3-Day Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Family Safari

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Begin your day early with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, located about 2 to 3 hours away. Upon arrival, you’ll enter a stunning landscape filled with giant baobab trees, open grasslands, and the Tarangire River, a vital water source for wildlife.

Start your morning game drive, where you can spot large herds of elephants, as well as lions, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and various antelope species. Bird lovers will enjoy the rich variety of species, especially around the riverbanks and swamps.

Around midday, enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the park, often with views of wildlife nearby. After lunch, continue exploring different areas of the park during your afternoon game drive. You will then drive to your hotel for overnight and a delicious dinner.

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:

Jua Manyara Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park Tour

After breakfast, you will start your drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley. The park is famous for its diverse habitats - from dense forests to open grasslands and a shimmering alkaline lake.

Upon arrival, embark on a morning game drive where you can spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, giraffes, hippos, and a variety of antelopes. Birdwatchers will be thrilled by the many species, including flamingos, pelicans, and fish eagles near the lake.

Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site, surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. In the afternoon, continue your game drive, exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and spotting more wildlife. Exit around late afternoon and head to your hotel for an overnight stay and a delicious dinner.

Finally, start your journey back to one of the bush and forest camps, carrying unforgettable memories of Lake Manyara’s unique beauty and wildlife.

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:

Jua Manyara Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Begin your day early with a scenic drive from Mto Wa Mbu to the Ngorongoro Crater, after enjoying breakfast. This breathtaking region features rolling green hills, volcanic craters, and traditional Maasai communities. Our tour guide-driver will pick you up with picnic lunch boxes and depart to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive inside the crater.

Discover the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's Natural Wonders. Home to the world's largest uninterrupted caldera, it boasts approximately 30,000 large mammals, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, along with diverse bird species like flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Get ready for an unforgettable wildlife experience in a short period. In the afternoon, you will start your drive to Arusha.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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