Elephants passing a safari vehicle on a Tanzania game drive

Northern Circuit · 3 days · Private

3-Day Best Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Tour

3-day private safari visiting Tanzania's northern parks. Guide, 4x4, park fees and full board included.

Duration
3 days, 2 nights
Group
Private
Activity
Wildlife safari
Starts
Arusha
Ends
Arusha

A 3-day safari gives you the perfect chance to experience the thrill of Africa’s wildlife and breathtaking nature. With My Trip Adventures, you’ll enjoy an authentic encounter with the wild, spotting incredible animals up close and capturing the beauty of Tanzania untamed landscapes.

All this comes with the care of a trusted local tour operator, offering full-board service, a private English-speaking guide, and exclusive use of a safari vehicle equipped with mineral water, binoculars, and charging points, along with carefully selected accommodations.

Are you ready to take a step to your Adventure?

Destinations: Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Manyara.

Guide: Full Vaccinated, Experienced and Fully English-Speaking Safari Guide.

Safari Category: Private Safari.

Transport type: 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with Pop up roof

Itinerary: Totally 100% tailor made.

What it costs

The price per person falls as the group grows, because the vehicle and the guide are shared. These are the rates for a private group:

  • $1,040 per person, group of 2
  • $870 per person, group of 3
  • $780 per person, group of 4
  • $720 per person, group of 5
  • $690 per person, group of 6
  • $660 per person, group of 7

Park fees are included. Ask us for your exact dates and we will confirm the price in writing before anything is booked.

Trip highlights

  • Private English-speaking Tanzanian guide throughout
  • 3 days and 2 nights, full board on safari

Day by day

Day 1 Tarangire National Park - Kankari Lodge

Transfer Arusha – Tarangire: 2 hours

Begin this day with an early pick-up from your lodge or directly from the airport and enjoy a scenic drive toward Tarangire National Park while carrying packed lunches, you’ll dive straight into the adventure with exciting game drives through stunning landscapes filled with wildlife and iconic baobab trees. Later in the afternoon, we transfer to Karatu for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Game drives

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is a place of pure African romance, where sweeping golden plains meet the gentle curves of the Tarangire River and herds of elephants wander gracefully among towering baobab trees. Here, every moment feels alive lions may be seen stalking their prey, leopards lounging elegantly in the trees, and graceful giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and impalas painting the landscape with motion and life. As the sun sets, the air fills with a warm glow, leading you to your cozy lodge for a delicious dinner, peaceful relaxation, and the soothing whispers of the African night.

Overnight: Kankari Lodge  ·  Meals: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater - Kankari Lodge

Transfer Karatu– Ngorongoro: 40 Minutes.

After a hearty breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable day of game drives. Explore its lush plains, crater floor, and diverse habitats, where a stunning variety of wildlife awaits. After your adventure inside the crater, we drive back to your accommodation in Karatu for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Game drives

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is a true jewel of Northern Tanzania, famed for its dramatic landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. Encircled by towering highlands, this UNESCO World Heritage site is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, a natural amphitheatre teeming with life. Lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and rhinos roam its fertile plains, while flamingos may grace the crater’s soda lakes. With its stunning scenery and rich biodiversity, Ngorongoro offers a magical finale to any safari adventure.

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Overnight: Kankari Lodge  ·  Meals: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 Lake Manyara National Park - End of Itinerary

Transfer Karatu – Lake Manyara: 35 minutes

After breakfast, depart for a short and scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch boxes for your day’s adventure. Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park’s rich habitats, from dense forests to open grasslands, and along the shimmering lake shores. Later in the afternoon, we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey.

Game drives

Lake Manyara National Park

The Lake Manyara is a paradise of contrasts and natural charm where emerald forests meet glistening waters and wildlife thrives in abundance. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions resting elegantly on acacia branches and its playful colonies of baboons that greet you at nearly every turn. Along the lake’s edge, flocks of flamingos paint the horizon pink, while elephants, giraffes, hippos, and zebras roam freely beneath the lush canopy. It’s a serene and magical setting, the perfect finale to your unforgettable safari adventure.

