3 Days Tanzania Safari, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

Experience Tanzania’s Top National Parks in Just Three Days. Discover Tarangire’s impressive elephant populations and iconic baobab trees, witness the famed “Big Five” wildlife at Ngorongoro Crater, and explore Lake Manyara, renowned for tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Moshi – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your guide will collect you from your accommodation in Moshi to start your safari adventure at Tarangire National Park. Established as a national park in 1970 from former hunting grounds, Tarangire offers a vibrant wildlife experience across a landscape roughly the size of Luxembourg. Renowned for its vast elephant herds, the park is also home to lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The striking baobab trees scattered throughout the northeastern region create a dramatic backdrop. Following extensive wildlife viewing, overnight at a designated campsite within the park.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for Ngorongoro Crater, passing through the town of Mto wa Mbu, with scenic views of Lake Manyara en route. Ascending via the steep slopes of the East African Rift Valley, you will soon arrive at Ngorongoro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descending 600 meters into the crater, you’ll explore an ecosystem teeming with wildlife. The crater’s ecosystem supports between 15,000 and 25,000 animals, including buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, creating ideal conditions for predators. With over 100 lions residing in the crater, spotting the complete “Big Five”—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—is highly probable. Overnight at Simba Camp, offering breathtaking views from the crater’s rim.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara National Park – Moshi

Following breakfast, journey to Lake Manyara National Park, dominated by a large, shallow soda lake that attracts numerous bird species, notably large flamingo flocks. Bird enthusiasts can spot over 400 species, including cormorants, storks, and pelicans. The park also hosts the famous tree-climbing lions, predominantly seen in its central open areas. During your game drive, look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and other wildlife. Return to Moshi in the late afternoon with lasting memories of your safari.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Pricing for the 3-Day Safari (per person):

1 Person $1590

2 Persons $990

Included in Safari:

Camping accommodations per itinerary

4×4 safari vehicle transportation

Professional English-speaking safari guide and cook

All camping gear (tents, mats, chairs, tables)

Meals according to itinerary

Drinking water, coffee, tea

All national park entry fees