Overview
Discover the best of Northern Tanzania’s iconic safari destinations on this unforgettable wildlife adventure. Explore Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and impressive predators. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park, where you’ll experience incredible birdlife and the famous tree-climbing lions. End your journey at the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for the Big Five and the rare endangered black rhino. Convenient airport transfers are included for a smooth and stress-free safari experience.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges.
- Shared tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request changes to this tour.
- Not for single travelers: Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
- Minimum age of 1 year: The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Itinerary
After breakfast, you will meet an office representative for a briefing about your safari then depart to Tarangire National Park. The drive will take around two and a half hours. You will see firsthand all that Tarangire National Park is known for—the famous ancient baobab trees, tree-climbing pythons, and the largest concentration of African elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, other antelope’s species in rich numbers and birds. After a picnic lunch at midday, you will resume your afternoon game drive. Then you'll drive to Karatu for your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a crater descent, for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch to enjoy at midday at the base of the crater. One of the 8th Wonders of the World, the crater is a very important refuge for a variety of wildlife. Most commonly seen are big bulls of elephants and the vulnerable species of black rhinos. The crater is also home to big herds of wildebeests and zebras, Thomson and Grant gazelles, hippopotami, African Cape buffalos, prides of lions, hyenas, several cats, golden and black-backed jackals, and close to 400 species of bird. Then in the late afternoon, you will drive out all the way to the hotel in Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After fueling up on breakfast, you’ll depart for your full-day safari at Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunches in hand. The park is situated inside the Great Rift Valley with a distinctive evergreen forest that provides suitable habitat for olive baboons, monkeys, big families of elephants, tree-climbing lions, leopards and African Cape buffalos. At midday, you’ll enjoy lunch in the park before setting out for the open woodland areas where you’ll hope to set your sights of giraffes, hippos and flamingos. Upon finishing your afternoon game drive, proceed back to Arusha/ Kilimanjaro for an overnight/international flight or an extension to Zanzibar.
Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
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The 3-Day Unlimited Expeditions and Best Safari Experience explores some of Tanzania’s top safari locations, offering a chance to discover diverse ecosystems, beautiful scenery, and rich wildlife habitats within a short but rewarding itinerary.
During the 3-Day Unlimited Expeditions and Best Safari Experience, you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and many other wildlife species, with opportunities to experience the magic of the African wilderness.
Yes, the 3-Day Unlimited Expeditions and Best Safari Experience is ideal for travelers who want a memorable safari adventure without spending many days away. It combines exciting wildlife viewing with a well-planned and efficient itinerary.
The 3-Day Unlimited Expeditions and Best Safari Experience includes guided game drives, wildlife observation, photography opportunities, scenic exploration, and a chance to experience Tanzania’s natural beauty up close.
The 3-Day Unlimited Expeditions and Best Safari Experience provides the perfect mix of adventure, wildlife, and comfort, giving travelers an opportunity to create lasting memories while exploring Tanzania’s spectacular landscapes.
