SAFARI: LAKE MANYARA, TARANGIRE AND NGORONGORO CRATER (3 days)

Offering three national parks in as many days, this tour never disappoints. The parks are breathtaking, and the variety of animals is huge. From tree sitting lions at Lake Manyara, over hundreds of elephants at Tarangire, to the diversity of Ngorongoro with the chance to spot some of the rarest species like the black Rhino. Let’s go!

SAFARI ITINERARY

Please pick your desired comfort level below to see the matching itinerary.

We use exactly the same cars and guides for each type of safaris. You’ll visit exactly the same places and there is no difference in comfort or quality during your game drives. The choice you make below only impacts your accommodation.

If you’re on a tight budget and don’t mind very basic comfort, this option is perfect for you! You’ll sleep on a camping mattress in small temporary tents and bathrooms are shared. Simple but delicious meals are prepared by your personal chef and served at camping tables and chairs.

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

We’ll pick you up at your accommodation in Arusha and drive about 2 to 3 hours to Tarangire National Park. You’ll have lunch in the park and spend the rest of the day game driving. Tarangire is most famous for its huge amounts of elephants, but there’s plenty of other animals to see as well! In the late afternoon you’ll head to your accommodation, either in the park or outside of it depending on the type you picked. Dinner will be served at the accommodation.

Accommodation: basic camping at Migombani camp in Mto wa Mbu.

Meals: lunch and dinner included. Lunch will be served in a lunchbox, dinner is freshly prepared by your personal chef.

Day 2: Ngorongoro crater

After driving from your accommodation to the entrance of the crater, you’ll drive down the steep path leading to the bottom. The amount of animals you should be able to see today is huge – gnus (wildebeest), zebras, buffaloes and gazelles are on the list for sure, and chances are you’ll spot rhinos and leopards, too. You’ll spend the whole day in the park doing a long game drive, and will be taken to your accommodation in the late afternoon for dinner and a good night sleep.

Accommodation: basic camping at Migombani camp in Mto wa Mbu.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch will be served in a lunchbox, breakfast and dinner are freshly prepared by your personal chef.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

You’ll have to get up early again for your final game drive. After breakfast we take you to Lake Manyara National Park, which is famous for its tree sitting lions. But that’s not all! Zebras, elephants, giraffes, and over 400 species of birds are amongst the other inhabitants of the park. You’ll have lunch in the park and head back to Arusha afterwards, where you’ll arive in the late afternoon / early evening.

Accommodation: not included.

Meals: breakfast and lunch. Lunch will be served in a lunchbox, breakfast is freshly prepared by your personal chef.

Pick-up and/or drop-off at JRO airport or in Moshi is possible.

OUR OFFER – PRICES AND SERVICES

Please find prices for this package below. These prices are valid for adults, throughout the year and are based on 2 people sharing a tent. Discounted prices apply for children under 16, please let us know if you’re traveling with children in your booking request and we’ll send you the correct rates.

Prices according to group size:

1 person: 1790 USD / pers
2 people: 1070 USD / pers
3 people: 840 USD / pers
4 people: 730 USD / pers
5 people: 660 USD / pers
6 people: 610 USD / pers

Didn’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Don’t worry, there’s lots of other options! Please contact us for different accommodation options in any price range, different room types and group sizes or groups including children, as well as if you wish to add extra options to your safari.

The following services are included in our package:

Entrance fees to the parks
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle from your hotel in Arusha to the parks and back (other pick-up points possible, please contact us for the right price)
Game drives in the parks
Professional, English-speaking guide
Professional cook who will prepare your meals
Accommodation as mentioned. Specific accommodation options are always subject to availability. If the suggested option is not available, we’ll suggest another option for your approval. A higher or lower price might apply in this case.
Camping gear like tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camping chairs, etc.
Meals as described
Drinking water, tea and coffee

This package however doesn’t include:

Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group.
Travel insurance
Visa
Flights or other transport to Arusha. We can however arrange airport pickup for you. Let us know your itinerary and we’ll make it happen!
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Accommodation in Arusha before and after your safari. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last
Personal spending money for souvenirs, laundry, etc.
… and all other services that are not mentioned as included.