3-Day Fly-In Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
Three iconic parks in three days with scenic flights & expert guides
About This Safari
Your adventure begins with a scenic flight from Arusha Airport, whisking you over the Great Rift Valley to the first stop, Tarangire National Park. Here, ancient baobabs dot the landscape and massive elephant herds gather around the life‑giving Tarangire River, offering superb photo opportunities and thrilling predator sightings.
Next, you’ll fly to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a descent into the world‑famous Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site shelters an astonishing density of wildlife, including the Big Five, within its verdant walls. Enjoy extended game drives with your expert guide, who will share insights into the crater’s unique ecology and Maasai cultural heritage.
The final leg takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree‑climbing lions and vast flocks of pink flamingos that fringe the alkaline lake. Explore the groundwater forest, spot hippos in the hippo pool, and enjoy panoramic views of the Rift Valley escarpment.
Throughout the tour you’ll stay in carefully selected luxury lodges or tented camps, each offering en‑suite facilities, delicious meals, and warm hospitality. All park fees, transfers, flights, guiding, and meals are included, allowing you to focus entirely on the wildlife spectacle. Designed as a joining safari for 1‑12 guests, this itinerary delivers a premium, hassle‑free experience of Tanzania’s northern highlights in just three unforgettable days.
Highlights
- Scenic flight over the Rift Valley to each park
- Large elephant herds and baobab scenery in Tarangire
- Big Five viewing inside the Ngorongoro Crater
- Flamingo‑filled shores and tree‑climbing lions at Lake Manyara
- Luxury lodge accommodation with all meals included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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What's Included
- Return flights from Arusha to park airstrips
- Professional English‑speaking guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop‑up roof
- All park entrance and conservation fees
- Accommodation in selected luxury lodges/tented camps
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and drinking water
- Park entrance fees
- All meals (full board)
- Professional guide
- Game drives
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Drinking water
- Flying doctors insurance
- Vehicle and fuel
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages)
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
Dry season
Peak game viewing, sparse vegetation
Green season
Lush scenery, fewer crowds, calving
What to Bring
- Neutral‑coloured clothing
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen SPF50
- Wide‑brimmed hat
- Camera with extra batteries
- Light fleece or jacket
- Insect repellent
- Comfortable walking shoes