Wildlife Safaris · 3 days / 2 nights · 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Lake Manyara + Tarangire Short Safari — 3 Days

Tree-climbing lions + baobab country + elephant superherds — a quick Tanzania starter.

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Overview

A perfect short introduction to northern Tanzania. Two parks, three days, minimal driving. Lake Manyara opens the Rift-Valley escarpment drama with tree-climbing lions and flamingo flocks. Tarangire, in the dry season, has one of Africa's most remarkable elephant concentrations — 3,000+ on the Silale Swamp at once, under 6,000-year-old baobabs.

Route: Arusha → Lake Manyara → Karatu → Tarangire → Arusha

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Arusha → Lake Manyara

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Tarangire

    Morning transfer. Afternoon game drive — tree lions, flamingos, baboons.

    📍 Tarangire 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 120 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Arusha 🍽 L, D 🏨 Tarangire Sopa Lodge
    • Photography stop
    • Visit local market
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Sunrise tracking
  2. Day 2

    Lake Manyara → Tarangire

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Lake Manyara

    Morning transfer via Karatu highlands. Full afternoon Tarangire game drive.

    📍 Lake Manyara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 130 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Morning bird-walk
  3. Day 3

    Tarangire → Arusha

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Tarangire

    Dawn + morning game drive targeting elephant herds on the Tarangire River. Lunch at lodge, transfer to Arusha.

    📍 Tarangire 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 120 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L 🏨 Tarangire Sopa Lodge
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Cultural visit
    • Boat cruise
    • Game drives & sundowner
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$756 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$1,202 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
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On this safari

What's onboard

pool Swimming Pool
air Hot-Air Balloon
airport_shuttle Airport Transfers
pets Pet-Free Zones
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local_drink Bottled Water
set_meal All-Inclusive Meals
Your route
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Live forecast · Tarangire National Park
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Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★☆ 8.7/10
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Safari Lodge · Tarangire National Park
From $285 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiBar / LoungeSpa & WellnessBush BreakfastGym / Fitness
187 verified reviews
★★★★☆ 8.5/10
Maramboi Tented Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Tarangire National Park
From $245 / night · +$180 upgrade
Air-conditioningSwimming PoolRestaurantSpa & WellnessWalking Safaris
156 verified reviews
★★★★★ 9.0/10
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Lake Manyara National Park
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiSwimming PoolRestaurantBar / LoungeLaundry Service
234 verified reviews
Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Turkish Airlines
TK1063
IST → JRO
Istanbul · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop
20:00 05:00 8h 00m Daily $700 Book on Turkish Airlines ↗
Ethiopian Airlines
ET817
ADD → JRO
Addis Ababa · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop
10:25 12:50 2h 25m Daily $420 Book on Ethiopian Airlines ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4×4 Land Cruiser + driver-guide
  • 2 nights full-board lodges
  • All park fees

cancelExcludes

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Alcohol
  • Tips
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