3-Day Northern Tanzania Discovery

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

Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most underrated gems. Famous for its massive baobab trees and high density of elephants, the park offers incredible scenery and wildlife encounters. Keep your eyes open for giraffes, zebras, lions, and colorful birdlife as you journey through the golden savannah and along the Tarangire River. This park is especially lively during the dry season, when animals flock to the river to drink. After a full day of exploration, head to your lodge or campsite nearby for a peaceful night.

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:

Fanaka Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Today you'll head to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. Descend into the crater’s vast caldera, where wildlife roams freely across grasslands, swamps, and acacia forests. Spot herds of wildebeest and buffalo, watch flamingos gather at Lake Magadi, and keep an eye out for lions or even a rare black rhino. With its dense concentration of animals and dramatic scenery, Ngorongoro offers an unforgettable safari experience. In the late afternoon, ascend and transfer to your lodge near Lake Manyara.

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:

Fanaka Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

On your final day, visit the compact yet diverse Lake Manyara National Park. Nestled between the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the lake itself, this park is known for its lush groundwater forest, open plains, and hippo-filled waters. You might spot elephants moving through the trees, troops of baboons on the road, and — if lucky — tree-climbing lions resting on the branches. The park also hosts hundreds of bird species, including pink flamingos and pelicans. After your game drive, drive back to Arusha, concluding your northern Tanzania safari adventure.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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