Discover the best of northern Tanzania on a 3-day safari from Arusha to Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. This short yet rewarding adventure offers abundant wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and comfortable lodge stays, perfect for travelers seeking an authentic safari experience in just a few days.
Accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (highly rated, great views)
Drive time: ~2 hrs (120 km)
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees, vast savannahs, and large elephant populations. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the park. In the evening, transfer to your tented lodge on the park boundary for dinner and overnight.
Main Attractions: Elephants, lions, baobabs, Tarangire River
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge (in Karatu, near park gate)
Drive time: ~1.5 hrs (90 km)
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This compact park is rich in biodiversity and famous for its tree-climbing lions, hippos, and birdlife. Explore the forest, lake shores, and open plains. After the game drive, proceed to Karatu for overnight.
Main Attractions: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, groundwater forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive time: ~2.5 hrs (130 km)
After a leisurely breakfast, begin your drive back to Arusha. Optional stop at a local market or cultural center in Mto wa Mbu along the way. Arrive in Arusha by early afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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