3-Day Northern Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater
Duration
3 days
Max Group Size
6
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
About this tour
Discover the incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania on this 3-Day Northern Tanzania Safari, featuring Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Operated by Widerange African Safaris, this short Tanzania safari package is ideal for travelers who want to experience Africa’s iconic wildlife, spectacular scenery, and diverse ecosystems in just three days.
Starting from Arusha, this Northern Tanzania safari combines exciting game drives, beautiful natural landscapes, and opportunities to spot some of Africa’s most remarkable animals. Watch elephants roaming among the ancient baobab trees of Tarangire, explore the lush forests and wildlife habitats of Lake Manyara, and descend into Ngorongoro Crater to discover one of Africa’s most impressive concentrations of wildlife.
Route
- 1Tarangire National ParkAfricaTanzaniaStart
- 2Lake Manyara National ParkAfricaTanzania
- 3Ngorongoro CraterAfricaTanzaniaNgorongoroEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park for a full-day wildlife safari. The park is renowned for its elephant populations, giant baobab trees, and seasonal concentration of wildlife around the Tarangire River.
Enjoy game drives across open savannah, woodland, and riverine habitats while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, and predators such as lions. Your guide will help you discover the park’s diverse wildlife and explain its unique ecosystem.
After your game drive and picnic lunch, proceed to your overnight accommodation in the Tarangire or Karatu area,
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful park nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through its diverse habitats, including lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the alkaline lake. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, flamingos (seasonal), and the park's famous tree-climbing lions.
After a picnic lunch, continue your afternoon game drive before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight
Begin the day with an early departure toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive across its grasslands, wetlands, and woodland habitats.
The crater supports an impressive variety of wildlife, including lions, African buffaloes, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and hippos. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the excursion before ascending from the crater and returning to Arusha in the afternoon or early evening, depending on conditions.
This final day provides an unforgettable conclusion to your 3-day Northern Tanzania safari.
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