Overview
This 3-day safari lets you see amazing animals like lions, elephants, and more, including the famous Big Five. You’ll travel through beautiful, untouched nature and stay in comfortable, luxury places each night. A friendly guide who speaks English will be with you the whole time, and you’ll have your own private safari jeep with drinking water, charging ports, and binoculars. Everything is taken care of by a trusted tour company based in Arusha, and your meals are included too, so you can just relax and enjoy the adventure.
Highlights
- Take guided game drives.
- Visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara NP
- Guided by knowledgeable guide
- Spot all the Big five
Itinerary
Your adventure starts early in the morning with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, which is about 140 kilometers and takes approximately 3 hours by car. Once you arrive, you’ll embark on an exciting game drive to spot wildlife like elephants, lions, giraffes, and the iconic baobab trees. Midway through the day, enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by the beauty of the wild. In the afternoon, continue your exploration of this incredible park, which is renowned for its large herds of elephants. As evening approaches, leave the park and head to Karatu for an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Farm House, where dinner and relaxation await.
Ngorongoro Farm House – Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, you’ll head to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, bringing lunch boxes with you. This place is one of Africa’s true natural wonders, it’s the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera and home to around 30,000 animals all year round. You might see lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, and many beautiful birds like flamingos and eagles. Wildlife here is easy to spot, so expect to see a lot in just a short time. After the game drive, you’ll return to the lodge to relax and enjoy your overnight stay.
Ngorongoro Farm House – Luxury lodge located 1-2 hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
After breakfast, you’ll drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with lunch boxes packed. This park is known for its tree-climbing lions and large groups of baboons that welcome you as soon as you enter. You’ll explore the forest and open areas, spotting wildlife along the way. After the game drive, you’ll head back to Arusha town, near the famous Clocktower, where your safari adventure comes to an end.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Park fees and government taxes
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals during the safari (breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner).
- Soft Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Visit to a Maasai village.
The Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to your home country)
- Tips for your guide, cook and crew.
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Extra accommodation before and after tour
- Extra activities not mentioned on the itinerary
- Vaccinations: Costs for recommended or required vaccinations before traveling.
FAQs
Tarangire: Famous for massive elephant herds, baobab trees, and seasonal migrations of wildebeest and zebras.
Ngorongoro Crater: A UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Big Five, lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard, plus hippos and flamingos.
Lake Manyara: Known for tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and over 400 bird species.
Most tours offer mid-range lodges or tented camps, such as Africa Safari Glamping Campsite or Simba Camp on the crater rim.
Options vary from budget camping to luxury lodges depending on your preferences.
Day 1: Game drive in Tarangire National Park.
Day 2: Explore Ngorongoro Crater with a full-day game drive.
Day 3: Visit Lake Manyara for a morning game drive and return to Arusha or Moshi by afternoon
Light, breathable clothing for warm days
A warm layer for cool mornings and evenings
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Binoculars and camera
Comfortable shoes for walking safaris
Yes! It’s ideal for first-time safari-goers or families with limited time.
Small group sizes (often capped at 6) make for a more intimate and personalized experience.
Guides are knowledgeable and friendly, enhancing the educational and fun aspects of the trip.
