3-Day Budget Safari to Manyara, Ngorongoro &Tarangire

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lake Manyara full-day Adventure

Upon pickup from your accommodation or arrival at the airport, you will embark on a scenic three-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park; a beautiful reserve celebrated for its dramatic vistas and rich wildlife. Your adventure begins with a morning guided game drive through the park’s diverse habitats, from shady acacia forests to the shimmering lakeshore. Be on the lookout for Lake Manyara’s iconic tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, giraffes, buffalo, and a vibrant array of birdlife, including seasonal flocks of flamingos that paint the lake in soft pink hues.

Around midday, enjoy lunch within the park, surrounded by the natural sounds and scenery of the wilderness. In the afternoon, continue with a second game drive, discovering even more of the park’s incredible biodiversity and capturing memorable wildlife encounters. By late afternoon, you will travel to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Twiga Lodge & Campsite (Lodge)

• Budget lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Exploring Ngorongoro Crater to the fullest

Start your day with an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Venture through this remarkable ecosystem and enjoy close-up encounters with the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino along with a wide variety of other wildlife. Pause for lunch inside the crater, taking in the stunning natural surroundings. After 6 to 7 hours of immersive game viewing, ascend the crater rim and return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Enjoy Wonders of Tarangire National Park and Back to Arusha

After breakfast, you’ll travel by road to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, set out on a morning game drive, exploring the park’s sweeping landscapes and searching for its famed large elephant herds, along with big cats and a variety of other wildlife. Lunch will be served inside the park, giving you time to relax and absorb the stunning surroundings.

In the afternoon, continue with an extended game drive to maximize your chances of spotting more animals before heading to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay, or to the airport for your departing flight.

For this day, we recommend scheduling an evening departure to ensure a smooth and unhurried safari experience.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.