Safari Overview:

This unforgettable 3-day safari adventure takes you through three of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic destinations—Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Designed for travelers seeking a short yet immersive wildlife experience, this itinerary offers exceptional game viewing, stunning landscapes, and a taste of Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems.

Your journey begins in the lush and scenic Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its groundwater forests, tree-climbing lions, large hippo pool, and excellent elephant sightings. Continue to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Garden of Eden” for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including endangered black rhinos. Conclude your adventure in Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and abundant predators.

With comfortable lodge options across budget to mid-range categories, this safari is ideal for couples, families, and small groups looking to experience Tanzania’s wildlife wonders in a short time. All tours are offered as private trips and can start on any day.

Safari Highlight:

Day 1: Drive to Lake Manyara, afternoon game drive (LD)

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater, half-day game drive (BLD)

Day 3: Tarangire, morning game drive, return to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport (BL)

Full Itinerary:

Day 1: Drive to Lake Manyara, Afternoon Game Drive (LD)

Drive 3–4 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, with lunch en route. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this stunning and diverse park.

Lake Manyara is known for its dramatic scenery—bordered by the towering cliffs of the Great Rift Valley and featuring a blend of forest, acacia woodland, open plains, and the beautiful soda lake that gives the park its name. Wildlife commonly spotted includes hippos, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, impala, wildebeest, zebra, dwarf mongooses, hyraxes, and occasionally the famous tree-climbing lions and elusive leopards.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Budget/Mid-Range Accommodations: Tloma Mountain Lodge
Mid-Range Accommodations: Ngorongoro Farm House

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater, Half-Day Game Drive (BLD)

Drive 30–60 minutes to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, dropping nearly 2,000 feet and spanning 250 square kilometers. Its enclosed ecosystem supports over 20,000 large animals, including black rhino, elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and an extraordinary diversity of herbivores. The area is also home to more than 40,000 Maasai pastoralists who live in harmony with wildlife—a unique conservation model found nowhere else in the world.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Budget/Mid-Range Accommodations: Tloma Mountain Lodge
Mid-Range Accommodations: Ngorongoro Farm House

Day 3: Tarangire, Morning Game Drive / Return to Moshi, Arusha, or Kilimanjaro Airport (BL)

Drive 30–60 minutes to Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive. Return to Moshi or Arusha in the afternoon.

Tarangire is famous for its massive herds of elephants, strong lion populations, and iconic baobab trees. During the dry season, thousands of animals migrate to the Tarangire River, creating excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. Rare species found here include the long-necked gerenuk, oryx, and sometimes wild dogs.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Included & Excluded:

Price Range:

$2180 per person when 1 person travels alone 
$1608 per person when 2 persons travel together 
$1510 per person when 3 persons travel together 
$1380 per person when 4 persons travel together 
$1270 per person when 5 persons travel together
$1200 per person when 6 persons travel together 
$1100 per person when 7 persons travel together