The 3 Day Fly-In Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara is ideal for travelers who want to experience Northern Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations without long road journeys. Fly-in from Zanzibar or Arusha and get to spend more time on game drives while enjoying a seamless and comfortable safari experience. This short fly-in safari is perfect for travelers with limited time, honeymoon couples, families, and wildlife photographers seeking efficiency and exclusivity.
Our carefully curated itinerary takes you through Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including the Big Five, and Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife.
As part of our expertly designed Tanzania fly-in, fly out safaris, this journey combines quick access, professional guiding, and handpicked luxury tented camps making it an excellent choice for a high-quality safari experience in just three days.
Your 3-Day Fly-In Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara begins with a scenic scheduled flight from Arusha or Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by your professional safari guide and begin your first game drive.
Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a full afternoon exploring the park’s riverine landscapes and open savannahs before heading to your lodge or luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, depart Tarangire for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater floor hosts an incredible concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, black rhinos, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and flamingos around the soda lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater, allowing you to maximize wildlife viewing throughout the day. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and continue to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Following breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse park set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a morning game drive through groundwater forests, open plains, and lakeshore habitats.
Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and an impressive variety of bird species. After a relaxed game drive and lunch, transfer to the airstrip for your afternoon flight back to Arusha or Zanzibar, marking the end of your unforgettable fly-in safari.
Your experience for 3 days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara fly-in safaris starts the moment you take off! Enjoy quick, scenic air transfers in modern, comfortable light aircraft, allowing you to maximize game viewing time and granting unparalleled aerial views of the rift valley and craters below.
Fly-In Safaris mean ultimate comfort! We use wonderful high-end Lodges and luxurious Tented Camps. Expect reliable WiFi, delicious multi-course meals, hot showers, and the best part i.e. seamless travel between the Tarangire baobabs and the Ngorongoro for incredible wildlife viewing
Most of our Tanzania Fly-In safari packages are ‘full-board’ meaning breakfast, lunch and dinner is included. While many might worry about food while on safari, mid-range to luxury lodges and camps across Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara offer incredible cuisine & dining options.
We’ll help you customize your own itinerary for a once in a lifetime adventure in Tanzania.