3-Day Tarangire Manyara Ngorongoro Safari

$1,100 / person

Description

This 3-day Northern Circuit Safari packs Tanzania's most iconic parks into a fast-paced, high-impact itinerary: Tarangire National Park with massive elephant herds and baobab landscapes, Lake Manyara National Park famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled lakes, and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater — a natural caldera teeming with Big Five wildlife including black rhinos. Starting and ending in Arusha, enjoy private 4x4 game drives, expert guiding, and comfortable lodges for an unforgettable short safari experience.

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 Ngorongoro Crater

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 baobabs, huge elephant herds, giraffes, lions, zebras, and diverse 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 & Ngorongoro Area

Morning game drive in Tarangire for additional sightings, then transfer (~2-3 hours) to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game drives — tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos on the soda lake, monkeys, and elephants. Late afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (~3 hours). Dinner and overnight at a lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
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Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari — high chances of black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the crater. Midday return to Arusha (~3-4 hours) with hotel or airport drop-off. End of an intense 3-day Tarangire Manyara Ngorongoro Safari!