Our 3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari is tailored for travelers interested in a short Tanzania safari from Arusha, this Tanzania Safari takes you three amazing Tanzania Safari Destinations – Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park.
These parks are home to several iconic wildlife species such as the iconic tree climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park, herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park and Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This 3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari starts in Arusha City, head to Lake Manyara National Park for your first game viewing experience, then head to Ngorongoro Crater – the Eden on earth and lastly Tarangire National Park – home to the large herds of elephants and the Iconic Baobab Trees.
Highlights of 3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari
- Day 1: Pick up, Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
- Day 3: Walking Safari and Departure
Detailed itinerary of 3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari
Day 1: Pick up, Lake Manyara National Park
On arrival in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you shall be picked up by our guide and then then proceed for a transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.
Lake Manyara National Park is a famous Tanzania Safari Destination for tree climbing lions and large flocks of pink flamingoes among other bird species. You shall enjoy picnic lunch and go for a game drive in the park and enjoy excellent big game sightings, some of the animals to look for animals like elephant, buffaloes, tree climbing lions, wildebeests, zebras olive baboons among others. Thereafter drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
After a sumptuous breakfast at the lodge, head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an amazing game viewing experience. Descend the Ngorongoro Crater floor to enjoy the Ngorongoro Carter drive, on the game drive you will get to see over 25,000 animals including the African Big 5 – lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, hyenas, jackals, wildebeests, zebras, warthogs and hippos among others.
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places in East Africa to look for the black rhino species, the crater boasts a wealth of diverse wildlife and it is one of the most-sought-after locations within Africa.
After sunset, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: As above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Walking Safari and Departure
On this day of your safari, you shall wake up early and have breakfast and lunch boxes, drive to Tarangire National Park for an amazing wildlife game viewing experience before sunrise.
Lookout for other animals in the park like zebras, giraffes, lions, large herds of elephants which the park is famous for and so much more after your early morning game drive, enjoy breakfast and then proceed for yet another game drive.
Enjoy lunch and then proceed for departure with a drive back to Arusha and dropoff either at the airport or at your hotel. This brings your 3 Days Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Safari to an end.
End of 3 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Safari
Price Includes
- Transportation in a safari land cruiser with pop up roof
- Lodge/Camp accommodation for the duration of the safari
- Meals during the safari
- Professional safari guide
- All park fees and activities mentioned
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Price Excludes;
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Any hotel accommodation before or after the safari
- Extra and optional activities eg Ngorongoro Walking safari @24$ pp and 24$ for a ranger
- Personal expenses like beverages, internet, laundry, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
- Covid-19 related costs