3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari

Tour Overview

This short safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience different ecosystems, incredible wildlife, and some of Tanzania’s most famous destinations in a limited time.
Experience Tanzania’s most diverse northern safari circuit in just three days. Discover Tarangire National Park, famous for giant elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and finish with the beautiful landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park.

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3 Days | 2 Nights

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Perfect for: Travelers with limited time, seeking an unforgettable Tanzania 3 Days safari experience with amazing wildlife encounters.

Moments from the Wild

Sample Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from Arusha before the 2–2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park.

Upon arrival, enjoy a bush breakfast before starting your game drive through this beautiful park. Search for large elephant herds gathering around the Tarangire River, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, warthogs, and colourful bird species.

Enjoy a bush lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon exploration. Later, drive approximately 1 hour to Karatu for dinner and relaxation.

Day 2: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Wake up early and drive approximately 30 minutes to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the crater floor and enjoy a full game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore one of Africa’s most unique wildlife areas, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and flamingos.

Enjoy a bush lunch inside the crater before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, ascend from the crater and return approximately 30 minutes to Karatu for your overnight stay.

Day 3: Karatu – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

After breakfast, drive approximately 30 minutes to Lake Manyara National Park.

Explore the park’s beautiful forests, open plains, and lakeshore areas while searching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, baboons, flamingos, and the famous tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy a bush lunch inside the park before your final game drive. Later, begin the approximately 2–2.5-hour drive back to Arusha, ending your safari with unforgettable memories.

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Peak Hotel - Karatu

Peak Hotel Karatu is a comfortable mid-range hotel located in the heart of Karatu Town, Tanzania, along the road to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Its convenient location makes it an excellent overnight stop for travelers visiting Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Tarangire National Park.

The hotel offers 36 well-appointed rooms and 3 spacious suites, including single, double, twin, triple, and family rooms. Each room features a king-size bed, private bathroom with a hot shower, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, mosquito nets, room service, and a private balcony or terrace in selected rooms.

You can enjoy delicious local and international cuisine at the restaurant, unwind at the bar and lounge, or make use of free private parking and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout your stay. With warm Tanzanian hospitality, comfortable accommodation, and excellent value for money, Peak Hotel Karatu is the perfect place to relax before or after exploring Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit.

Enkutoto Migration Camp

Enkutoto Migration Camp is a luxury mobile safari camp that moves across the Serengeti to follow the Great Wildebeest Migration. This gives you the chance to experience one of the world’s greatest wildlife events from the best locations. Depending on the time of year, you can watch the famous Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti or see thousands of wildebeest calves born during the calving season in the south.

The camp has 25 spacious and comfortable safari tents, including Family Tents that are perfect for families and a Honeymoon Tent designed for couples. From June to October, the camp is based in Kogatende in the northern Serengeti, giving you easy access to the exciting Mara River crossings. From November to March, the camp moves to Ndutu in the southern Serengeti, where you can witness the incredible wildebeest calving season.