3-tägige Safari: Tarangire, Manyara & Ngorongoro

We just completed a 3-day budget safari with Gardenia African Safaris, visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, and it was truly a wonderful experience for me and my family. Tarangire & Lake Manyara exploring just awesome. Ngorongoro Crater was absolutely breathtaking with so much wildlife in one place. Lake Manyara surprised us with its lush scenery and diverse animals. Our guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable, patient, and always trying his best to find the best wildlife sightings for us. We really appreciated how he explained the animals, nature, and parks along the way.

I just finished a three-day camping safari with Matey from Gardenia African Safaris. Our first stop was Tarangire National Park, whose landscape immediately captivated us. Giant baobab trees shaped the park's image, and herds of elephants roamed the savannah leisurely. Ngorongoro Crater offered authentic impressions. It was unbelievable how many wildlife live together in a confined space. On the last day we explored Lake Manyara National Park. The landscape changed again: more forest, and the entire park exuded a tranquil atmosphere, very different from the open plains we had seen before. Many thanks to Matey for the excellent organization! The guide was competent, the camping was comfortable, and the entire trip was safe, smooth and full of unforgettable moments.

I was lucky enough to have a work trip to Arusha in Tanzania in mid December and followed this with a three day safari to Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. All of this was arranged by Moses Anderson of Njofu Expedition. The details were discussed by email and in advance of my visit and all the necessary bookings for accommodation and permits were made by my host. Definitely a dead good smooth process with a quick reply to any questions I had. Anderson, as I gather he likes to be called, was also also involved with my work trip so he met me at Kilimanjaro Airport at the start of the trip. This also gave us plenty of time to discuss the safari side of things and what I would like to see and visit. Giraffe were top of the list for me and this showed off Anderson's skills and knowledge to perfection. By the lunch on day 2 (Lake Manyara) these wonderful beings had proved elusive. Radio calls and chats with other guides revealed no one had seen any Giraffe that day. Anderson knew that no one had been to a particular area of the NP as a bridge over a river had been washed away. So, putting his off road skills to the test off we went there that afternoon. About 10 minutes later, rounding a corner there was a head peeking over the acacia trees about 50 metres distant. Yippee. Giraffe. Slowly, a few more emerged by the lakeside and then, just around the corner a large male having a nibble and almost posing for the camera. One of the best life experiences for me. I also saw lots of other life there including lion, zebra, wildebeest, cape buffalo, elephants galore, monkeys and baboons, ostrich, jackal, hyena, rhino, lots of birds from a small weaver bird though to kites and vultures and a tortoise. Hippo out of the water was another highlight. Anderson's knowledge of the habit of all we saw is impressive and he helps you to understand the animal behaviours you observe. Much more than just a visual experience. His spotting skills are impressive too, a good example being when looking past me out the side window he said 'rabbit'. I couldn't see a thing so well hidden was it. Of course he's good with spotting the bigger things you'll go to see as well. We also had plenty of good conversations about life in Tanzania in general and also the UK and learnt a lot from each other. A big shout also goes to the Country Lodge in Keratu where I stayed for a couple of nights. I had a wonderful time on safari thanks to Anderson and Njofu Expedition and am already planning my next trip there. Three or four days in the Serengeti to hopefully catch up with those elusive leopards. I'm sure Anderson will find them.

I had an amazing 2-day safari experience with Diana Tanzania Safaris. From the flawless organization to the awe-inspiring encounters in Tarangire National Park and the breathtaking views in Ngorongoro Crater, this safari was truly unforgettable. Diana Tanzania Safaris exceeded all expectations, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to explore Tanzania's incredible landscapes and wildlife.

Our 2-days Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro was perfectly organised. We highly recommend this tour operator. The owner Diana is a reliable and very kind person. Amazing experience!

My wife and I went on a three-day mid-range safari with The Pearl Travel in June, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. We began early in the morning, driving through the cool air toward Tarangire National Park, where we were welcomed by large elephant herds, zebras, and the iconic baobab trees scattered across the plains. Our guide, Luca, made the journey truly special. His knowledge, patience, and genuine love for wildlife turned every game drive into an engaging and relaxed experience. Nothing felt rushed, and each sighting came with meaningful explanations and stories. The next day, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater was breathtaking — the scenery and wildlife density were simply incredible. We also enjoyed a cultural experience, meeting local people and learning about their traditions and daily life, which added depth and authenticity to the safari. We ended the trip at Lake Manyara, where lush forests, lakeside views, and colorful birdlife provided a peaceful contrast. The mid-range lodges were comfortable, the meals were excellent, and every day ended on a high note. This safari exceeded our expectations, and we are truly grateful to The Pearl Travel and especially Luca for making it so memorable

My partner and I did a 2 day safari tour, our guide was Estomih. We visited Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater. Estomih was the dream tour guide, we could not have asked for more. He was so easy going, fun and had extensive knowledge on the local area and wildlife. We felt incredibly safe with Estomih’s driving on some very difficult roads. We had some delicious food and saw tons and tons of different animals. Knowledge 5/5 Driving 5/5 Energy 5/5 We were really pleased to have supported a locally owned business :)

Experienced guide with deep knowledge of the surroundings and animals. Besides that, super friendly and a very safe driver. Perfect communication with the company prior to the trip and they took very well care of us from arriving at the airport to our departure.

My girlfriend and I booked a 2-day safari to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with Safari Soles and wow it did not disappoint! The booking process was excellent! The sales rep, Patrick, was incredibly responsive and answered any questions we had prior to booking and once the booking had been made. After the trip he reached out to get our feedback from the safari to see if our trip could be improved in any way (which there wasn’t!) - this was a nice touch. Safari Soles organised everything from the transfer to the airport from our hotel, our flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, our lodge for the night and all food/ drink required. This made the trip run incredibly smooth and showed that Safari Soles knew what they were doing in terms of planning such trip. Our guide, Godlisten, was excellent! He was incredibly knowledgeable of the parks, the local culture and gave captivating insights about the animals and their ecosystem, making the adventure educational but fun! The actual game drives themselves were amazing, day 1 saw us visit Tarangire National Park where we saw an abundance of animals such as elephant, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions, vultures, baboons, gazelle, warthogs. Day 2 took us to Ngorongoro Crater where again we saw hippos, African buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, flamingo, hyenas and lions! We couldn’t recommend Safari Soles enough! They really did plan and make a trip of a lifetime!