3-Day Fly-In Tarangire Night Safari, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Escape to Zanzibar

Tour Overview

Price Start From $ 1723 P er Person, 2 Pax

This 3-day safari blends the thrill of daytime and nighttime wildlife encounters with the convenience of flying in and out, making it perfect for travelers with limited time who want maximum adventure. You’ll begin in Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. Unlike most safaris, you’ll enjoy a night game drive, offering the rare chance to spot nocturnal animals such as bush babies, hyenas, and leopards.

On Day 2, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” where the Big Five roam freely in one of Africa’s most unique ecosystems. Finally, on Day 3, you’ll explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and flocks of flamingos along the soda lake, before returning to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

This compact itinerary offers a perfect balance of daylight thrills, nighttime wonders, and diverse landscapes, ending with a seamless tropical escape.

Day 1: Arusha Airport to Tarangire National Park & Night Game Drive

Arrive at Arusha Airport in the morning and meet your safari guide for a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers a classic safari experience with diverse wildlife including lions, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park followed by an afternoon game drive. In the late afternoon, transfer to your camp inside Tarangire National Park for dinner and relaxation. Later, embark on a night game drive, a rare opportunity to witness nocturnal wildlife. Spot predators on the move, listen to the sounds of the bush at night, and experience the thrill of the wilderness under the stars. Return to camp for overnight stay.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this spectacular natural caldera, home to elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhinoceros. The crater floor offers one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, making it one of the best places to spot the Big Five in a single day.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing your game drive. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and transfer to your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands, located in Karatu. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Forest Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha Airport Fly to Zanzibar

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This scenic park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and flocks of flamingos along the soda lake. The park’s diverse habitats ranging from groundwater forests to open plains provide excellent opportunities to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, and a wide variety of birdlife.

Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch inside the park before returning to Arusha Airport in the afternoon. Connect with your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, concluding your short but unforgettable safari.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: None

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch