3-Day Arusha Tarangire Manyara Safari

$950 / person

3-Day Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari — Overview & Highlights

This 3-day Arusha-based safari offers a perfect short escape into northern Tanzania's wildlife highlights: Tarangire National Park with its iconic baobab trees and massive elephant herds, and Lake Manyara National Park famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos on the soda lake, hippos, and diverse birdlife. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this compact itinerary delivers excellent Big Five potential, scenic beauty, and comfortable lodges — all with private 4x4 vehicles and expert guiding from Arusha.

Departure Arusha, Tanzania
Departure Time Please arrive by 8:00 AM for prompt departure
Maximum travellers 6-7 per vehicle (private options available)
Languages English, Swahili (expert guides)
Includes
  • All park fees & conservation charges
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Full board accommodation & meals on safari
  • Airport transfers, bottled water & flying doctors insurance
Excludes
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips for guide, cook & staff
  • Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Arusha (base)

Elephant Capital of Tanzania

Tarangire holds the largest elephant herds in Tanzania — 3,000+ individuals in dry season

Tree-Climbing Lions

Lake Manyara is famous for the rare behaviour of lions resting in acacia and fig trees

Ancient Baobab Forest

Tarangire's baobab trees are among the oldest living organisms in East Africa

Flamingo Soda Lake

Lake Manyara turns pink when thousands of flamingos gather on its alkaline shores

Two Parks in Two Days

One of Tanzania's most efficient safari combinations — maximum diversity in minimum time

Diverse Habitats

From Tarangire's dry woodland to Manyara's groundwater forest — two ecosystems back to back

3-Day Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari Itinerary — Day by Day

  • 1
    Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    Pick up from Arusha hotel or airport after breakfast. Drive ~2-3 hours to Tarangire National Park. Full day game drives among giant baobab trees, huge elephant herds, giraffes, lions, zebras, and abundant birdlife. Picnic lunch in the park. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.

  • 2
    Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

    Morning game drive in Tarangire for more wildlife sightings, then transfer (~2-3 hours) to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game drives — spot tree-climbing lions, hippos in pools, flamingos on the soda lake, monkeys, elephants, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Lake Manyara.

  • 3
    Day 3: Lake Manyara – Return to Arusha

    Morning game drive or additional exploration in Lake Manyara for final sightings (tree lions, birds, or lake views). Mid-morning transfer back to Arusha (~2-3 hours). Arrive in Arusha for hotel or airport drop-off. End of a fantastic 3-day Arusha Tarangire Manyara Safari!