Three Days Tanzania Safaris

Safari summary

3 Days Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Overview:
This short safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife and landscapes. You will visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara – three iconic parks in the Northern Circuit.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
• Depart from Arusha in the morning.
• Drive through scenic Maasai steppe to Tarangire.
• Full-day game drive in Tarangire, famous for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and predators.
• Evening transfer to Karatu for overnight stay at lodge/camp.

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
• Early breakfast and descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater.
• Enjoy a full-day safari on the crater floor, home to the Big Five: lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo.
• Spot hippos and flamingos at Lake Magadi inside the crater.
• Overnight stay in Karatu.

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Arusha
• Morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
• Game drive through groundwater forest and open savannah.
• Highlights include tree-climbing lions, giraffes, hippos, elephants, and flocks of flamingos.
• Afternoon drive back to Arusha.

Highlights:
✔ Big Five safari
✔ Elephants & baobabs in Tarangire
✔ Tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
✔ Ngorongoro’s spectacular crater floor

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Sightseeing | shopping | markets
• Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• All drinks
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas