Safari day
Day 1 · Arusha to Lake Manyara
- Drive 2.5 to 3 hours from Arusha with lunch en route.
- Afternoon game drive for escarpment views and birdlife.
- Overnight near Lake Manyara.
Northern circuit in 3 days
3-Day Tanzania SafariManyara · Ngorongoro · Tarangire
Three-park loop with crater wildlife and Tarangire elephants.
Key parks: Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire
Quick summary
- Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
- Safari style: Classic Wildlife
- Best for: First-time safari travelers and short trips
- Best months: Jun to Oct for Tarangire; Dec to May for Manyara; year-round for Ngorongoro
- Group size: Private, 2 to 6 guests (custom groups on request)
- Accommodation: Lodges or tented camps near Manyara and Ngorongoro
- Pricing: From $1,438 per person
Itinerary
Day by day
Safari day
Day 2 · Ngorongoro Crater
- Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive.
- Picnic lunch and wildlife viewing on the crater floor.
- Overnight near the Ngorongoro rim or Karatu.
Safari day
Day 3 · Tarangire and return
- Morning game drive among baobabs and elephant herds.
- Return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport in the afternoon.
- Optional cultural stop if timing allows.
Includes
- All accommodations per itinerary.
- All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
- All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded).
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking naturalist driver/guide.
- Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with viewing roof and guaranteed window seating.
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water.
- National Park gate fees, park commission, and government taxes (based on current rates).
Excludes
- International and domestic flights.
- Meals not listed.
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
- Optional tours.
- Single room supplement.
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, internet, etc.).
- Flight out of the Serengeti.
- Holiday supplement December 20 to January 5.
Seasonal guidance
Best time
June to October for dry conditions and easy wildlife viewing.
Shoulder months
January to February and November for warm days and fewer crowds.
Weather notes
Long rains March to May; some tracks may be slower after heavy rain.
Trust signals
Review snippet
“The itinerary was well planned, and we never felt rushed.”
Herbert · SafariBookings
Licensing
Licensed local guides and registered operator. Documentation available on request.
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