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Home› 3-Day Tanzania Safari: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Highlights

3-Day Tanzania Safari: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Highlights

📅3 Days 2 Night
🦁3 National Parks
🚙Private 4×4 Safari
💰From $1,820 pp
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🌍 Safari Overview
3 Days 2 Night
Duration
3
National Parks
Big 5
Wildlife
Private
Vehicle & Guide

Experience three of Tanzania’s top safari destinations in just three days! Start with Lake Manyara’s vibrant birdlife and tree-climbing lions, then journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible variety of wildlife in a breathtaking landscape. Finish in Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic baobabs and massive elephant herds. This quick yet immersive safari offers an unforgettable glimpse of Tanzania’s natural wonders. Perfect for a short adventure!

Safari Highlights

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Big Five & Iconic Wildlife
Africa's most sought-after game, up close
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Private 4×4 & Expert Guide
Your own vehicle, guide and pace
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Hand-Picked Lodges & Camps
Comfort and great views every night
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Tailor-Made Itinerary
Flexible dates, fully customizable
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Meals & Park Fees Included
All-inclusive while on safari
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Unforgettable Landscapes
Iconic scenery and photo moments

Detailed Itinerary — Day by Day

1
Drive to Lake Manyara, afternoon game drive
B L D

Drive 2.5 - 3 hours from Arusha to Lake Manyara, lunch enroute, afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara.

Lake Manyara is a highly scenic park, rimmed on one side by the tall cliffs of the Rift escarpment, and ringed with a variety of habitats including the namesake for the park, Lake Manyara. Game we see in Manyara include hippos, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, impala, dwarf mongooses, hyraxes, hippos, wildebeest, zebra, and on rare occasions, tree-climbing lions and leopards.

Budget
 Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Budget / Mid-Range
 Tloma Mountain Lodge
Mid-Range
 Ngorongoro Farm House
2
Ngorongoro Crater, half-day game drive
B L D

Drive 30-60 minutes to Ngorongoro Crater, half-day game drive in the crater.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest caldera measuring nearly 2,000 feet in depth while covering 250-square kilometers in area. The Crater is a spectacular setting and contains an abundance of wildlife with over 20,000 large animals including Tanzania's remaining black rhino. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is unique in that it allows over 40,000 Masaai pastoralists with their cattle goats and sheep to live alongside the abundant wildlife in a natural setting.

Budget
 Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Budget / Mid-Range
 Tloma Mountain Lodge
Mid-Range
 Ngorongoro Farm House
3
Tarangire, morning game drive, return to Arusha
B L D

or Kilimanjaro Airport (BL)

Drive 30-60 minutes to Tarangire for morning game drive in the park, afternoon return to Arusha or Moshi.

Tarangire is famous for its huge herds of elephant, healthy and large lion prides, and towering baobab trees. Throughout the dry season, thirsty antelope and elephant trek from many miles away to drink along the Tarangire River. Rare mammals here include the long-necked gerenuk, oryx and wild dog.

Safari Pricing

Start datesSolo2 people3 people4 people5 people6 people7+ people
Apr 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026 n/a $2,275 $2,010 $1,820 $1,820 $1,820 Get Quote
Jun 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 n/a $2,400 $2,140 $1,950 $1,950 $1,950 Get Quote

Prices are per person sharing, in USD. Group discounts apply — contact us for custom or larger-group pricing.

✅ What's Included

=> All Accommodations per itinerary

=> All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

=> All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded)

=> All transportation and transfers per itinerary

=> Professional English-speaking naturalist driver/Guide

=> Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with viewing roof and guaranteed window seating

=> Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water

=> National Park gate fees, Park commission, and Government taxes (based on current rates)

❌ Not Included

=> International and domestic flights

=>  Meals not listed

=>  Tips for Guides, drivers, hotel staff

=>  Optional tours

=>  Single room supplement

=> Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.

=>  Flight out of the Serengeti

=>  Holiday supplement December 20 - January 5

=>  Discount for kids under 15 years old

Destinations You'll Visit

Ngorongoro
Tarangire
Lake Manyara

Your Accommodation

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Budget
 Africa Safari Lake Manyara
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Budget / Mid-Range
 Tloma Mountain Lodge
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Mid-Range
 Ngorongoro Farm House

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the itinerary private and customizable?
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Yes — every departure is private with your own guide and vehicle. The route, dates, and accommodation level can all be tailored to you.

What accommodation levels are available?
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Several tiers per night, from comfortable mid-range camps and lodges to premium and elite options. See the day-by-day list above.

Are park fees and meals included?
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Yes — all park entry fees, government taxes, and the meals listed in the itinerary are included.

When is the best time to travel?
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The dry season generally offers the best game viewing, but we'll advise the ideal timing for your chosen route and dates.

Can children join this safari?
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Absolutely — our safaris are family friendly and we can tailor the pace for younger travellers.

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