Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara
3 Days Big 5 Safari, Mid-Range Lodge (shared)
- 3 days
- Lodges
- Joining group
From$850per person
View safariMid-range safari · Fly-in
Three days with flights between the parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Private vehicle and guide, mid-range lodges and tented camps. Nights at Suricata Boma Lodge.
From$1,483per person, two travelling
Trip overview
Where you go
Your route
Approximate route between stops.
Itinerary

Get ready for an exciting safari! Your transfer driver will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Zanzibar and take you to the airport. You'll fly for about an hour to Arusha in a small plane. Then, your guide will meet you at Arusha Airport and drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for having many elephants and ancient baobab trees, the biggest trees in Africa. In an open-roof vehicle, you can see seasonal swamps, grassy areas, and the Tarangire River, where you'll spot all sorts of wildlife like birds, giraffes, zebras, lions, and more. After all the adventure, you'll head to your lodge for dinner and spend the night there.
TonightSuricata Boma LodgeLunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
Today, after having an early breakfast at the lodge, you'll depart and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. This incredible location showcases a wide range of wildlife native to East Africa, and you might even be fortunate enough to spot the elusive black rhinos. The crater spans around 20 kilometers in diameter, so you should plan for about 6 hours to fully explore it. You'll have a chance to enjoy lunch at the scenic Ngoitoktok picnic site, which overlooks the Hippo Lake. Afterward, you'll continue with an afternoon game drive before making your way back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
TonightSuricata Boma LodgeAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
After you've had your breakfast, you'll drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Here, you'll get to see different animals like birds, baboons, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, and elephants. If you're lucky, you might even spot lions relaxing in the trees. This park is famous for its diverse landscapes, with open grassy areas, forests filled with monkeys, and cliffs with big baobab trees Once you're done with the exciting safari, you'll drive to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar and will mark the end of your adventure.
Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it
Where you sleep

Mid-range lodge · Zanzibar
En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary
Mid-range lodges and tented camps have en-suite rooms and are inside or close to the parks. Names are confirmed in your written itinerary.
What it costs
| Accommodation | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 peopleBest value | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-range lodges | On request | $1,483 | $1,412 | $1,227 | $1,125 | $1,058 | Get quote |
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Good to know
Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group, for parties of up to 7 people. Larger groups: ask us.
It can start on any day that suits you, and we can change the lodges, the order of the parks or the number of nights.
Yes, from age 2. Children under 15 pay less.
Not as a solo traveller: the price is for two or more. Ask us about joining a group safari instead.
Yes, from and back to the airport.
Yes. The price includes a fixed budget for the flights in the itinerary; if the airline charges more for your dates, your quote shows it.
Check the Group label at the top of the page. Private means the vehicle and guide are only for your group. Shared means up to 6–7 guests in the vehicle.
Yes. We suggest lodges for the season and your budget and name them in the written itinerary before you pay a deposit.
Before you go
Guest reviews
5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews
The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.
The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.
Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.
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