3 Days Wildebeest Safari Tanzania Tour – Lake Manyara, Ndutu Plains, & Ngorongoro Crater

For a quick Tanzania wildebeest safari tour, there are few better tours available than this. View the breathtaking Lake Manyara in the Tarangire National Park. With the amazing Rift Valley as the backdrop, you will be treated to amazing sights of birds, and animals, and one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. You will also enter the world-famous Serengeti National Park and visit the beautiful Ndutu Plains. View the vast open grasslands of the plains and the plethora of animals that call this area home. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best wildlife viewing sites in the world. Known for the large diversity of wildlife found within the basin, the Crater is often considered a highlight of any tour.

3 Days Wildebeest Safari Tanzania Tour Highlights

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara

Day 2: Lake Manyara – Ndutu Plains

Day 3 – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Price includes:

• All services in national parks i.e park entrance fees, guided nature walks, hikes & game drives
• All accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary (Unless listed as upgrade)
• Full-time exclusive use of a 4 x 4 Safari Jeep/Toyota Land cruiser
• Full-time services of experienced English-speaking drive/guide
• Bottled drinking mineral water, coffees, teas, or soft drinks while on Safaris, game drives, walks, hikes, or transfers
• All Nature/Safari & Community walks as indicated in the itinerary-safari program
• All airport pickups and drop off from Arusha Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Int. airport & back to Arusha Tanzania, Kilimajaro Int. airport
• All activities indicated & mentioned in the itinerary

Price excludes:

• International flights and airfares (From/to home)
• Roundtrip airport transfer in land charter flights
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, bar bills, phone calls, etc.)
• Any Government imposed or increase taxes and/or park fees
• Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Laundry service in different hotels we stay
• Personal insurance and medical bills
• Airfares
• All other services of a personal nature
• All services marked as Optional in the itinerary
• Driver/guides/hotel staff or any other person’s gratuity (Tips and tipping guidelines US$10 pp per day)

Detailed 3 Days Wildebeest Safari Tanzania Tour

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara

The day starts early as you are picked up at your hotel in Arusha at 8 am. What follows is a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. A packed lunch will be provided at the beautiful scenic picnic spot found within the park, surrounded by the beauty of Africa. You will then be treated to game viewing within the park and dinner at Twiga Lodge or Campsite.

Meals: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara – Ndutu Plains

After an early breakfast, you depart to one of the best areas to view the Great Migration, the Ndutu Plains. Bordering the Serengeti National Park (no fences between them), the Wildebeest travel here between December and mid-May for calving season. Millions of Wildebeest and Zebra wash the plains in one of the greatest spectacles on earth.

The area is also home to many species of animals year-round, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and various birds, making this area a treat even during the “off-season”.

In the evening you will retire to your lodge or campsite in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There are spectacular views to be had of the basin.

Accommodation is at Rhino Lodge or similar and Simba Campsite.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 3 of 3 Days Wildebeest Safari Tanzania Tour – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After a very early breakfast, descend onto the basin of the Ngorongoro Crater and experience the amazing wildlife sightings on hand. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to the entire Big 5 and various other amazing wildlife. The game viewing is stunning from the beautiful flamingos on Soda Lake to the hippos at Hippo Pool.

Enjoy an amazing lunch in one of the Ngorongoro Crater’s amazing picnic sites. After lunch, you will proceed with your game viewing experience and then drive back to Arusha in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Rates: Minimum 2 guests

USD 1420 per person sharing – Standard accommodation (tented camps and lodges).

USD 1285 per person sharing – Camping/budget accommodation.

End of 3 Days Wildebeest Safari Tanzania Tour