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3-Day Safari from Zanzibar: Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Tarangire National Park · +1 more

3-Day Safari from Zanzibar: Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

3 days / 2 nights · Small group

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Duration
3 days2 nights
Tour format
Small groupCustomisable
From
$1,671per person
Starts
Lake Manyara National Park
Ends
Zanzibar
Country
Tanzania

Overview

The journey at a glance

Category

Safari

Travel styles

Honeymoon & RomanceWildlife

Experience an unforgettable 3-day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar exploring three iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Discover large elephant herds, the Big Five, stunning landscapes, and diverse wildlife with a private safari guide before returning to Zanzibar.

A Remarkable 3 Day of Wildlife and Unparalleled Beauty

This 3-day safari from Zanzibar takes you from the island’s beaches into three of northern Tanzania’s most diverse wildlife areas: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

By combining these parks in a compact route, you experience a wide range of landscapes and wildlife without long travel times.

Three parks, three highlights – what to expect:

• Lake Manyara National Park – lush landscapes, tree-climbing lions, and rich birdlife.

• Ngorongoro Crater – one of Africa’s highest wildlife densities, with a strong chance of seeing the Big Five.

• Tarangire National Park – large elephant herds, baobab trees, and classic savanna scenery.

The route is efficient: fly from Zanzibar, enjoy private guided game drives, and experience three iconic parks in just three days — ideal for travelers who want variety in a short time.

Highlights

  • Lake Manyara forests and birdlife
  • Ngorongoro Crater wildlife viewing
  • Tarangire elephants and baobabs
  • Three varied parks in three days
  • Flights from and back to Zanzibar

Where you go

Route

  1. Day 1 Lake Manyara National Park
  2. Day 2 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  3. Day 3 Zanzibar

Good to know

Tour features

Small group Group size confirmed by the operator.
Safari Listed as a safari trip.
Runs year round Departures are not limited to one season.
Can be customised Ask the operator to change accommodation, days or destinations.
Suitable for solo travellers One person can book this trip.
Age requirement Minimum age 6
Quoted, not booked online The operator prices your dates and group, then confirms directly.

On this trip

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3-Day Safari from Zanzibar: Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Fly from Zanzibar to Lake Manyara National Park Explore the Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire safari and return to Zanzibar

The itinerary

Day by day

Day1 Fly from Zanzibar to Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara National Park

Your safari begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to northern Tanzania, followed by a transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for your first game drive.

Lake Manyara offers a striking contrast of habitats, from groundwater forests to open lakeshore, creating excellent conditions for diverse wildlife viewing. As you explore the park, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and a wide range of birdlife. The park is also known for its tree-climbing lions, though sightings are never guaranteed.

In the afternoon, continue your game drive through different sections of the park before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Activities
Domestic flight · airport transfer · Lake Manyara game drive
Accommodation
Kankari Lodge
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Day2 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most unique wildlife environments.

The crater floor offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Tanzania, with strong chances of seeing lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of birdlife. With some luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino.

Game drives take you across open plains, wetlands, and forested areas within the crater, creating a compact and highly rewarding safari experience.

In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Activities
Ngorongoro Crater game drive · picnic lunch
Accommodation
Kankari Lodge
Meals
All meals
Day3 Tarangire safari and return to Zanzibar Zanzibar

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for your final day of safari.

Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and classic savanna landscapes. Game drives often focus around the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers, offering good chances to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and various antelope species.

Enjoy a final game drive through the park before leaving in the afternoon and heading to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.

This marks the end of your 3-day safari, leaving you with a well-rounded experience across three of northern Tanzania’s most distinctive parks.

Activities
Tarangire game drive · picnic lunch · airport transfer · domestic flight
Accommodation
None — end of tour
Meals
Breakfast and lunch

On the ground

Activities & transport

Domestic flightairport transferLake Manyara game driveNgorongoro Crater game drivepicnic lunchTarangire game drivedomestic flight

Where you stay

Accommodation & meals

  1. Night 1 Kankari Lodge Lake Manyara National Park Lunch and dinner
  2. Night 2 Kankari Lodge Ngorongoro Conservation Area All meals
  3. Night 3 None — end of tour Zanzibar Breakfast and lunch

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The price

What is and is not included

Included in your trip 7

  • National-park and conservation fees
  • private safari vehicle with professional guide/driver
  • domestic flights during the tour
  • airport and hotel transfers
  • listed accommodation
  • meals and drinks specified in the day-by-day itinerary
  • taxes/VAT

Plan separately 7

  • International flights to and from Tanzania
  • visa fees
  • accommodation before or after the tour
  • travel insurance
  • gratuities
  • personal expenses and souvenirs
  • government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees

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Destinations on this tour

Ngorongoro Conservation AreaTarangire National ParkLake Manyara National Park

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