3 Day Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari | Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Nature Tour

Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari | Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Nature Adventure | Nelwen Tours & Safaris

Overview

Discover three of Northern Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife destinations on this unforgettable Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari with Nelwen Tours & Safaris. This carefully designed Tanzania Wildlife Safari combines diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, beautiful lakes, and unforgettable game drives into one incredible safari experience.

From the lush forests of Arusha National Park to the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara and the giant elephant herds of Tarangire National Park, this safari offers the perfect introduction to Tanzania's remarkable wildlife and natural beauty.

Whether you are traveling as a couple, family, solo traveler, or group, this Tanzania Safari Package offers excellent wildlife viewing, breathtaking scenery, and professional guiding throughout your adventure.

Why Choose This Safari?

This safari combines three unique national parks, each offering different landscapes and wildlife experiences.

• Explore Tanzania's closest national park to Arusha.
• Experience one of Africa's largest elephant populations.
• Discover the famous tree-climbing lions.
• Enjoy spectacular birdwatching.
• Witness beautiful lakes, forests, waterfalls, and open savannah.
• Perfect for first-time visitors to Tanzania.

Destinations You'll Visit

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is one of Tanzania's most scenic parks, located only a short drive from Arusha City. Although smaller than Serengeti, it offers beautiful landscapes including Mount Meru, Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, waterfalls, forests, and open grasslands.

The park is famous for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, colobus monkeys, flamingos, and over 400 bird species. It is also one of the few parks in Tanzania where visitors can enjoy an optional walking safari with an armed ranger.

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is located beneath the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and offers a unique combination of groundwater forests, acacia woodland, open plains, and the beautiful alkaline lake.

The park is internationally famous for its tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, baboons, flamingos, pelicans, and hundreds of bird species.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is renowned for having some of Africa's largest elephant herds and magnificent baobab trees.

During the dry season, thousands of animals migrate toward the Tarangire River, making it one of Tanzania's best wildlife viewing destinations.

Safari Highlights

• Visit three incredible Tanzania National Parks
• Walking safari opportunity in Arusha National Park
• Game drives in Lake Manyara National Park
• Explore Tarangire's giant elephant herds
• See giraffes, zebras, lions, elephants and buffaloes
• Excellent birdwatching experience
• Stunning Rift Valley scenery
• Luxury, Mid-range and Budget Safari Options
• Professional English-speaking safari guide

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Arusha National Park

Your safari begins after breakfast in Arusha. Your guide will meet you and drive to Arusha National Park, approximately one hour away.

Upon arrival, begin your morning game drive through lush forests where you may encounter giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, waterbucks and black-and-white colobus monkeys.

Continue toward the beautiful Momella Lakes, where thousands of flamingos and other water birds can often be seen depending on the season.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive around Ngurdoto Crater and the lower slopes of Mount Meru.

For travelers interested in adventure, an optional walking safari with an armed ranger can also be arranged.

Late afternoon, drive to your lodge near Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park.

Your game drive begins beneath giant groundwater forest trees before continuing across open grasslands toward the lakeshore.

Keep your camera ready for elephants crossing the road, playful baboons, giraffes feeding from acacia trees, and if you're lucky, the famous tree-climbing lions resting in the branches.

Large flocks of flamingos, pelicans and storks create spectacular scenery along the edge of Lake Manyara.

After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the park, continue exploring different habitats before returning to your accommodation for dinner.

Day 3: Tarangire National Park to Arusha

Following breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant population.

Enjoy a full game drive through ancient baobab forests and along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers throughout the year.

You may encounter elephant families, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, ostriches, impalas and many bird species.

After lunch inside the park, continue your afternoon game drive before beginning your journey back to Arusha.

Arrive in Arusha in the early evening, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania Wildlife Safari.

Accommodation Options

Budget ($40–100 per person/night)

• Migombani Campsite
• Panorama Safari Camp
• Twiga Campsite
• Fig Tree Lodge
• Karatu Safari Camp

Mid-Range ($100–200 per person/night)

• Marera Valley Lodge
• Farm of Dreams Lodge
• Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
• Tarangire Simba Lodge
• Eileen's Trees Inn

Luxury ($300–1,500+ per person/night)

• Tarangire Treetops Lodge
•  Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
• Gibb's Farm
• Escarpment Luxury Lodge
• Manyara Best View Lodge

Safari Includes

• Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
• Professional Safari Guide
• National Park Entrance Fees
• Accommodation
• All Meals During Safari
• Unlimited Drinking Water
• Government Taxes

Safari Excludes

• International Flights
• Tanzania Visa
• Travel Insurance
• Alcoholic Drinks
• Personal Expenses
• Tips
• Optional Activities

Wildlife You May See

• African Elephants
• Lions
• Buffaloes
• Giraffes
•  Zebras
• Hippos
• Warthogs
• Baboons
• Colobus Monkeys
• ·Flamingos
• Ostriches
• ·Impalas
• Waterbucks
• Hyenas
• Leopards (occasionally)

Best Time to Visit

June to October

Best wildlife viewing during the dry season.

November to March

Excellent birdwatching, lush scenery, and newborn wildlife.

April to May

Green season with fewer visitors and beautiful landscapes.

Why Choose Nelwen Tours & Safaris?

• Experienced Tanzania Tour Operator
• Knowledgeable Local Safari Guides
• Modern 4×4 Safari Vehicles
• Affordable & Luxury Safari Packages
• Tailor-Made Tanzania Safaris
• Excellent Customer Reviews
• Personalized Service

Book Your Arusha, Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari

Join Nelwen Tours & Safaris on this unforgettable Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara & Tarangire Safari and discover three of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife destinations. From towering giraffes and giant elephants to flamingos and tree-climbing lions, this safari promises an authentic African adventure filled with unforgettable memories.