3 Days Tanzania Group Budget Safari from Mombasa (2026 - 2027)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your Day 1 group budget safari adventure in Tanzania begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, around 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM, heading toward the stunning Tarangire National Park, a journey of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Known for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife, Tarangire offers an incredible game drive experience. As you explore the park, watch out for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless bird species. The Tarangire River, which runs through the park, attracts animals year-round, making for excellent wildlife viewing.

Around 1:00 PM, enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your game drive. In the late afternoon, leave the park and head to Mto wa Mbu, where you will check in at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Ngorongoro Crater to Mto Wa Mbu

After an early breakfast, depart for the iconic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, reaching the crater rim by 8:00 AM. You’ll then descend 600 meters into the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) in a single day. With its breathtaking landscapes and diverse ecosystems, the crater offers a unique safari experience. Spend the day exploring this natural wonder, with opportunities to see hippos, cheetahs, hyenas, and flamingos at Lake Magadi. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at the Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool, where you can take in the stunning scenery before continuing your game drive. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and head back to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha

On the final day of your 3-day group budget safari, depart early for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem famous for its lush acacia forests, soda lake, and tree-climbing lions. During your game drive, you’ll encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and hippos, along with an impressive variety of bird species, including thousands of flamingos. The park’s diverse habitats make it one of Tanzania’s most beautiful, offering dense forests, open plains, and the vast lake itself.

Around midday, enjoy a packed picnic lunch inside the park before concluding your game drive. In the early afternoon, begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving around 4:00 PM, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day group budget safari.