3-Day Tanzania Honeymoon Luxury Safari - Tarangire & Ngorongoro

Pickup from your hotel at 8am for the drive to Tarangire, famous for its diverse landscape spanning nine different vegetation zones. The park is particularly known for its abundance of ancient baobab trees, the largest trees on the continent, dwarfing the animals beneath them. The river running through the park supports a huge range of wildlife, birds, lions, leopards, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, antelope and, of course, elephants, Tarangire holds the largest concentration of elephants in the country, giving a rare chance to observe interactions between elephant families. Lunch is taken at a fascinating observatory site with sweeping views over the river and its wildlife, often with a good chance of watching a hunt unfold. The afternoon continues with a further game drive before heading to your accommodation.

Distance: Full day of game driving, plus the drive from Arusha

Activity: Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Luxury tented camp bordering Tarangire National Park, without fences

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

An early morning pickup for a full day of game driving in Lake Manyara. Though small (around 205 square miles), the park boasts breathtaking scenery, lush acacia forest, giant fig and mahogany trees, and a growing population of baboon and blue monkey. Giraffe, elephant, impala and large numbers of buffalo are permanent residents, alongside a substantial hippo population in the lake itself. The park is also known for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos along the lake shore, a landscape that's hard to capture in words, with stunning photo opportunities throughout. Optional extras like a bike tour or boat excursion can be arranged. In the afternoon, you'll transfer to Ngorongoro for the night.

Distance: Full day of game driving, then transfer to Ngorongoro

Activity: Full-day game drive in Lake Manyara, transfer to Ngorongoro

Accommodation: Luxury tented camp on the Ngorongoro crater rim

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the wonders of the natural world, spreading across 102 square miles with walls up to 2,000 feet high, almost a natural ark holding nearly every species indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very few places on the continent where you can spot the black rhino, and supports the greatest concentration of African wildlife found anywhere. The crater holds a river, several swamps, a soda lake drawing large flamingo numbers, forest and open plains, and is also known for its elephants, among the largest in the world with huge tusks. Starting early, you'll descend to the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most stunning places on Earth, followed by a fantastic afternoon game drive before ascending and exiting the conservation area toward Arusha, typically arriving back around 5pm, though timing is flexible if you have a flight to catch.

Distance: Full day on the crater floor, then drive back to Arusha

Activity: Full-day Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive, then return to Arusha

Accommodation: N/A, end of safari

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Good to know

• It's possible to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level on this trip, just let us know your preference when booking.

Extend your trip

• Want to add the Serengeti and the rest of the Northern Circuit? Our 7-Day Tanzania Honeymoon Luxury Safari covers all five major parks.
• Want to add Zanzibar's beaches? Our 12-Day Ultimate Tanzania Honeymoon Safari extends the trip with island time.