3 Day Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari

This 3-day safari combines two of Northern Tanzania’s most scenic and diverse parks. Tarangire National Park is famous for its giant elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and dry-season wildlife concentrations, while Lake Manyara National Park offers lush groundwater forests, flamingo-filled lakes, and the rare chance to see tree-climbing lions. This itinerary is perfect for travelers who want variety, strong wildlife viewing, and relaxed travel without long driving days.

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour

This mid-range tour uses comfortable lodges and permanent tented camps with private bathrooms.

Private Tour

This tour is organized exclusively for you and will not be shared with other travelers.

Can Start Any Day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day of the year.

Fully Customizable

This tour can be completely customized based on your preferences and travel dates.

Starts in Arusha

This tour starts and ends in Arusha or Kilimanjaro area.

Activities & Transportation

Game Drives – Guided wildlife viewing in national parks and reserves.

4×4 Safari Vehicle – Custom Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and window seats.

Private Safari Vehicle – Exclusive use of the car for your group.

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Accommodation & Meals

This tour is priced using mid-range accommodations. Budget and luxury options are available on request. Similar lodges or camps may be used depending on availability.

Day

Accommodation

Meals

Day 1

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

Mid Range Lodge

All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 2

Karatu Tented Lodge

Mid Range Lodge

All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Rates Per Person

Start dates	Solo (1 room)	2 people (1 room)	3 people (2 rooms)	4 people (2 rooms)	5 people (3 rooms)	6 people (3 rooms)	7+ people
High Season: June 1 – October 31 & December 20 – March 31	USD 1920 /p.p	USD 1120/ pp	USD 890/ pp	USD 770/ pp	USD 710/ pp	USD 680/ pp	Get Quote
Low Season: April 1 – May 31 & November 1 – December 19	USD 1840/ pp	USD 10400/ pp	USD 810/ pp	USD 690/ pp	USD 630/ pp	USD 600/ pp	Get Quote

Included

Private 4x4 safari vehicle + professional driver-guide
All park fees & conservation charges
All meals as listed
Drinking water in the safari vehicle

Excluded

International flights & visas
Tips & personal expenses
Travel insurance

Getting There

Start & end in Arusha
Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport is available

Day 1

Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Morning pickup from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport

Drive to Tarangire National Park (about 2 hours)

Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, where large herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and predators gather

Enjoy sightings of lions, leopards, and colorful birdlife

Late afternoon drive to your lodge or tented camp

Dinner and overnight

Main Destination: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Wildlife in Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

› Mid Range Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

All Meals Included

Day 2

Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park

Early morning breakfast

Optional short morning game drive in Tarangire

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park

Enter the park for a half-day game drive through lush forest, open grasslands, and along the soda lake.

Look for tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and baboons.

Picnic lunch inside the park

Late afternoon drive to Karatu for overnight

Main Destination: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park

Wildlife in Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge

› Mid Range Lodge

Meals & Drinks:

All Meals Included

Day 3

Karatu → Arusha

Relaxed breakfast

Optional cultural visit or coffee plantation walk

Drive back to Arusha

Drop-off at hotel or airport

Main Destination: Karatu → Arusha

Wildlife in Karatu → Arusha

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast

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