3-Day Tanzania Safari
Imagine embarking on an enchanting 3-day Tanzania safari, where you’ll be immersed in the stunning beauty of Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Each day, our experienced guides will lead you to unforgettable wildlife encounters and showcase breathtaking landscapes.
Tarangire National Park greets you with its iconic baobab trees and diverse wildlife, while Ngorongoro Crater offers a unique experience within an ancient, wildlife-rich caldera. Your adventure concludes at Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic beauty and abundant birdlife.
Throughout your safari, unwind in luxurious accommodations, ensuring a memorable and rejuvenating experience amidst Tanzania’s untamed wilderness.
Itinerary Overview:
- Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Day 2: Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park and return to Arusha
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Today, we’ll set off for Tarangire National Park, with a packed lunch in hand, traveling through the open plains south of Arusha. During the dry season, from May to October, Tarangire boasts the highest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. The park’s southeast wetlands are home to over 300 species of birds. With fewer tourists than other parks, Tarangire’s rolling savannah, dotted with thousands of baobab and acacia trees, offers a tranquil and immersive wilderness experience. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation:
✓ Name: Kudu Lodge / Pamoja Lodge / High View Hotel
✓ Type: Lodge
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 2: Full Game Drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder known for its stunning beauty and rich biodiversity. Home to over 120 species, including the Big Five, this is a prime location to spot the endangered black rhinoceros grazing alone and hippos lounging in the water. From your open-top vehicle, you’ll have the opportunity to photograph and observe some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife. The crater is teeming with predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as large herds of wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, and Cape buffaloes. After a thrilling day, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool and then embark on a final game drive before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation:
✓ Name: Nsya Lodge / heart and soul Lodge
✓ Type: Lodge
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you’ll drive to Lake Manyara National Park with a packed lunch. Although often overlooked, this game-rich park is famous for its tree-climbing lions. You’ll have time for a full-day game drive before heading back to Arusha in the evening, marking the end of your safari adventure
What’s Included:
- Park entry fees
- All activities specified in the itinerary
- All accommodations throughout the tour including a night before safari
- Services of a professional driver/guide
- All transportation during the safari including one way transfer from the airport
- All Taxes and VAT
- Meals as indicated
- Drinking water during the safari
- Professional female driver/ guide
- snacks
- coffee
What’s Excluded:
- Transfer to the airport (departure)
- flights
- Sleeping bags
- Accommodation in Arusha after safari
- Gratuities for the safari driver/guide (suggested $25- $30 per person per day)
- Travel insurance
- Personal items
- Visa fees ($50 / $100 for American and Irish passport holders, payable upon arrival)
- Drinks and beverages at the lodge
- $1,537 per person for a group of 2 travellers
- $1,317 per person for a group of 3 travellers
- $1,015 per person for a group of 4 travellers
- $850 per person for a group of 5-6 travellers