3 Days / 2 Nights
Tour Destinations
Trip Overview
This short and classic safari highlights two of Tanzania’s most iconic parks:
Tarangire National Park — famous for massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs.
Lake Manyara National Park — home to tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos, and lush groundwater forests.
Ideal for travelers with limited time who still want a rich wildlife experience.
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where elephants gather in large numbers. Spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, lions, and diverse birdlife. In the evening, drive to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight. Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Dinner and overnight at
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge / Tarangire Safari Lodge
Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, head to the lush and scenic Lake Manyara National Park. Explore its groundwater forest, open plains, acacia woodlands, and the lake itself. Look for elephants, hippos, blue monkeys, flamingos, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dinner and overnight at
Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp / Olea Africana Lodge
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Cultural Tour – Arusha
Enjoy a relaxed morning with an optional cultural visit in Mto wa Mbu Village (local market, banana farms, wood carvings). After lunch, drive back to Arusha where the safari ends. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
TRIP INCLUSION
Accommodation in budget public campsites
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Private 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
All park entrance fees
Drinking water during safari
Crater service fees
TRIP EXCLUSION
Flights
Travel insurance
Tips for guide and cook
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Items not mentioned in the itinerary
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