3-Day Arusha Tarangire Manyara Safari

$950 / person

Description

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)

Tour Timeline

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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.
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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.
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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!

Comments

James K.

(March 2026) Reply

Travelled On : February 2026

Perfect short safari! Tarangire elephants were incredible, Manyara's tree lions a highlight. Great guide, comfortable lodges — ideal for a quick getaway.