3 days - tarangire-ngorongoro & manyara safari

The most popular 3 days Tanzania safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara

A 3 days Tarangire–Ngorongoro & Manyara safari is the best short Tanzania safari package for travelers who want to experience the highlights of Northern Tanzania in a limited time. This unforgettable journey takes you through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, giving you a chance to spot the Big Five, colorful birdlife, and breathtaking landscapes.

3 days Tarangire-Ngorongoro crater & Lake Manyara safari itinerary

Day 1: Arusha/Moshi to Arusha National Park

Your 3 days Tarangire–Ngorongoro & Manyara safari begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and diverse wildlife such as lions, giraffes, wildebeests, and zebras. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch before heading to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over 25,000 animals. On this day of your 3 days Tarangire–Ngorongoro & Manyara safari, you’ll encounter lions, black rhinos, hippos, buffaloes, and flamingos along Lake Magadi. It’s one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in a single day. Overnight stay near Ngorongoro.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

On the final day of your 3 days Tarangire–Ngorongoro & Manyara safari, explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, large hippo pools, and diverse birdlife including pelicans, storks, and flamingos. After the game drive, drive back to Arusha where your safari ends.