3-Day Tanzania Safari | Wildlife & Game Drives





Offered by Paws and Claws Safaris

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About this safari
Experience a focused 3-day Tanzania safari through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. This route brings together memorable African safari experiences, diverse wildlife, remarkable landscapes and some of Tanzania’s most distinctive scenery in one carefully planned journey. In Tarangire National Park, enjoy game drives among ancient baobab trees and discover abundant wildlife, including impressive giant elephant herds. The park’s scenic landscapes create a striking setting for observing animals in their natural environment, while the variety of wildlife makes each drive an opportunity for rewarding sightings. Continue to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable crater safari experience. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities for Big Five wildlife viewing, including the endangered black rhino. During your game drives, look for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and hippos while taking in the remarkable scenery of this unique destination. The safari also visits Lake Manyara National Park, where lush groundwater forests provide a beautiful backdrop for exploration. Search for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions and encounter diverse wildlife in a setting that combines forest, open landscapes and abundant birdlife. Lake Manyara is also a birdwatching paradise, adding another memorable dimension to this short Tanzania safari. Throughout the trip, all game drives are led by a professional safari guide. Park entrance fees, accommodation as listed, meals as indicated and drinking water in the vehicle are included, allowing you to focus on the wildlife, scenery and experience. With three renowned destinations, varied habitats, baobab scenery, elephant herds, crater wildlife, tree-climbing lions and opportunities to encounter the Big Five, this 3-day Tanzania safari offers a compact yet richly varied introduction to the country’s wilderness.
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park • FARM OF DREAM
Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park • FARM OF DREAM
Program of the Day: Your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure begins with a warm pickup from your lodge or the airport by your professional safari guide-driver. After receiving your freshly prepared picnic lunch boxes, set off for Tarangire National Park, a spectacular wilderness renowned for its ancient baobab trees, vast savannah plains, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River.
Upon entering the park, embark on an exciting game drive through its diverse landscapes, where you may encounter large herds of elephants, graceful giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and fascinating predators such as lions and leopards. Keep your camera ready as wildlife gathers around water sources, creating wonderful opportunities for photography and unforgettable encounters with nature.
As the day draws to a close, enjoy the scenic drive back to your lodge, where you can unwind, enjoy a delicious dinner, and relax overnight after an exciting first day in the African wilderness.
D2Transfer from Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
Transfer from Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
Pricing by season & group size
Year Round
14 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2028
| Season | Solo traveler | 2 people |
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