Tarangire, Ngorongoro Manyara

Safari summary

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through three of Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks on this perfectly crafted 3-day safari. Designed for travelers who want to make the most of limited time without sacrificing quality, this adventure offers incredible wildlife encounters, stunning scenery, and authentic safari experiences at an affordable price.

Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its dramatic landscapes of ancient baobab trees, sweeping grasslands, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Here you'll encounter some of Africa’s largest elephant herds, as well as lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and more than 500 species of birds. With its wild, less crowded feel, Tarangire is a photographer’s dream and a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s safari magic.

Next, you’ll descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called Africa’s Eden. This vast, unbroken caldera shelters one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on the continent, including the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor offers incredible close-up wildlife viewing in a setting of grasslands, swamps, forests, and a shimmering lake, all ringed by steep, green walls that create a natural amphitheater.

Finally, you’ll explore Lake Manyara National Park, a jewel known for its lush groundwater forests, tree-climbing lions, hippos wallowing in the lake, and dramatic Rift Valley escarpment views. The park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with flocks of pink flamingos and hundreds of other colorful species filling the skies. Manyara offers a beautiful, compact safari experience that surprises visitors with its diversity and charm.

Throughout your safari, travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced local guide who knows the land intimately and will help you spot and understand the incredible wildlife. Enjoy hearty meals, scenic picnic lunches in the wild, and relaxing evenings in welcoming lodges or camps. This 3-day Tanzania Highlights Safari is perfect for those who want to see it all elephants under baobab trees, lions stalking the plains, rhinos grazing in a volcanic crater, and hippos in shimmering lakes all while traveling in comfort and style.

Whether it’s your first safari or your tenth, these three days will leave you with lifelong memories of Tanzania’s wild heart.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Photography safari—with professional guide
• Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• All drinks
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas