The Ultimate 3-Day Safari in Tanzania

Tarangire National Park is a landscape filled with ancient baobab trees and seasonal swamps, famous for some of Africa’s largest elephant herds. The park’s lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts spectacular concentrations of game during the dry season – an unrivalled safari experience for nature lovers and adventurers.

Mto wa Mbu is a bustling farming village at the gateway to Lake Manyara National Park, unique for its incredible cultural diversity – with more than 120 Tanzanian tribes living peacefully together. The lush, irrigated fields provide an abundance of fruit and grains, while the vibrant local market offers an authentic insight into Tanzanian rural life.

Nestled in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is a compact but exceptionally diverse reserve. It is known for its unique tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons and the shimmering alkaline lake full of flamingos – all set against a backdrop of steep cliffs and lush groundwater forests.

Nestled in the cool, green highlands of northern Tanzania, the lively agricultural town of Karatu is a popular base for travellers looking to explore the wonders of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, and the national parks of Lake Manyara and Tarangire. Surrounded by fertile fields and thriving coffee plantations, Karatu offers a refreshing stopover, where visitors can taste the authentic rhythm of Tanzanian rural life – right at the crossroads of agriculture and tourism.

Lodoare Gate is the main western access and a crucial checkpoint for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) in Tanzania. It is the central entry point for most visitors heading to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and further towards the plains of the Serengeti. At this busy gateway, park fees are paid and safari vehicles queue to enter the iconic game reserve.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world and forms a spectacular, fully enclosed ecosystem. This natural wonder is known for its exceptionally high density of wildlife – from the iconic “Big Five” to an impressive population of lions – all of which flourish within the steep, surrounding crater walls.

At the foot of Mount Meru lies Arusha – Tanzania’s vibrant safari capital and the starting point for legendary adventures in East Africa. This vibrant city is the gateway to the northern safari circuit and opens the way to iconic destinations such as the vast Serengeti, the impressive Ngorongoro Crater and majestic Kilimanjaro. Arusha offers more than just a starting point: enjoy vibrant markets, cultural experiences and all the amenities for the ultimate wildlife journey.