Tanzania Midrange LodgeSafari
3 days—Discover Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes on a 3-day midrange safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.
$1350-1440 USD
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Safari summary
This 3-day Tanzania midrange lodge safari offers an exciting journey through three of Northern Tanzania’s most scenic and wildlife-rich parks: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this short adventure still delivers a full safari experience with incredible wildlife, diverse ecosystems, and stunning landscapes. You’ll travel in a comfortable 4x4 private safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking guide. Each day includes immersive game drives, picnic lunches in the heart of nature, and restful overnight stays in quality midrange lodges. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees; Ngorongoro Crater offers a rare chance to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, within a unique volcanic caldera; and Lake Manyara is home to tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and rich birdlife. This safari promises memorable encounters with elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and more in their natural habitats, making it a perfect taste of Tanzania’s wilderness in just three days.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Bushman | tribal visits
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Your guide will pick you up in Arusha at 7:00 AM. After a short briefing, you'll head to Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds and baobab trees. The park is home to lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and 500+ bird species. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife year-round. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, then continue your game drive before heading to Karatu near Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Midrange lodge in Karatu
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you’ll head to Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Known as Africa’s Eden and one of the Seven Natural Wonders, it’s the largest unbroken volcanic caldera, home to around 25,000 animals including the Big Five and rare black rhinos. The crater features forests, lakes, and open grasslands. In the afternoon, enjoy a packed lunch at Hippo Pool while watching hippos. Afterward, return to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Mid-range lodge in Karatu
Karatu to Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara
After breakfast, check out and head to Lake Manyara National Park, at the base of the Great Rift Valley. This small but stunning park features diverse landscapes: lake, forest, and savannah. It’s famous for tree-climbing lions, large baboon groups, monkeys, elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and other water birds along the lake shore. After a morning game drive and picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, with optional stops at curio shops.
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