3 Days Northern Tanzania Safari – Mid-Range Lodges & Tented Camps

Discover the highlights of northern Tanzania on this 3-day mid-range safari. Explore Tarangire’s elephant-filled savannah, Lake Manyara’s lush forests and flamingos, and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy comfortable nights in beautiful lodges and tented camps, offering the perfect blend of nature and comfort.

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations: Arusha • Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Type: Mid-Range Lodge & Tented Camp Safari
Start/End: Arusha, Tanzania

Safari Highlights

See Tarangire’s huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Spot Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos.
Experience the Ngorongoro Crater — home to the Big Five.
Stay in mid-range lodges and luxury-style tented camps.
Perfect for travelers seeking comfort and incredible wildlife in a short trip.

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its elephants, baobab-dotted landscapes, and rich wildlife along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a full-day game drive.

Accommodation (Mid-Range Lodge/Tented Camp):
⭐ Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
⭐ Tarangire Simba Lodge
⭐ Tarangire Tortilis Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic paradise with diverse habitats, hippos, flamingos, and the rare tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive inside the park.

Later, drive to Mto wa Mbu/Karatu for your mid-range lodge.

Accommodation (Mid-Range Lodge/Tented Camp):
⭐ Manyara Tortilis Camp
⭐ Manyara Country Lodge
⭐ Rift Valley Photographic Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

Early morning drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5–6 hour game drive on the crater floor — one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in Africa. Spot lions, elephants, buffalos, zebras, hyenas, and possibly the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, then drive back to Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch