Join our 3 days Tanzania safari: game drives through Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
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This 3 days Tanzania safari takes you through three of northern Tanzania’s best-loved parks. Then, you see elephants in Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara. Each day brings a new landscape and new wildlife. Request a quote for this 3 days Tanzania safari and we will adapt it to your dates and group size.
In short, this 3 days Tanzania safari is a fast way to see the north. First, you start in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Next, you stay in the Ngorongoro Highlands. After that, you go down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
Finally, the trip ends at Lake Manyara National Park before you return to Arusha. Because the trip is short, each day has one main place. As a result, you spend more time with wildlife and less time on the road. Overall, it suits visitors who have only a few days.
Locations are approximate and shown for orientation. Your exact route may vary slightly with conditions.
Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
A morning and afternoon game drive on the crater floor
Lunch in the park, including the Hippo Pool picnic site
Flamingos and many bird species at Lake Manyara
Day by Day Plan
Day01After a hearty breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park, a haven for elephants and iconic baobab trees. Also, enjoy a morning game drive followed by a picnic lunch within the park. In the afternoon, travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and reach a lodge near the crater. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay, ready for the Ngorongoro Crater.
Highlight: Elephants and ancient baobabs on your Tarangire game drive.
Day02Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. The crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and one of the new 7 natural wonders of Africa. After the morning drive, enjoy a packed lunch at the Hippo Pool picnic site, then continue with an afternoon game drive. In the early evening you return to your lodge for the night on a full board meal plan.
Highlight: The largest unbroken caldera in the world, and one of the new 7 natural wonders of Africa.
Day03Have breakfast at the lodge, then transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for your game drive. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife, including large flocks of flamingos. Spend the afternoon around the shallow soda lake, which fills two-thirds of the park at the foot of the Great Rift Valley. After your tour you are transferred to the airport or your hotel in Arusha, depending on your departure flight.
Highlight: Tree-climbing lions and flamingos at the foot of the Great Rift Valley.
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This 3 days Tanzania safari can be adapted to your travel dates, group size and budget. You can ask for different accommodation, extra nights in Arusha, or add the Serengeti to make the trip longer. Before you travel, read our safari checklist, best time to visit Tanzania, Tanzania visa and passport and planning your first Tanzania safari. See what past travelers say about us on SafariBookings, TripAdvisor and Google reviews, or read our customer reviews page.
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