3-Day Top Safari Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater - Manyara

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Your safari begins -Tarangire National Park

Kick off your safari with a drive to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population. Discover a landscape dotted with ancient baobab trees, where herds of elephants roam freely and predators lurk in the tall grass. Your first game drive offers sightings of giraffes, lions, and countless antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch with panoramic views of the Tarangire River—a vital lifeline during the dry season. At the end of the day, leave the park and drive to Karatu for your overnight stay.

Pick up from your hotel in Arusha.

Need a place to stay before or after your tour? We’re happy to help arrange additional accommodation at an extra cost.

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 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, drive out to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often called the “Garden of Eden” and the “eighth Wonder of the World,” has Africa’s highest density of wildlife. Spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, lions, and Cape buffalo, all in a breathtaking setting. While it’s a popular destination, the experience is truly unforgettable. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch before heading back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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
• Drinks not included

Lake Manyara National Park & Maasai Culture

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingo-dotted lake, and lush groundwater forest. Enjoy a morning game drive and a picnic lunch in the park. In the afternoon, visit a traditional Maasai boma for an authentic cultural encounter—discover their ancient customs, colorful attire, and proud warrior traditions. Afterwards, return to Arusha where you will be dropped off at your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Need a place to stay before or after your tour? We’re happy to help arrange additional accommodation at an extra cost.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.