3 Day Tanzania Safari to Lake Manyara, Ngorogoro Crater & Tarangire NP
This 3 day Safari in Tanzania will take you along the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit during which you will travel Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater as well as Tarangire National Park during which you will encounter a variety of wildlife during our exciting game drive
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Lake Manyara
Our professional guide from baboon adventures will meet you in Arusha today and brief you about this safari before beginning on the journey to Lake Manyara National Park. On arrival in the park you will check into your accommodation and have lunch before setting off to explore this beautiful park on an afternoon game Drive. The park comprises of a variety of habitats that supports its large number of wildlife among which are the unique tree-climbing lions, one of the largest elephant population on the African continent as well as a very large flock of the pink flamingoes.
You will dine and spend the night at either: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, Kirurumu Tented Lodge, or Migunga Forest Camp
Day 2: Transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater
Today after your breakfast, you will transfer to the famed Ngorongoro Crater and then descend down the 600 meters deep walls to the floor of the crater where you will enjoy a game drive and explore the various features found in this crater. It is estimated that there are over 30,000 animals living here among which are , warthogs, wildebeests, jackals, elands, cheetahs, hippos, lions, buffaloes, hyenas, African elephants, the elusive leopards and large herds of Zebras. You will also have a chance to visit a large shallow alkaline lake found in the crater where you will see several flamingoes and hippos. Later you will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before transferring to Tarangire National Park where you will have your dinner and spend the night.
Accommodation Options include: Tarangire Sopa Lodge, or Tarangire Maramboi Camp, or Lake Burunge Tented Camp
Day 3: Game Drive, Return to Arusha
following and early breakfast, you will set off on a game drive in the morning during which you will explore the various features in the park including the dramatic River Tarangire, the swamps, the huge African Baobab trees and the Acacia woodland. You will encounter various wild animals around the river and swamps especially during the dry season. You will also encounter some of the rarest animal species in Africa such as the Greater Kudu, fringed eared Oryx and some Ashy Starlings. After the game drive you will have lunch at that the lodge before beginning the drive back to Arusha. Depending on your departure time you may have a city tour in Arusha at an extra cost. This will be the end of our 2 day safari.