This 3-day Tanzania elephant safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, & the ivory orphans in Tanzania.
This 3-day Tarangire and Lake Manyara safari takes you to the northern part of Tanzania – a perfect region to encounter wildlife and have a safari.
Tanzania has some of the largest elephants in the world, found in Tarangire National Park.
The current elephant population in Tanzania stands at 60,000. Without poaching, it would be much higher. Elephant poaching in Tanzania has led to a significant decrease in the elephant population.
Lake Manyara National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the country, dominated by Lake Manyara, and home to a variety of mammals, including the tree-climbing lions found only in two parks, including Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda.
Tarangire National Park is known for its beautiful landscape, large herds of elephants, and diverse wildlife and bird species, such as flamingos.
You will engage in game drives, photography, and bird watching in this non-stop adventure. Pickup and drop-off point will be at Arusha, Tanzania.
See detailed itinerary for this 3-day Tanzania elephant safari below.
3 Days Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire National Park & Afternoon Game Drive
Meet our company representative in Arusha or another pickup point of your choice.
After a briefing on the three-day Tarangire safari adventure, head to Tarangire National Park – home to large herds of elephants, wildebeests, and a variety of flora and fauna.
Enjoy the scenic drive north through Tanzania, with views of rolling hills and lush vegetation.
Arrive at the park for a late lunch, followed by an evening game drive to spot elusive prey and predators, notably lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, cheetahs, and antelopes.
Capture captivating landscapes and wildlife sightings on your camera during a sunset game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Day 2: Sunrise Game Drive and Transfer to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, embark on a rewarding game drive across the vast Tarangire grasslands, encountering a variety of mammals, birds, primates, mountains, and flora.
Spot wildebeests, warthogs, cape buffaloes, wild dogs, cheetahs, flamingos, lovebirds, baboons, and large herds of elephants during this 3-4 hour game drive.
As most water sources in northern national parks dry up, Tarangire remains a permanent water source, attracting diverse mammals and birds.
Return to the lodge for an early lunch, check out, and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy stunning views of landscapes, hills, and lush plantations during the drive.
Day 3: Game Drive and Departure
Start the day with coffee before a rewarding 3-4 hour game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.
Three-quarters of the park is covered by the lake, with the remaining portion hosting diverse flora and fauna.
Encounter elephants, cape buffaloes, various antelope species, tree-climbing lions, and warthogs during your adventure.
Spot a large concentration of flamingoes attracted by algae.
Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by a scenic drive to Arusha city, the final drop-off point after an amazing 3 days.
If you wish to visit the Ivory Orphans in Tanzania on this day, you can skip the morning game drive.
Lake Manyara is situated at the base of the impressive Great Rift Valley escarpment. End of 3 Days Tanzania Elephant Safari to Tarangire & Lake Manyara.
