Embark on our top best 3-day private budget safari from Arusha in Tanzania, visiting Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy giant elephant herds, the Big Five, and tree-climbing lions. With a dedicated guide and private 4x4 vehicle, explore at your own pace.
3 Days Private Budget Safari from Arusha in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 3 Days Private Budget Safari from Arusha in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
: No accommodation standard defined
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 3 Days Private Budget Safari from Arusha in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,
3 Days Private Budget Safari from Arusha in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your private budget safari adventure begins early in the morning, with your guide picking you up from your hotel in Arusha between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. The journey to Tarangire National Park takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, offering beautiful views of the Tanzanian countryside along the way. Tarangire is known for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. As you drive through the park, keep an eye out for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless bird species. The Tarangire River attracts animals year-round, making for incredible game viewing opportunities. Around 1:00 PM, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. By late afternoon, you’ll leave Tarangire and head to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu or Lake Manyara, where you’ll have dinner and rest for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Lake Manyara or Mto wa Mbu
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, arriving at the crater rim by 8:00 AM. The sight of the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera from above is breathtaking. Descending 600 meters into the crater, you’ll enter a natural wildlife paradise where the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) roam freely. The rich grasslands and soda lakes attract a variety of animals, including cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, and thousands of flamingos. Midday, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at the famous Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool, a serene spot where you can take in the beautiful crater scenery while watching hippos wallow nearby. By late afternoon, ascend from the crater and head back to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu or Lake Manyara, where dinner and relaxation await.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
On the final day of your private budget safari, depart early for Lake Manyara National Park, a hidden gem famous for its lush acacia forests, soda lake, and tree-climbing lions. As you drive through the park, you’ll encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and hippos. Bird lovers will be amazed by the incredible variety of species, including thousands of flamingos along the lake’s edge. The diverse landscapes—ranging from dense forests to open plains and the shimmering soda lake—make this park one of the most scenic in Tanzania. Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, soaking in the last moments of your wildlife adventure. By early afternoon, start the journey back to Arusha, arriving around 4:00 PM, where your unforgettable 3-day private safari comes to an end.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Silver Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- Hot Air Balloon(US$650)
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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