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3-Day Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Safari

5/5 5 reviews 3 days · 2 nights Tanzania Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater

About this tour

Pack Tanzania’s northern highlights into a short, private escape that still feels rich and unhurried. Begin in Emerald Lake, Manyara National Park, where groundwater forest gives way to open lakeshore alive with birds, hippos, and, if luck strikes, tree-climbing lions. Overnight nearby so you can descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater’s wildlife-dense floor for concentrated big-game viewing framed by sweeping crater walls. Your dedicated Tourias Pride driver-guide handles routing, park entries, and lodge check-ins while you travel in a comfortable pop-up-roof 4×4 ideal for photography and all-day game viewing. SafariBookings.com

On your finale, swing to Tarangire, famed for ancient baobabs and elephant herds along its life-giving river. With airport transfers included and handpicked mid-range lodging, this is a smooth, high-impact add-on for couples, friends, or families with children 3+ (private tour; not available to solo travelers). Meals are included as listed, and the pacing stays flexible—full-day adventures with picnics or split morning/afternoon drives—so you can follow the wildlife and the light.

Customization
This tour can be customised
Duration
3 days
Minimum age
1 year
Countries
Tanzania
Comfort level
Mid-range
Physical level
Moderate

What to expect

  • Forest, lake and flamingos at Lake Manyara
  • A game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
  • A professional guide and a safari vehicle for your group

Getting there

  • This tour starts in Lake Manyara National Park and ends in Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

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Trip itinerary

Airport pickup · ≈ 4 h 55 min · 197 km Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) → Lake Manyara National Park by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 1 · Start

Lake Manyara National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and enter Lake Manyara for a gentle wildlife warm-up.

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Depart Arusha after breakfast and enter Lake Manyara for a gentle wildlife warm-up. Work shady forest tracks and lakeshore edges for elephants, blue monkeys, hippos, and prolific birdlife; scan fig branches for the park’s occasional tree-climbing lions. Your guide uses the cooler hours for activity and soft light, adding interpretive stops on habitats and behavior as you go. After an unhurried circuit and picnic or hot lunch (timing dependent), continue toward the highlands

Arrive at your Karatu lodge by late afternoon to unwind in the gardens and review tomorrow’s early crater descent. Dinner is included and the evening is relaxed—an ideal reset before a big game-viewing day.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Marera Valley Lodge

Lodge

≈ 5 min · 0 km Lake Manyara National Park → Ngorongoro Crater by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater

Leave at first light with a picnic to descend nearly 600m to the crater floor, a compact…

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Leave at first light with a picnic to descend nearly 600m to the crater floor, a compact mosaic of grasslands, marshes, and soda lakes supporting year-round densities of herbivores and predators. Cruise quieter tracks for lions, large buffalo herds, and—with luck—black rhino, then pause for lunch at a scenic picnic spot beneath the crater walls. Your guide times routing to maximize hours on the floor and avoid traffic where possible.

Ascend mid-afternoon and return to your Karatu lodge to relax before dinner, swapping highlights from a concentrated big-game day and preparing for tomorrow’s baobab country.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Marera Valley Lodge

Lodge

No transfer · another full day in Ngorongoro Crater

Day 3 · End

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, head to Tarangire for a finale among towering baobabs and elephant…

4×4 Land Cruiser 2 meals

After breakfast, head to Tarangire for a finale among towering baobabs and elephant families along the river. Work the river loops and open woodlands for zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and buffalo; watch raptors circling high and keep an eye on marsh edges as the day warms. The morning rhythm favors active sightings and soft light for photography, with your guide adapting to current movements and your interests.

After lunch, exit the park and continue to Arusha for drop-off aligned with your onward plans. We can add extra nights or arrange a Zanzibar beach finish if you’d like to extend your holiday.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Tour price

2026

TravellersPrice per person sharing
  • 2 people $1,460 USD
  • 3 people $1,460 USD
  • 4 people $1,460 USD
  • 5 people $1,460 USD
  • 6 people $1,460 USD

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (ask the tour organiser for more price information).
  • Accommodation listed on this tour is subject to availability and may change depending on the time of booking.
  • The price of this tour may also depend on government-imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organiser of this tour when enquiring.

