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Private safari journey · Tanzania

3-Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania: Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing, then explore Lake Manyara’s forests and open savannahs on a game drive before returning to Arusha.

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Duration
3 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
Guide price
From US$844
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Beginning and ending in Arusha, our safari offers an unforgettable journey through three of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. You’ll stay in the luxurious Escarpment Luxury Lodge, where comfort and elegance meet the beauty of the wilderness. Accompanied by a highly experienced safari guide, you'll be guided through every highlight of this extraordinary adventure, ensuring a truly immersive and memorable experience.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 3 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at 7:00 am, leave Arusha city for Tarangire National Park. The drive may take up to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Upon arrival at the park gate, the guide will assist you with registration before entering the park. After registration, you will begin your search for wildlife and stop for lunch in the afternoon. You will continue the game drive until evening, then head to your luxury Serena lodge, located in the escarpment of Manyara, with a breathtaking view of the lake. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay. Tarangire National Park is wonderful for game viewing due to the permanent river flowing through it. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which is the only source of water for the wild animals here during the Dry season. The park is well known for its large groups of elephants, giant baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons. Other wildlife includes both predators and herbivores such as lions and leopards. Accommodation: Escarpment Luxury Lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater (Black Rhinos & Flamingos)

After a delicious breakfast at 6:30 am, we will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a wonderful game drive. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the world's UNESCO World Heritage sites, recognised under both natural and cultural criteria. Once you descend into the crater, you will have a great chance to spot the Big Five animals, including prides of lions, herds of buffalo, elephants, leopards and black rhinos. Bird species, such as flamingos, live in the crater lakes and enjoy an amazing natural environment within the crater. Be ready to see many varieties of wild animals here within a minute. After the game drives, we’ll drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park and Transfer Back to Arusha

Rise and shine, as today marks the end of our safari. We will depart at 7:30 am for Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manayara National Park is nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley. Known for its diverse landscapes, the park is home to iconic tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of bird species around the alkaline Lake Manyara. Enjoy a captivating game drive, exploring lush forests and open savannahs. Later, return to Arusha, where your safari ends.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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From

US$844

per person

Guide price

US$1,313 per person

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2 stays

2 nights across 3 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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