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3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro crater & Tarangire Adventure

3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro crater & Tarangire Adventure

Safari Overview

Ideal for families with younger kids, this safari combines lakes, elephants, baobab trees, and safe wildlife encounters. Lodges are family-friendly with pools, gardens, and open spaces.
3 Days Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro crater & Tarangire Adventure Route

Day to day description

Arrival Pre safari

On this day, no activities are scheduled with us, as it is designated for your arrival or pre-safari transit. You will spend the day at your arrival hotel or in transit, depending on your travel arrangements.

Should you require airport transfers or accommodation for this day, we would be pleased to arrange these services upon request.

Day 1 From Arusha to Lake Manyara

After breakfast in Arusha, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive spotting tree-climbing lions, and monkeys. Enjoy picnic lunch overlooking the lake. Continue with game drive. In the evening tranfer to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay Karatu Villas Lodge

Hours approximate

  • 07:00 – Breakfast in Arusha
  • 08:00 – Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
  • 09:30 – Morning game drive spotting tree-climbing lions 
  • 12:30 – Lunch at lodge overlooking the lake
  • 14:00 – Continue with game drive
  • 16:00 – Transfer to Karatu
  • 19:00 – Dinner at lodge
  • Overnight –  Karatu Villas Lodge
From Arusha to Lake Manyara photo 1
From Arusha to Lake Manyara photo 2

Day 2 Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, transfer to Ngorongoro Crater, stopping at scenic viewpoints and wildlife spots along the way. Have a picnic lunch at the crater rim and embark on a half-day game drive to spot elephants, lions, zebras, and flamingos. Drive back to Karatu, enjoy dinner, and overnight stay at  Karatu Villas Lodge

Hours approximate

  • 07:00 – Breakfast at lodge
  • 08:00 – Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
  • 10:30 – Scenic viewpoints and photo stops
  • 12:30 – Picnic lunch at crater rim
  • 14:00 – Half-day game drive inside the crater
  • 16:00 –Drive back to Karatu
  • 19:30 – Dinner
  • OvernightKaratu Villas Lodge
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater photo 1
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater photo 2

Day 3 Karatu -Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive spotting elephants, giraffes, and massive baobab trees. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park surrounded by wildlife, then continue with an afternoon game drive to spot lions, wildebeest, and zebras. Drive back to Arusha town

Hours approximate

  • 07:00 – Breakfast
  • 08:00 – Drive to Tarangire National Park
  • 10:00 – Morning game drive spotting elephants and baobabs
  • 12:30 – Picnic lunch
  • 14:00 – Afternoon game drive
  • 17:00 – Drive to Arusha
  • 19:00 – check in at the hotel in Arusha
Karatu -Tarangire National Park photo 1
Karatu -Tarangire National Park photo 2
- from US$ 1,060 per person
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Family safari

Includes

Meals & accommodation

- Snacks & soft drinks

- Transfer fee

4x4 Land cruiser with pop up roof

Government taxes & VAT

All National Park conservation, park entry, activity or concession fees as applicable 

Experienced English-speaking safari guide.

1 first aid kit per vehicle - In vehicle sanitizer, charging ports (Type G socket)

Excludes

International flights

Alcohol

Laundry & shopping expenses

Optional activities expenses

Extra excursion not listed in itinerary

Pre safari accommodation & meals

– Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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