Tanzania
3 Days Wildlife Adventure
This 3-day group safari takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes, from the baobab-dotted plains of Tarangire to the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and the scenic shores of Lake Manyara. Spot tree-climbing lions, the Big Five, and thousands of migratory animals in their natural habitats.
What to expect
- 🦁 Tree-climbing lions in Tarangire
- 🏞️ Ngorongoro Crater – a natural wildlife sanctuary
- 🦒 Diverse ecosystems from savannah to alkaline lakes
Itinerary Summary
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha to Tarangire National Park |
| Day 2 | Ngorongoro Crater Exploration |
| Day 3 | Lake Manyara Game Drive & Return to Arusha |
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Meet your Salvaje Gorilla Safaris guide in Arusha
- 3-4 hour scenic drive to Tarangire
- Check in at Sunbright Camp (located on a 25,000-hectare Maasai ranch)
- Afternoon game drive among ancient baobabs and seasonal wetlands
- Spot elephants, lions, and migratory herds along the Tarangire River
The park transforms during wet seasons as shallow pans fill with water, attracting diverse wildlife. Your lodge features a swimming pool for relaxation after safari adventures.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sunbright Camp
Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Morning drive to UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater
- Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera (264 km²)
- Full-day exploration of grasslands, forests, and Lake Magadi
- Photograph rhinos, flamingos, and predators in this natural amphitheater
Often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the crater’s 600m walls enclose over 25,000 animals across distinct ecosystems.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kudu or Flamingo Campsite
Day 3: Ngorongoro to Arusha via Lake Manyara
- Breakfast with crater views before departing
- Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- Observe hippos, giraffes, and famous tree-climbing lions
- Picnic lunch overlooking the Great Rift Valley escarpment
- Afternoon return to Arusha (hotel/airport drop-off)
This compact park packs incredible biodiversity, from alkaline lakes to groundwater forests, making it a perfect finale to your safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
✅ Included
- All accommodation on Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB) or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis as quoted in the text
- Safari vehicle and fuel
- English speaking tourist guide
- Game drives and walks
- Entrance fees to the national parks. All boat tours
- Taxes
- Free mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
- AMREF emergency evacuation insurance
- Gorilla Permit
❌ Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Drinks / alcoholic drinks / additional meals
- Tips
- Activities not part of the described program
- International travel insurance
- Items of personal nature / souvenirs
PLEASE NOTE
The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travelers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavor to stick as closely as possible to this program. For the majority of itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organizational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
