Enjoy the game drives in these two savannah national parks of Tanzania, and these will reward you with great wildlife viewing opportunities, including the rare tree-climbing lions, the Big Five mammals in Tarangire National Park, endless plains, big cats, savannah birds, and many others.
This 3-Day Lake Manyara & Tarangire National Parks Safari will be a short 3-day, 2-night tour but very rewarding and memorable, with lots of adventure.
Wildebeests will equally not be missed while on this safari in Tanzania.
Detailed 3-Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire National Park; afternoon game drive
Leave Arusha after arrival or after being picked up by our driver guide and head to Tarangire National Park, the sixth-largest national park in Tanzania.
It’s famous for its unique environment covered with baobab trees and large herds of elephants.
While in the park, meet animals like giraffes, dik-dik, impala, eland, Grant’s gazelle, vervet monkeys, banded mongooses, and olive baboons, among other species, during this afternoon game drive.
Day 2: Game drive and transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Have a morning game drive and later proceed with a journey to Lake Manyara National Park, a protected area that hosts the rare tree-climbing lions.
Take an afternoon game drive upon arrival, where you will explore Masai giraffes, impalas, hippos, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and numerous bird species.
The game drive will last for 2 hours and more. Check into the lodge for your overnight stay.
Day 3: Game drive and head back to Arusha
Have another and final game drive on this tour, where you will spot the best of Manyara National Park, such as lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and birds.
The game drive will come to an end, and then proceed for a drop-off at the airport in Arusha, marking the end of this 3-Day Lake Manyara & Tarangire National Parks Safari.