3-Day Tarangire, Crater & Manyara Discovery 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 adventure with a morning departure from Arusha and a drive through scenic Maasai plains to Tarangire National Park. Known for its enormous elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire is a photographer’s dream and a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. You'll enjoy a full-day game drive in search of lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of antelopes and birds. During the dry season, animals congregate near the Tarangire River, offering spectacular sightings. After the safari, continue to Karatu for overnight at Marera Valley Lodge, set amidst beautiful rolling hills.

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:

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

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to over 25,000 animals, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, wildebeests, and flamingos. You’ll descend into the crater floor for a full-day safari, enjoying breathtaking scenery and remarkable biodiversity. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot, followed by more wildlife viewing in the afternoon. Later, ascend from the crater and return to your lodge in Karatu for another restful evening.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush forests, groundwater springs, and dramatic Rift Valley escarpment. The park is home to diverse wildlife including elephants, large troops of baboons, giraffes, hippos, and—famously—tree-climbing lions. You’ll enjoy a half-day game drive with opportunities for birdwatching and photography, especially near the soda lake, which attracts flamingos and other water birds. After your safari, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon with wonderful memories of your Tanzanian safari experience.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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