3-Day Best Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Trip
“Short Stay, Big Adventure – Discover Tanzania’s Wild Wonders.”
Overview
Experience Tanzania’s best wildlife highlights on this 3-day adventure through Tarangire National Park, the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic Lake Manyara.
Perfect for guests with limited time, this safari offers rich game drives, stunning scenery, and cultural encounters — all starting and ending with comfort at Parrot Hotel Arusha.
Safari Highlights
- Airport pickup & drop-off from Arusha
- Game drives in 3 world-famous parks
- Spot the Big Five & tree-climbing lions
- Visit Maasai villages and local markets
- Comfortable stays with great food & views
- Ideal short safari for couples, families, or groups
Itinerary Details
Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our driver-guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha.
Relax, enjoy a refreshing cocktail, and prepare for your adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Parrot Hotel Arusha
Meal Plan: Dinner & Breakfast
Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Karatu
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park, then continue to Karatu for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation Options:
Budget: Marera View Lodge
Mid-range: Karatu Simba Lodge
Luxury: The Manor at Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater
Depart early for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife experiences — home to lions, rhinos, elephants, and flamingos.
Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
- Mid-range: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- High-end: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge by AndBeyond
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Nature’s Marvel
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s top wildlife havens.
Spot lions, rhinos, zebras, and flamingos while surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the crater floor before heading to your lodge near Lake Manyara.
Accommodation Options:
Budget: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Mid-range: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Luxury: andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha → Departure
After breakfast, explore Lake Manyara National Park, a lush, scenic park famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos.
Enjoy a relaxed game drive and birdwatching before heading back to Arusha for your flight or one more relaxing night at Parrot Hotel.
Optional Stay: Parrot Hotel Arusha
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation
Budget Accommodation
Safari using affordable Hotels, Lodges, or Camps, comparable to a 1-2 star Hotel. Accommodation is usually located outside the National Park.
Mid-range Accommodation
Safari using medium to large–scale Lodges, tented camps, or Cottage Camps, comparable to a 3-star Hotel
Luxury – Accommodation
Safari using deluxe tented camps or Lodges usually located inside the National Park and comparable to a 4-star hotel. Accommodation is usually located inside the Park.
Luxury+ – Accommodation
Safari using extremely luxurious tented camps or Lodge, usually located in a private wildlife – Viewing area and comparable to a 5-star Hotel. Expect great food, excellent service, top-quality guiding, and gorgeous tents or rooms. Most luxury + properties charge around USD$ 850 to 1850 per person per night!
Includes & Excludes
- Overnight stays in the lodge(s) as shown on the itinerary (check-out at 10 am)
- Meal plans as shown on the itinerary
- Private (4x4) modern safari vehicle for safari game drives
- Language preference-speaking safari guide for the duration of your safari
- Park fees for all the (national) parks on the itinerary
- Game drives in the national parks
- Any extra activities as shown on the above itinerary
- Drinking water in the safari jeep
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- International flights & Domestic flights
- Fees for passports, visas, immunisations, and insurance
- Personal insurance (travel insurance and Flying Doctors)
- Tips for staff such as driver cum guides/chef/porter
- Other drinks such as wines, Beer, champagnes and spirits
Note (COVID-19)
“Please note that all these are sample itineraries. We will tailor-make your safari according to your wish and due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel around the world, it is free to postpone your travel up to 1 year after the original travel date”
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Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.
our Journey Awaits
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