3 Days / 2 Nights Safari Itinerary

Destinations: Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

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Tour Summary

  • Destinations: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park
  • Start/End: Arusha, Tanzania
  • Tour Operator: Mashoka Tours
  • Accommodation: Comfortable lodges (camping option available)
  • Tour Type: Private or small group safari
  • Meals: Full Board (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Experience the best of Northern Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes on this 3-day adventure with Mashoka Tours. Visit three of the country’s most iconic destinations—Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park—each offering its own unique scenery and rich wildlife. This short but powerful itinerary is ideal for travelers with limited time who want a well-rounded safari experience.

  • 🐘 Lake Manyara – Scenic park with tree-climbing lions and birdlife

  • 🦏 Ngorongoro Crater – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Big Five

  • 🐆 Tarangire – Famous for baobabs, large elephant herds, and diverse game

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION CRATER

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

  • Morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

  • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hours).

  • Game drive through forest, savannah, and lakeshore—home to elephants, giraffes, baboons, and flamingos.

  • Picnic lunch inside the park.

  • Evening drive to Karatu for overnight stay.

 Accommodation:

  • Option 1: Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge

  • Option 2: Marera Valley Lodge

Meals: L, D

Day 2: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater – Tarangire

  • Early breakfast, then depart to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, and more.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool.

  • Afternoon drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours).

🏨 Accommodation:

  • Option 1: Tarangire Simba Lodge

  • Option 2: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Tarangire National Park – Arusha

  • Early morning game drive in Tarangire, known for its elephant population and ancient baobab trees.

  • Return to lodge for brunch or early lunch.

  • Drive back to Arusha for drop-off at hotel or airport.

Meals: B, L

✅ INCLUDED

✓ All national park entry fees and government taxes (includes fee changes from July 1st)
✓ Accommodation (lodge or camping based on your selection)
✓ All meals and bottled drinking water (3 liters or more per day)
✓ Soft drinks, including beers and wine
✓ Fly & bug spray for use during the trip
✓ Airport transfers before and after the safari (flexible timing)
✓ All camping gear (if camping): tents, sleeping bag, mattress
✓ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✓ Safari chef (for camping safaris)
✓ Emergency air ambulance service
✓ Budget accommodation before & after the safari at Arusha Tourist Hotel
      → Optional upgrade to Tulia Spa & Boutique for only $35/night
✓ Safari Jeep 4×4 with pop-up roof, radio, cooler fridge, and charging ports

❌ Not Included

  • International flights

  • Visa fees

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips for guide and chef

  • Optional Maasai village visit or other cultural tours

  • Personal expenses and souvenirs

TRAVEL TIPS

  • Bring Binoculars for better sighting
  • Bring appropriate clothes for Safari, Pants, Long sleeve shirts, Hats, Sunglasses, and Sun cream.
  • Don’t forget/bring Cameras to take pictures for memories
  • It is recommended to bring mosquito spray with high mint
  • A warm sweater and Jacket as the night can be chilly at high altitudes (Up to 5 C)
  • You are to avoid  Blue and Black colors while in the park as they attract Tsetse flies
  • Being on a long Safari up your chances of seeing the Big five
  • June to October is the best time to visit, but the parks mentioned on the tour may be visited all year round
  • You are advised to wear light and breathable materials as it can get hot out on a game drive
  • In the dry season, you may expect strong sun during the day so you are advised to carry wet wipes with you
  • Bring warm clothes because you may expect cold nights at the parks, mostly in Ngorongoro.
  • Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel
  • A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry
  • Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic

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