Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire in Tanzania: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara

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3-Day Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

The Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire is a 3-day private safari in Tanzania covering Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Prices start from $690 per person for two or more sharing, with comfortable lodges.

From

$690 pp

Length

3 days

Route

Tarangire › Ngorongoro › Lake Manyara

Stay

Comfortable lodges

Best time

Year-round

Your route, day by day

Follow the route across Tanzania.

The fastest way to meet Tanzania's big three: elephant herds, a flamingo-fringed lake and the wildlife amphitheatre of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Start: TarangireReal map of Tanzania

1Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire

Meet your guide and drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among elephant herds.

TarangireArusha
2Day 2

Lake Manyara and the Crater rim

Morning game drive at Manyara, then continue to the Ngorongoro highlands.

NgorongoroLake Manyara
3Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend at dawn for a full crater game drive, then return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

NgorongoroArusha

Know before you go

What you’ll find in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.

3.85°S, 36.00°E

Tarangire National Park

Elephant country: ancient baobabs, a permanent river and some of the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania.

Wildlife & sights: Elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, lions, leopards and more than 500 bird species.
Best time: The dry season from June to October concentrates animals along the Tarangire River; the green season is quieter and lush.
Guide tip: It is the easiest first park from Arusha, so it works well as an opening day.

Explore Tarangire

3.17°S, 35.58°E

Ngorongoro Crater

A collapsed volcano about 19 km across whose floor holds grassland, a soda lake and forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife is easy to find.

Wildlife & sights: Black rhino (with luck), lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, flamingos and large bull elephants.
Best time: Year-round. Dry months from June to October give the clearest roads; the green season brings fewer vehicles and newborn animals.
Guide tip: Go down early. The crater is busiest mid-morning and animals are most active at first light.

Explore Ngorongoro

3.60°S, 35.80°E

Lake Manyara National Park

A narrow park squeezed between the Rift Valley escarpment and an alkaline lake, with groundwater forest, hippo pools and birdlife.

Wildlife & sights: Tree-climbing lions (sometimes), baboons, blue monkeys, hippos, giraffes and flamingos when the lake level suits.
Best time: Year-round; birdlife peaks in the wetter months and the forest is shaded and cool on hot days.
Guide tip: Short on time? It makes a gentle half-day game drive with an easy route back to Arusha.

Highlights of this 3-day trip

Tarangire elephants and baobabs
Tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
Full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor

Your trip is planned by our Arusha-based team, who drive these roads every week. Dates, pace, lodges and extras can all be changed before you confirm, and your written quote lists every park fee and inclusion.

Starting price per person

$690

USD, two or more sharing, standard season. Final price depends on dates, group size and accommodation.

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Questions about this trip

How much does the Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire cost?

It starts from $690 per person for 3 days with two or more travellers sharing. The final price depends on your dates, group size and the accommodation you choose, and is confirmed in a written quote.

What is the best time to do the Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire?

Year-round. The dry season from June to October concentrates animals along the Tarangire River; the green season is quieter and lush.

How many days do I need for Tarangire and Ngorongoro?

This itinerary uses 3 days, which is enough to cover 4 key places without rushing the longest drives. Extra nights can be added at any stop.

Is this trip private?

Yes. You travel in your own 4x4 with a dedicated guide, so you set the pace for photography and rest. Group-departure options are available on request.

What will I see in Tarangire?

Elephant country: ancient baobabs, a permanent river and some of the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Look for: Elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, lions, leopards and more than 500 bird species.

What will I see in Ngorongoro?

A collapsed volcano about 19 km across whose floor holds grassland, a soda lake and forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife is easy to find. Look for: Black rhino (with luck), lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos, flamingos and large bull elephants.