Departure dates

Join one of these small-group departures, or ask for your own dates.

  • Jan 3 Sun 3 Jan – Tue 5 Jan 2027 Available From $1,460
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  • Feb 27 Sat 27 Feb – Mon 1 Mar 2027 Available From $1,460
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  • Mar 3 Wed 3 Mar – Fri 5 Mar 2027 Available From $1,460
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  • Mar 9 Tue 9 Mar – Thu 11 Mar 2027 Available From $1,460
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What is included

Price includes

  • Park Fees
  • All Accommodations
  • All meals
  • All transport
  • Drinking water
  • A professional guide
  • All taxes
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

Price excludes

  • International Flight
  • Domestic Flights
  • Pre-arrival accommodation
  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Personal Item expense
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • Additional excursions

Payment terms

  • A 20% deposit is required to secure a booking. This deposit forms part of the payment for the trip and shall be offset to the total amount charged to the client.
  • After the initial 20% deposit is received, the balance payment should be made four (4) weeks prior to the arrival date.
  • Clients booking within four (4) weeks of tour departure are required to pay the full amount immediately to secure the reservation.
  •  All bank charges are to be settled by the client.

Cancellation policy

Any trip cancellations must be sent in writing to the office that confirmed the reservation. Cancellations shall only be effective from the date of receipt of cancellation by the booking office. In case of a booking cancellation, the Company shall retain the full deposit.

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by their parents
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.

Reviews

From travellers of Toria's Pride Safaris, the company that runs this tour.

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  • Danielle Loznic

    I had an unforgettable safari experience with Torias Adventures as my 1st choice in Tanzania. On the very first day, we spotted lions, and Guide dedication shone through on the second day when he tirelessly helped me find my favorite animal, the leopard. Amazingly, we saw leopards again on the third day! Our guide is not only gentle and emotionally steady but also an incredibly skilled driver, navigating the terrain with ease. His expertise and passion made the trip truly special. I highly recommend the company to anyone looking for an exceptional safari . Thank you for making my adventure so memorable

  • Amani M

    We shared a trip to venture a family trip with torias pride ,Lucy was very supportive and timely to our request .we as a family will highly recommended the company for any outdoor tours In Tanzania .

  • Edga L

    We had an incredibly super experience with a safari in Tanzania. We booked our trip through Toria’s Trip Adventure and Travel. The company helped us from when we landed at Kilimanjaro International Airport to the National Parks. The guide we had was warm and friendly. They attempted and managed to locate the animals for us. It was our lucky day. The places we visited were great. The day we spent a night sleeping in the tent, experiencing the sense of being mixed up with wilderness/nature when we could hear the birds, animals, blowing winds and many more. I would recommend this company. I am looking forward to go back in Tanzania next time.

  • Dominik

    Absolutely great implementation of our own travel wishes: Torias Pride made a four-day transfer from Mwanza to Kilimanjaro Airport, with safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The car was very well equipped and the driver incredibly good at tracking the animals. Where many other safari vehicles just drove on, he stopped and showed us animals that were not visible at first sight. And I'm not talking about birds and small animals, but about lion pairs and the like. The lodges and hotels selected by Torias Pride were consistently of high quality with very good service. We enjoyed the tour very much, very much again!

  • EXPatinhoGOL

    An exceptional safari, organized with precision and effectiveness by the talented Lucy and the staff of Torias. We relied on them at the suggestion of local people and we were extremely satisfied: the tour allowed us to visit, in a week, three parks - Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro - dedicating the right time for good game drives and, at the same time, appropriate relaxation. Our guide, Sadi, was more than a driver and a companion: he became a companion of adventure, whose knowledge and eyes ready to see lions even while he was engrossed in driving, taught us about the exceptional functioning of the savannah and its inhabitants. All the overnight stays were super: almost all of us (five nights out of six) were guests of the beautiful and functional TWC camps where we dined excellently and stayed in peace and security. What about it? I highly recommend relying on Torias to organize your safari: nothing will disappoint you

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