3-Day Experience Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

07:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or the airport.
07:30 AM: Depart from Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, a 2-3 hour drive.

After a brief registration, begin your morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The park is also home to a wide variety of bird species, including large flocks of flamingos.

12:30 PM: Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated spot within the park.
01:00 PM: Continue your game drive.

04:00 PM: Head to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Ngedere Lodges & Camps

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

07:00 AM: Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge.
07:30 AM: Depart for Ngorongoro Crater, about a 1-2 hour drive.
09:00 AM: Arrive at Ngorongoro and descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Look for the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard) and other animals like zebras, wildebeests, and hippos.

12:30 PM: Have a picnic lunch inside the crater.
01:00 PM: Continue your game drive.

03:30 PM: Head back up the crater and drive to the lodge in Mto wa Mbu.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngedere Lodges & Camps

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park to Arusha

07:00 AM: Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge.
07:30 AM: Depart for Tarangire National Park, about a 1 to 1.5-hour drive.
09:00 AM: Arrive at Tarangire and start your game drive. Look for large elephant herds, lions, and cheetahs. The park is famous for its towering baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which draws in a variety of wildlife.

12:30 PM: Have a picnic lunch in the park.
01:30 PM - 04:00 PM: Continue exploring Tarangire and spot more animals as you venture further into the park.

04:00 PM: Begin your drive back to Arusha to Overstay in your Accommodation or Airport.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.