3 Days Private Budget Safari in Tanzania from Arusha

Your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome to Africa’s wild heart.

• ➤ You'll be collected from the airport.
• ➤ Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Overnight at Manyara or Mto wa Mbu

Your private 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 Manyara, where you’ll have dinner and rest for the night.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

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Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Manyara or Mto wa Mbu

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, 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 Manyara, where dinner and relaxation await

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Simba Public Campsite

• ➤ Public camp site Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Meals & Drinks:

• ➤ All meals included
• ➤ Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha

On the final day of your private 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 (departure day)