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Best of Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara

3-Day Highlights of Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara

Start & EndDay 1Day 2Day 3

What you should expect

Highlights

Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1 Tarangire NP
Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater
Day 3 Lake Manyara NP
End Arusha (Day 3)

Overview

This 3-Day Highlights of Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara takes you through the home of herds of elephants (Tarangire), the best scenery of the crater and home of rare black rhinos (Ngorongoro Crater), and the home of tree-climbing lions (Lake Manyara). Highlights of this private tour include accommodation in lodges, an expert guide, meals, transport, and more. Start from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha.

Itinerary Details

Day-by-Day


Day 1 Pick Up and Head to Tarangire National Park (Herds of Elephants)

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in the morning, our tour guide will pick you up to begin the beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. You will travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle.


Tarangire National Park is well known for its biodiversity, including large elephant herds, and features a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savannah, with the Tarangire River winding its way through the parklands. You may have the experience of seeing a lion stalking its prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above.

Once the game drive is complete, you will return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

You will have a full-day game drive from morning to evening.

Meal Plans

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

Accommodation Plans

Kankari Lodge
Day 2 Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater (Black Rhinos and Flamingos)

After breakfast at 7:00 am, enjoy the morning drive to Ngorongoro. Your accommodation is located a few minutes from the Ngorongoro gate.


This park is among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and features the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world, making it one of the Natural Wonders of Africa. It is home to about 30,000 large mammals year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many varieties of birds, such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be prepared to see many animals in a short period.

Lunch: We will stop in the afternoon at a picnic site.

Dinner: Will be served at the lodge.

Meal Plans

All meals included

Accommodation Plans

Kankari Lodge
Day 3 Lake Manyara National Park (Tree-Climbing Lions and Flamingos)

After breakfast at 7:30 am, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, depending on your next destination.


Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its legendary tree-climbing lions, which hide among the branches of the trees. Migratory flamingos and numerous colonies of baboons populate the forest and will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.

We will arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport around 4:00 pm, but we are flexible depending on your departure time and next destination.

Meal Plans

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Accommodation Plans

No accommodation (End of tour)

Booking Form

Payment Methods

Inclusions

Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs travel insurance visa fees etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Sustainability Commitment

This tour is 100% sustainable. We encourage our travelers to minimize their carbon footprint by choosing eco-friendly practices.

Cancellation Policy

Please note our cancellation policy to ensure clarity in case of changes to your travel plans. 30 days or more before departure Full refund minus a 10% service fee. 15–29 days before departure 50% of the total booking cost will be refunded. 14 days or less before departure No refund will be provided. We recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

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