tour guide driver while carrying your lunch box. You will start your beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Inside the park, you will enjoy your lunch while watching a great number of elephant herds. Later, you will transfer to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay. Tarangire National Park it’s very famous for its elephant population. Here you will have a unique experience of seeing nature combined with the original way of life of Masaai. Tarangire offers unparalleled game viewing, and during the dry season, elephants abound.
Day 2: Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park
After an early breakfast, while carrying our lunch boxes, you will start your beautiful journey to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. You will enjoy watching several tree-climbing lions and take you close to the lake for flamingo viewing. Once you finish the game drive, you will transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Lake Manyara National Park is well known for the unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds. Also get ready to see the shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingos and other more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants.
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha Airport
After a morning breakfast, while carrying our lunch box, you will start your beautiful journey to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. You will descend the crater while watching the majestic view of the crater and wildlife animals as well. Once you finish the game drive, you will transfer to the Arusha Airport where the safari ends. Travelers visiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area can enjoy several incredible and unique experiences such as: exploring its volcanic craters (one of which is the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world), viewing the dense wildlife populations—including the Big Five of Africa, observing the Ngorongoro abundance.

Tour Includes

  • Park fees
  • All activities (game drive)
  • All accommodation (during safari)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Tour Excludes

  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping for guides)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees