Duration : 2 Nights / 3 Days
Destination Covered : Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park
Tour Activities : Game Drives
Tour Themes : Wildlife, Safari Tours
Price on Request
Arusha, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater Tour Overview
Highlights
3 Days 2 Nights Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara & Tarangire Tanzania Safari
This 3-day safari explores three of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations: Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park. The journey offers a diverse safari experience combining spectacular landscapes, rich wildlife populations, and unique ecosystems within a short period of time.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Lake Manyara is renowned for its tree-climbing lions and birdlife along the alkaline lake, while Ngorongoro Crater provides one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Africa within the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This itinerary is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit highlights in just three days.
Highlights
Experience thrilling wildlife encounters in three iconic national parks within Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. Tarangire National Park offers vast savannah landscapes dotted with giant baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Lake Manyara National Park provides scenic beauty with lush groundwater forests, flamingos along the lake shore, and the possibility of spotting the famous tree-climbing lions. The safari culminates with a spectacular descent into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that hosts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and the endangered black rhino. The journey also offers breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley and opportunities for photography and bird watching.
Arusha, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater Tour Itinerary
Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant populations, and sightings of herds moving gracefully through the park are common. Other wildlife often spotted include giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and various antelope species. The Tarangire River attracts animals throughout the year, making it an excellent location for wildlife viewing. During the afternoon game drive, you will explore the park’s unique scenery characterized by giant baobab trees and seasonal swamps.
Later in the afternoon, you will exit the park and drive toward Karatu or the Lake Manyara area where you will check in at your lodge or camp. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Lake Manyara is also well known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed. The park’s diverse habitats make it an excellent destination for both wildlife and bird watching.
After the game drive and picnic lunch, continue the journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The drive takes you through beautiful landscapes of rolling hills, coffee farms, and small villages before arriving near the crater rim. Check in at your lodge in the late afternoon where you can relax and enjoy views of the surrounding highlands. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
During the game drive, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and various antelope species. Ngorongoro is also one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino. Birdlife is abundant as well, with flamingos often seen along Lake Magadi within the crater.
After a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, ascend the crater walls and begin the drive back to Arusha. You will arrive in the late afternoon, marking the end of your memorable 3 days 2 Nights Tanzania safari.
More Details about Arusha, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Inclusions
- Hotel
- 1 Litre bottle of mineral water per person per day while on a road safari in an African Spice Safari vehicle
- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle (4 x 4 land-rover/ land-cruiser)
- Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Services of a qualified English Speaking Driver Guide
- Full board accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
- Complimentary Detailed Safari Booklet
- All park entrance fees as per itinerary
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Game drives and all park entry fees
- All game drives as per itinerary
- 1 Lunch in Arusha
Exclusions
- Visas
- Departure tax
- Gratuity to porters and drivers
- International flight to and from Arusha
- Excursions not detailed in above program
- Extras at the lodges i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc
Payments Terms
- * 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- * Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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