Experience Tanzania’s finest wildlife with our exclusive 3-day safari, showcasing three of the country’s most iconic national parks. Discover the Ngorongoro Crater, home to an exceptional variety of wildlife and the best chance to spot all the Big 5 in a single day. Explore Tarangire, where you’ll find the world’s largest elephant population and an extraordinary range of bird species. Visit Lake Manyara, known for its remarkable tree-climbing lions and abundant baboon colonies. Throughout your journey, enjoy private access to a Babul Adventures 4×4 safari vehicle, accompanied by an expert guide dedicated to showing you the best wildlife hotspots.
Trip Highlights
- Discover the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater
- Spend 3 days exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Day 1: Lake Manyara
You will be met by your guide and vehicle and driven to Lake Manyara, arriving with plenty of time for an afternoon game-drive. Located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its large alkaline soda lake which is home to the pink flamingo, yellow-billed stork, and heron. If you are lucky, you may get the chance to see the tree-climbing lions, which are unique to this national park. Watch out for the fun antics from the local baboon population, as Lake Manyara is believed to have the largest number of these primates in the world.
Transport: 4wd Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will drive to the fascinating wildlife arena of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a “must-see” safari destination. Home to more than 25,000 large mammals, it is not unusual to see all of the ‘Big Five’ (buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard) in a single day. The crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is over 260km² (100 miles²) and was formed when a massive volcano exploded and collapsed on itself 2-3 million years ago. It is now the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world and is often referred to as “Africa’s Eden.” Driving through the Ngorongoro Highlands, you will arrive at the crater rim and then descend down 610m (2000 feet) onto its floor to start your safari extravaganza.
Transport: 4wd Safari Vehicle
Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire
A must for avid birdwatchers, boasting over 550 different bird species, the most diverse in Africa, including the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world! The Tarangire River runs through the park, attracting a huge number of elephants, buffalo, giraffe, and antelope, particularly in the dry season from June to October. It is not uncommon to see large herds of elephants roaming through Tarangire’s savannah grasses or taking shade under the odd-looking “upside-down trees” (baobab) that are dotted around the park. Following a morning game-drive, you will transfer to your hotel in Arusha or to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Transport: 4wd Safari Vehicle
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
Tour Price includes:
- Full board accommodation at safari lodges as per itinerary
- Exclusive use of 4WD safari vehicle and English-speaking driver guide
- All Park fees and Crater fees
- Game drives as indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled mineral water while on game drives
- Prices are based on 2 people sharing a room at the safari lodges
Price does not include:
- Drinks of choice at safari lodges
- Extra excursions/services available at safari lodges
- Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls & snacks
- Deviation from the safari itinerary provided
- Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
- Hotel accommodation in Arusha; can be booked on request