3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
The classic short safari: three parks, big wildlife, minimal time away.
This is a sample itinerary for a compact safari covering three of the Northern Circuit’s best parks in just three days. Every trip we plan is adjusted to your dates, group size and budget, so treat this as a starting point for the conversation.
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Style
Mid-range lodges (upgradable)
From
$980 per person
Day by day
1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Pick-up from your Arusha hotel and drive to Tarangire, famous for its huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Afternoon game drive, overnight at a lodge or tented camp near the park.
2
Tarangire to Ngorongoro, via Lake Manyara
Depart for Ngorongoro, stopping at a Lake Manyara viewpoint along the way. Climb to the crater rim by afternoon, overnight at a lodge with views into the caldera.
3
Ngorongoro Crater and return to Arusha
A morning game drive on the crater floor, one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife, before the afternoon drive back to Arusha and your onward flight or hotel drop-off.
What’s included
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle and driver-guide
- 2 nights’ accommodation as specified
- All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 3 breakfast
- Airport or hotel transfers in Arusha
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for your driver-guide
- Personal spending and drinks