3-Day Wild Wonders of the North Tanzania

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

Arusha to Tarangire

Start your safari with an early morning departure from Arusha, heading to Tarangire National Park, about a 2-hour drive away.

The park is famous for its large herds of elephants, massive baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, which attracts a wide variety of animals, especially in the dry season. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and more than 500 species of birds. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park, then continue game viewing in the afternoon.

Later, exit the park and head toward the Ngorongoro Highlands area to rest and prepare for the next day.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire to Ngorongoro

After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.

The crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. You’ll have a great chance of seeing the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino. Other common sightings include hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and large herds of gazelles and buffalo. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, then continue exploring the crater floor.

In the afternoon, ascend back to the crater rim and transfer to the Lake Manyara area.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake manyara

On your final day, visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush forest, tree-climbing lions, and colorful birdlife, including flamingos along the lakeshore.

The park’s diverse landscapes also host elephants, hippos, baboons, and antelopes. After a morning game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and then begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

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:

• 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.