Breakfast and Lunch

Transfer to Airport – For your international flight

After a nice game drive and picnic lunch in the afternoon, here depends on your international flight departure time we will transfer you directly to the airport for early check in and drop off is normally done 3 hours before flight departure which allows you to have flexible time for check in. This marks the end of our safari service and is where we thank you for choosing us and wish you a pleasant flight back home and hope to welcome you or your friends again in the near future.

Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions apply to all bookings made with My Trip Adventures Company Ltd. By confirming a booking, clients acknowledge and agree to these terms and on behalf of the entire group.

1. Booking & Payment: A booking is confirmed after My Trip Adventures receives a 30% deposit and written confirmation is issued. The balance must be paid six weeks (61 days) before the tour start date. Bookings made within six weeks must be paid in full or for agreement from both parties. Payments can be made via bank transfer or card in USD, TZS or if any payments should be made with agreements with company.

2. Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be made in writing. Charges apply as follows:

61+ days before departure – loss of deposit

60–45 days – 25% of total cost

44–29 days – 60% of total cost

28–7 days – 90% of total cost

Less than 7 days – 100% of total cost

Note: My Trip Adventures may cancel tours in exceptional cases (e.g., safety concerns, natural disasters or cases of the same). Affected clients will receive a full refund or alternative tour will be rescheduled by offering Credit note. And for any cancellation that will be made and affect client’s side due to refusal from suppliers we will try our level best to defend you, but not guaranteed for 100%.

3. Insurance: Clients must obtain comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, cancellation, evacuation, and lost property at their own pace. For any mandatory inbound travel insurance needed you will be directly advised by our expert upon booking.

4. Itinerary & Prices: The company reserves the right to adjust prices due to changes in park fees, taxes, or exchange rates, and to modify itineraries when there any necessary (e.g., weather or safety reasons).

5. Liability: Adventure travel involves risks. My Trip Adventures is not liable for injury, loss, or death unless caused by proven negligence, nor for delays or damages from third-party services or events beyond its control.

6. Force Majeure: The company is not responsible for disruptions caused by events such as natural disasters, strikes, pandemics, or government restrictions.

7. Complaints: For any issues or complaints should be reported immediately to staff/office. And for unresolved complaints must be submitted in writing within 30 days after the tour end date.

8. Third-Party Services: Accommodation, transport, and activities may be operated by third parties. My Trip Adventures is not responsible for their actions or omissions. For any actions should be reported to their part though we may provide any consultation support where possible.

9. Media Use: Photos or videos taken during tours may be requested and used by company only for marketing unless clients request otherwise in writing before departure.

10. Governing Law: All bookings are governed by the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.

What is included

Included

  • Transfers/Pick up/Drop off listed in the program
  • Professional English-Speaking safari guide
  • Transportation by 4x4 jeep Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Bottled Mineral water for safari
  • All Park fees, but for Single entry park fees expire 24 hours
  • All Activities listed in the program

Not included

  • International flights
  • VISA
  • All beverages at hotels/lodges/tented camps (Alcoholic beverages)
  • Laundry service
  • Tipping
  • All personal expenses
  • All what is not explicitly included in this program
  • Zanzibar Infrastructure Tax of 5 USD per person per night to be paid direct at the hotel in Zanzibar, if you are travelling to Zanzibar.
  • Zanzibar inbound travel insurance. The cost is USD 44 per person per adult. For children, aged 2-15 inclusive, will pay USD 22, children under 2 years old are free of charge. This insurance covers some medical emergencies and travel disruptions while within the Island.
  • Optional supplements
  • These are optional supplements or special arrangements can be provided upon request and will incur an additional charge.
  • Hot Air Balloon ride
  • Walking safari
  • Night game drive
  • Bush dinner
  • Birthday cake, wines or champagnes
  • Domestic flight
  • Cultural experience
  • Sightseeing- Waterfalls, Kilimanjaro day hike, Chemka hot spring, Serval Sanctuary, city tour etc.
  • Sundowner

Before you travel

Pickup and meeting point

Pickup from your hotel in Arusha, or from Kilimanjaro International Airport if you are flying in on the first day. Tell us your flight number when you book.

Where this trip goes

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