3-Day Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara NP

Q: Is it safe to travel to Tanzania?

Absolutely—especially with a trusted tour operator like us.Kenya is a welcoming and generally safe destination for travelers, particularly those on organized safaris with professional guides, as you will be. Like any major city, areas of Nairobi and Mombasa require extra awareness, but with basic precautions, you’ll enjoy a trouble-free experience.We recommend using a trusted driver when going out at night, rather than walking alone, especially in unfamiliar areas. Avoid wearing flashy jewelry and always keep your personal belongings secure. With these simple measures, you can focus on enjoying the incredible landscapes, wildlife, and culture Kenya has to offer.

Transportation
4x4 Land Cruiser
Accomodation
Silver Gold Platinum
Departure from
Arusha
Language
English
Fitness level
Easy to Moderate
Minimum Age
1
Maximum Age
65

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On this safari you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, situated in the Rift Valley region. The park is known for its amazing tree-climbing lions. You will also visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants and its baobab trees. You will then visit the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the major attractions of an African safari. It’s the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, and is indeed the flagship tourist attraction of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Highlights

Lake Manyara National Park – Explore the world’s top-ranked park, renowned for its massive herds of plains animals and the iconic Great Migration.
The Great Migration – Witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles—millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the savannah.
Big Game Viewing – High chances to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more in their natural habitat.
Ngorongoro Crater – Discover the world’s largest intact caldera, a breathtaking mix of grassland, forest, and swamp.

Day 1 :

Safari starts from Arusha, Drive to Lake Manyara National park

We pick you up from your hotel in Arusha after breakfast or from the airport. We drive to Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch boxes.

Lake Manyara National Park is worth a stop in its own right. Its groundwater forests, bush plains, baobab-strewn cliffs, and algae-streaked hot springs offer incredible ecological variety in a small area, rich in wildlife and incredible numbers of birds. Pink flamingos stoop and graze by the thousands, colorful specks against the grey minerals of the lakeshore. Lake Manyara National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set in grassland, savannah, woods, mountain scenery, and hot springs. This park is home to flamingo, elephant, tree-climbing lion, buffalos, leopard, gazelle, baboon, hyena, and many others.

In the afternoon you will break for a picnic lunch. After lunch, the game drive continues until you check in to your lodge in the afternoon. After check-in, you can relax, dine, swim and relive the memories you collected during the day.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Day 2 :

Full-day game drive at Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, we will drive to Ngorongoro Crater for our tour with a picnic lunch.

Ngorongoro is the world’s largest caldera, filled with grassland, forest, and swamps. The Maasai shares the awesome area with their cattle in an area that has been a separate conservation area since 1956, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. It is indeed the flagship tourist attraction of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It’s home to the vast population of the Big 5 (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino). Huge herds of wildebeest and zebra traverse its plains during their annual migration.

Around midday, you stop and enjoy your lunch in the tranquility of the crater. After lunch, the game drive continues until you arrive back at your lodge in the afternoon. It is now time to relax, dine, swim and relive the memories you collected during the day.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 3 :

Game drive at Tarangire National Park and back to Arusha in the evening

After an early breakfast, you will check out from the lodge and head straight to Tarangire NP.

Tarangire National Park is a national park in the Manyara region. The park’s name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The river is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire ecosystem during the annual dry season. Ranking as the 6th largest national park in Tanzania and covering an area of 2,600 sq km, Tarangire NP is most popular for its large elephant herds. Here, it is usually very dry, in fact, drier than the Serengeti. However, its vegetation is much more green with lots of elephant grass, vast areas with mixed acacia woodlands & some of the wonderful ribbons of the aquatic forest. The giant baobab trees can live up to 600 years, storing between 300 and 900 liters of water.

In the afternoon you will break for lunch. After lunch, the game drive continues until you start driving back to Arusha for drop-off at your lodge or at the airport.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Is it safe to travel to Tanzania?

Absolutely—especially with a trusted tour operator like us.
Kenya is a welcoming and generally safe destination for travelers, particularly those on organized safaris with professional guides, as you will be. Like any major city, areas of Nairobi and Mombasa require extra awareness, but with basic precautions, you’ll enjoy a trouble-free experience.
We recommend using a trusted driver when going out at night, rather than walking alone, especially in unfamiliar areas. Avoid wearing flashy jewelry and always keep your personal belongings secure. With these simple measures, you can focus on enjoying the incredible landscapes, wildlife, and culture Kenya has to offer.

What can I expect from a safari with Msangai?

This is your very own private safari—tailored entirely to your pace and preferences.
Crafted just for you, this journey is shaped by your interests, with the help of our expert travel consultants who ensure every detail aligns with your vision. There are plenty of benefits to traveling this way.
You’ll explore in a private safari vehicle with your own dedicated guide, giving you complete flexibility in your daily schedule—depart when you like and return when it suits you, with helpful guidance from your expert.
Inside the national parks, linger at wildlife sightings as long as you want—whether you’re captivated by a lion pride or a herd of elephants, there’s no rush. Your personal guide, attuned to your interests, will offer insider tips that make every moment special, turning your safari into a truly unforgettable adventure.

How can I personalize my trip with your services?

At Majestic Mara Trips, we believe in designing your journey together.
When you plan your African adventure with us, it’s more than just booking a holiday—it’s about crafting a personalized experience that reflects your unique travel dreams. We take the time to understand your preferences and work closely with you to ensure every detail fits your vision perfectly.
To make the planning process even easier, we also offer a curated selection of our most popular tours and safaris. These serve as inspiration and a flexible starting point to build the ideal trip just for you.

Can I see the Big Five in Tanzania?

Without a doubt, Kenya is home to all members of the iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—along with an incredible variety of other wildlife.
It’s a true haven for nature lovers and photographers alike. Watching these majestic animals roam freely in their natural environments is what makes Kenya one of the top safari destinations in the world.

3-Day Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara NP

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