Tour Overview
Experience the essence of a classic Northern Tanzania safari in just three days. This compact yet adventure-filled itinerary covers Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, offering dramatic scenery, exceptional wildlife, and authentic luxury lodge stays. Perfect for short getaways, business travelers, or safari extensions.
🗓 Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Tarangire Safari – Among Giants and Baobabs
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. Drive to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Spend the day on a thrilling game drive, watching elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, and elusive leopards. Birds abound—keep an eye out for hornbills, lovebirds, and ostriches. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the park.
As the sun sets, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight rest.
🏨 Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Big Five in the World’s Largest Caldera
Depart Tarangire after breakfast and drive into the misty Ngorongoro Highlands. Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife haven and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Game viewing here is incredible: spot endangered black rhinos, large lion prides, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, and possibly the elusive cheetah.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater floor’s acacia groves before ascending to your stunning crater-rim lodge.
🏨 Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinking Water
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Tree-Climbing Lions and Rift Valley Beauty
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and tropical forest habitat.
Watch baboons leap between fig trees, elephants stroll past streams, and flamingos paint the lake pink. Explore the park’s diverse ecosystems—forest, lake, and savannah—on your final game drive.
After lunch, return to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or the iconic Clocktower landmark.
🏨 Accommodation: — (End of tour)
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Drinking Water
✅ Tour Inclusions
- 2 nights accommodation in mid-range lodges
(Tarangire Sopa Lodge & Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge) - All meals as specified
- All national park entry fees
- Private 4×4 pop-up roof Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Private transfers to/from Arusha
- Crater service fee
- All government taxes and levies❌ Tour Exclusions
- International & domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges
- Optional cultural tours (e.g., Maasai village visit)
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
Why Choose Us
🌍 Expert Local Knowledge
Our passionate guides know the parks inside out, ensuring unmatched wildlife encounters and cultural insights.
🦁 Personalized Safari Experience
Each tour is tailor-made for your group—no rushed itineraries, no crowded buses. Your pace, your adventure.
🛏 Quality Lodges with Character
We select only the best mid-range safari lodges—renowned for comfort, location, and exceptional service.
🛡 Safety & Reliability
Our well-maintained vehicles, experienced drivers, and 24/7 support team ensure your safety and peace of mind.