3 Days Tarangire, Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari

Wildlife • Birds • Spectacular views

OVERVIEW


Discover three of Tanzania’s most diverse parks in just three days—majestic elephants among Tarangire’s baobabs, flamingos and tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara, and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater teeming with wildlife.

ITINERARY


DAY 1 – Arusha ➜ Tarangire National Park

Morning – Pick-up from Arusha at 7:30 a.m. and drive (~2.5 hrs) to Tarangire.

Game Drive – Game drive through baobab-studded plains, famous for large elephant herds and predators.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic inside the park.

Evening – Drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at a mid-range lodge/camp.
(Suggested lodge: Acacia Farm Lodge / upgrade to Ngorongoro Serena for crater-rim views.)

DAY 2 – Karatu ➜ Ngorongoro Crater

Early Start – Descend into the crater at sunrise for a 6–7 hour game drive.

Spot the “Big Five,” hippos wallowing in pools, and flocks of flamingos on Lake Magadi.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic on the crater floor surrounded by wildlife.

Evening – Drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at a mid-range lodge/camp.
(Suggested lodge: Acacia Farm Lodge / upgrade to Ngorongoro Serena for crater-rim views.)

DAY 3 – Manyara ➜ Arusha

Morning – Explore lush forests and lakeshore habitats. Spot flamingos, hippos, tree-climbing lions, and over 400 bird species.

Game Drive – It is world-famous for its tree-climbing lions, a rare sight in Africa, and vast flocks of pink flamingos that paint the lake’s surface.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic inside the park.

Evening – Begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving around 5:00 p.m.
(Optional drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport for evening flights.)

Included ✔: 4x4 pop-roof vehicle • Professional driver-guide • Park fees • 2 nights full-board accommodation • Bottled water • All meals as listed

Not Included ✖: International flights • Tips • Alcoholic drinks • Personal expenses

TRANSFERS


Transfers can be arranged between the airport, Arusha and between hotels, restaurants and attractions, either on a seat-in-coach basis, or the private hire of an entire vehicle. All pick-up times are arranged to tie in with flight departures and scheduled tours. Our guides work to this timetable, collecting guests from each hotel en route to their intended destination.

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