Ngorongoro| Tarangire  | Manyara

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A 3 Days Tanzania Safari is the perfect short adventure for travelers who want a powerful taste of Tanzania’s world-class wildlife in just a few days. This compact itinerary takes you through some of the most iconic parks in the Northern Circuit—each offering unique landscapes and unforgettable animal encounters.

You will explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds; the legendary Serengeti, home to endless plains and incredible predator action; and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Garden of Eden” for its dense wildlife population.

Across the three days, expect thrilling game drives, stunning scenery, and close-up moments with lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and more. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning explorer, this safari delivers a powerful and immersive African experience in a short period.

Day 1 – Arusha to Lake Manyara

Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on till evening with a small break for picnic lunch. During the game drive watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and the blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National park is the tree climbing lions, however spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.

Day 2 – Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours)

After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for game drive(5 hours). You can expect to see lions, elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Flamingos, Jackals, Rhinos Antelopes and many birds. The birds seen here include eagle, vulture, and flamingos in the Crater Lake, stork, bats, giant vulture, sacred ibis, kori bustard, blacksmith plover, long necked heron and the cattle eagle. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. With a 2hr drive left to your accommodation in Karatu, the day will come to a close. Freshly made delicious dinner is kept ready for you at your chosen accommodation. All these days of the safari, will have you quite tired and a good rest is essential. The next day you will begin the last leg of your safari.

Day 3 – Tarangire to Arusha

The final day of your safari will begin as usual by 8:00 AM after a luscious breakfast. The destination for today is Arusha to Tarangire National Park where you will have a half day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. By mid afternoon, you will branch out and head towards Arusha where you will be dropped off to your preferred location by about 6PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

Inclusions

  • All Taxes and VAT.
  • Daily game drives while on Safari.
  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
  • 4×4 Land Cruiser.
  • A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
  • Concession/ Camping Fees.
  • Meals as per itinerary.
  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

Exclusions

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
  • Tips
  • Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
  • International flights.
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

 

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