3 Days Tanzania Safari

Destinations: Tarangire , Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park

Overview

This 3 days safari Tanzania starts and ends in Arusha town the base town for all Tanzania safari tours in the Northern Tanzania Safari circuit. The 3 days tour is a great package for all ages due to the short distances involved because all the 3 parks that you will visit are located not very far from one another.

Starting and ending in Arusha the 3 day Tanzania safari takes you to the Ngorongoro Crater (one of the two most famous wildlife parks in Tanzania) but also a visit to Tarangire National Park and the Lake Manyara National Park a small evergreen gem of its own kind.

Starting with Tarangire National Park you will visit this theater of the wild that is famous for its unusually huge herds of elephants and the gigantic baobab trees that dot the park. Accommodation will be in a nice tented camp in the vicinity of the park just outside the park boundary with great views over the plains across as well as the Lake Burunge in the far horizon, but you may also stay at a cheaper mid range lodge in the Karatu area where we can take you late in the afternoon after satisfactory game drives in the Tarangire.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Early morning pick up from Arusha (or Moshi town) and drive further through the Masai Steppe via Makuyuni Junction and over down to the Tarangire National Park. This is now the fifth largest park, of all parks in Tanzania, and the Tarangire National Park is dotted with amazingly big Baobab trees and the extraordinary large herds of elephants; Tarangire is quite a place not to miss while on your African safari to Tanzania if you are a lover of the jumbos or other general large game. The park is home to many animal species and some rare breeds like the Oryx and hirolas, and some rare birds species. Later in the afternoon we drive out of the park and check in at the amazing Sangaiwe Tented Camp with great views over the plains and the Lake Burunge in the far horizon, or you may be transfer to Karatu where you will check in a lodge for dinner and overnight. Lunch and dinner included.

 

Day 02: Ngorongoro Crater
After an early morning breakfast at you camp at sunrise then you will check out and drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater also known as the 8th Wonder of the world. When you arrive you will register at the Loduare Main Gate then you descend into the Crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch on the crater Floor. Ngorongoro Crater is often described as one of the wonders of the world. The ‘Crater’ (not actually a crater) is world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a known natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. This is also one of the few places in the world where the rare black rhino can be observed in their natural habitat. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. With a bit of luck the Big 5 can be spotted during one game drive only with the help of your hawk eyed safari guide. Later in the afternoon you will ascend to the Crater rim and check in at a lodge ( at extra cost) or we will take you to our regular lodge at Karatu just outside the conservation Area near the gate. Overnight at Country Lodge at Karatu or similar. All meals included

 

Day 03:Lake Manyara – Transfer to back Arusha Area / Departure
Early morning breakfast at the lodge (or you can also carry a packed breakfast & lunch) and descend into the floor of the Great Rift Valley where you will visit the Lake Manyara National Park on your last day of your 3 days safari in Tanzania. The name ‘Manyara’ is a Maa word (Masai Language) for the euphorbia tirucalli tree species which the nomadic Masai people use to make hedges to protect their homesteads and livestock. The park is highlighted with lots of these trees and the tree climbing lions which are often spotted taking afternoon siesta on the branches. Many other animals area common sighting in this evergreen park and they include; the impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas and the dik diks.
You will notice that just as you enter this park there an ever green lush forest fed by an underground water streams and it is a perfect habitat for the Blue monkeys, the baboons, bush bucks and the huge elephants sheltering in the sheds from the afternoon sun and devouring the green branches, twigs and herbs. The Hippo pools and at the Lake Manyara itself you will get the chance to observe the Hippos and the aquatic birds including the colorful Flamingoes, pelicans, Egyptian geese, cormorants, and many more.
You will do game drives until mid day then drive to Arusha where you will be dropped at your Arusha Hotel but if you are departing today we can also drop you off at Kilimanjaro International Airport at a very nominal fee. Lunch box and dinner included.

End of The Safari

Safari Includes

  • Park entrance fees
  • Guiding Fee
  • Professional guide
  • Airport Transfers
  • Full board accommodation on sharing basis
  • 1 liter of water per person per day
  • Excursion as per the itinerary
  • All Taxes / VAT

Safari Excludes

  • Beverages and alcoholic drinks
  • Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips. (Tip to your guides, porters and cook. The recommended for this is $ 20 head guide per day, $ 15 per assistant guide per day, $ 15 per cook per day & $ 10 per porter per day)
  • Items of personal nature
  • Telephone bills
  • Medical insurance
  • Your flights/Visas