3 Day Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Recommended throughout the year.
Arrival
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Once you have completed customs formalities and collected your luggage, please exit the airport building and then look out for our driver who should be wearing a black Team Kilimanjaro t-shirt and carrying a placard with your name on it, who will be waiting under a shelter for you at the meeting point outside. Our driver will transfer you to Outpost Lodge for your overnight stay.
Safari
11th June: Your Safari guide will collect you from Outpost Lodge in Arusha at approximately 0730 for transfer to Tarangire National Park for game drives. Afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro Crater for your overnight stay at TNS Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp.
12th June: Early morning descent into Crater for game drives in hopes of witnessing the Big 5. In Africa, the Big Five is made up of the lion, rhinoceros, leopards, elephant and Cape buffalo. All of these animals are viewable within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including the crater and are protected thanks to the wildlife conservation efforts of Tanzania.
Afternoon transfer to Karatu for your overnight stay at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
13th June: After breakfast, you will depart for game drives in Lake Manyara National Park. The park offers a striking contrast of habitats, from dense forest to open plains and the expansive lake shoreline.
During your game drive, you may encounter elephant, buffalo, giraffe, and a wide range of bird species, including flamingos and pelicans when conditions allow.
Safari route map
This map is not a comprehensive description of movements and shows only a selection of approximate landmarks along the safari's intended route.
Safari Prices Per Person in US Dollars
Prices are on the basis of 2025 accommodation rates.
| No. in group π | Solo | 2 π§ | 3 π§ | 4 π§ | 5 π§ | 6 π§ | 7+ π§ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari | $2,370 | $1,815 | $1,540 | $1,515 | $1,495 | $1,470 | $1,445 |
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Day 1 / 1 April 2026: Tarangire National ParkDepart Arusha at approximately 0730 for the drive to Tarangire National Park. Enter the park for an introductory game drive, scanning for its famous elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. This park offers a classic, less-crowded safari feel.Overnight at TARANGIRE β Angata Tarangire Camp.
Depart Arusha at approximately 0730 and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first game drives. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, classic savannah landscapes, and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the dry season.The park is also notable for its ancient baobab trees and excellent birdlife, with a wide range of species recorded year-round.In the late afternoon, transfer to Angata Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and overnight.
Depart Arusha at approximately 0730 and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first game drives. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, classic savannah landscapes, and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the dry season.The park is also notable for its ancient baobab trees and excellent birdlife, with a wide range of species recorded year-round.In the late afternoon, transfer to Mawe's Baobab Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.
Depart at approximately 0730 for Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but diverse park set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park features groundwater forest, open grasslands, and a shallow soda lake that attracts a wide variety of birdlife.Lake Manyara is well known for its tree-climbing lions, as well as elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and large troops of baboons.Later in the day, transfer to Moivaro Tindiga Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.