3-Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
3-Day Tanzania Budget Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
Discover the beauty of northern Tanzania on an unforgettable 3-day group safari with Serengeti Budget Safari. This adventure takes you to three of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
Experience the thrill of seeing wild animals in their natural habitats, admire breathtaking African landscapes and enjoy comfortable lodge accommodation throughout your journey. This safari is ideal for travellers who want to discover Tanzania's famous wildlife in a short time while sharing the experience with other adventurers.
Safari Highlights
- Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. - Discover the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife. - Visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse habitats, beautiful scenery and birdlife. - Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, hippos and other fascinating animals. - Travel in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a maximum of 6–7 travellers. - Enjoy the knowledge and experience of a professional multilingual safari guide. - Spend two nights at Fig Tree Lodge & Hotel in Mto wa Mbu. - Experience an authentic African safari with opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable encounters with nature.
Discover Tanzania's Incredible Wildlife
Tarangire National Park is renowned for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and beautiful savannah landscapes. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife, particularly during the dry season, offering excellent opportunities to observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and numerous bird species.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's most extraordinary natural wonders. Its dramatic volcanic scenery and rich ecosystem support an impressive concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest and hyenas. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino.
Lake Manyara National Park offers a different safari experience, with lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands and scenic views of the lake. The park is home to elephants, giraffes, baboons, monkeys and a remarkable variety of birds. It is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Comfortable Lodge Accommodation
Enjoy two nights at Fig Tree Lodge & Hotel in Mto wa Mbu. After exciting days exploring Tanzania's national parks, you can relax in comfortable surroundings and recharge for the next stage of your adventure.
Small-Group Safari Experience
Travel with a maximum of 6–7 travellers per vehicle, creating a friendly and enjoyable group atmosphere. Sharing the safari vehicle is an excellent way to experience Tanzania's wildlife while making new friends along the way.
Your professional multilingual safari guide will help you discover the region's wildlife, explain animal behaviour and share fascinating insights into Tanzania's landscapes and local culture.
Why Choose This 3-Day Tanzania Safari?
This safari combines three iconic destinations into one exciting adventure, making it an excellent option for travellers with limited time in Tanzania. From the elephants of Tarangire to the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara, each destination offers a unique glimpse into Africa's natural heritage.
Whether you are travelling alone, as a couple or with friends, this group safari offers an exciting opportunity to discover northern Tanzania's remarkable wildlife and landscapes.
Join Serengeti Budget Safari and experience the magic of Tanzania on an unforgettable three-day adventure through some of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations.
Trip highlights
- Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and ancient baobab trees. Discover the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and its incredible wildlife. Enjoy a wildlife safari in Lake Manyara National Park. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and wildebeest. Travel in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a maximum of 6–7 travellers. Enjoy the expertise of a professional multilingual safari guide. Spend two nights at Fig Tree Lodge & Hotel in Mto wa Mbu. Experience three of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations in just three days. Capture unforgettable wildlife photographs and stunning African landscapes. Enjoy a friendly small-group safari experience with Serengeti Budget Safari.
What's included
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof Professional multilingual safari guide Park entrance fees for Tarangire National Park Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Crater fees Park entrance fees for Lake Manyara National Park Two nights' accommodation at Fig Tree Lodge & Hotel in Mto wa Mbu Meals as specified in the itinerary Drinking water during the safari Game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Shared group safari with a maximum of 6–7 travellers per vehicle Pickup and drop-off in Arusha All government taxes and applicable levies
Not included
- International flights Tanzania visa fees Travel insurance Personal expenses Alcoholic and soft drinks Tips for the safari guide and lodge staff Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary Laundry services Accommodation before or after the safari Additional transfers not mentioned in the inclusions Any services not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
Day by day
Tarangire National Park – Elephant Encounters and Baobab Landscapes
After breakfast in Arusha, your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, a spectacular wilderness famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and golden savannah landscapes. As you enter the park, keep your eyes open for elephants wandering beneath towering baobabs, giraffes browsing on acacia trees, zebras grazing across the plains and colourful birds flying overhead.
Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park, following the tracks of wildlife and discovering the beauty of the African bush. Your professional multilingual safari guide will help you search for lions, buffalo, wildebeest, antelopes and many other fascinating animals in their natural habitat. The Tarangire River is a particularly important gathering point for wildlife, especially during the dry season, when animals come to drink and refresh themselves.
Take in the breathtaking scenery, capture incredible photographs and enjoy the thrill of seeing wild animals roaming freely across the landscape. Every turn offers a new opportunity for an unforgettable encounter with nature.
In the afternoon, leave the park and travel to Fig Tree Lodge & Hotel in Mto wa Mbu, where you can relax, enjoy dinner and recharge after an exciting day exploring one of Tanzania’s most beautiful national parks. Get a good night's rest as you prepare for tomorrow's adventure at the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro Crater – A Spectacular Wildlife Safari in Africa’s Natural Wonder
After an early breakfast at Fig Tree Lodge & Hotel, get ready for an unforgettable adventure to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before descending into the विशाल crater, where breathtaking scenery and extraordinary wildlife await.
As you drive down into the crater, admire the dramatic volcanic walls surrounding the vast green plains, sparkling lakes and open grasslands. The crater floor is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions resting in the grass, elephants moving across the plains, zebras and wildebeest grazing together, and buffalo gathering near water sources. Keep your eyes open for spotted hyenas, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy an exciting game drive with your professional multilingual safari guide, who will help you discover the crater’s unique ecosystem and explain the fascinating behaviour of its wildlife. Every moment brings the possibility of a remarkable sighting, making this one of the highlights of your Tanzanian safari.
At midday, stop at a designated picnic site to enjoy your packed lunch surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the crater. After lunch, continue exploring the crater floor in search of more wildlife and unforgettable photographic opportunities.
In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to Fig Tree Lodge & Hotel in Mto wa Mbu. Relax, enjoy dinner and reflect on an incredible day spent exploring one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Get ready for your final safari adventure at Lake Manyara National Park tomorrow.
Lake Manyara National Park – Wildlife, Lush Forests and Scenic Lake Views
After breakfast at Fig Tree Lodge & Hotel, set off for your final safari adventure in Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful wildlife destination known for its lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands and spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
As you enter the park, drive beneath towering trees where troops of baboons and blue monkeys can often be seen playing among the branches. Continue through the diverse landscapes in search of elephants moving quietly through the forest, giraffes browsing on acacia trees, zebras grazing in open clearings and buffalo gathering near the water. Keep your camera ready for the park’s colourful birdlife, including flamingos when conditions are suitable, pelicans and other waterbirds around the lake.
With your professional multilingual safari guide, explore the park’s different habitats and learn about the remarkable wildlife that thrives here. Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are never guaranteed. The combination of forest, savannah and lakeside scenery makes every game drive a unique experience.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day while taking in the peaceful surroundings and beautiful African landscapes. Continue your game drive in the afternoon, looking for more wildlife and capturing memorable photographs of your final day in Tanzania’s wilderness.
Later in the afternoon, leave Lake Manyara National Park and travel back to Arusha, where your three-day group safari comes to an end. Take home unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, breathtaking scenery and the incredible experiences you have shared with fellow travellers through Serengeti Budget Safari.
Common questions
This safari includes Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, offering excellent opportunities to discover Tanzania’s incredible wildlife, diverse landscapes and natural beauty.
This is a shared group safari with a maximum of 6–7 travellers per 4x4 safari vehicle. You will enjoy exploring Tanzania’s national parks while sharing the experience with other travellers.
You will spend two nights at Fig Tree Lodge & Hotel in Mto wa Mbu. On the third day, after exploring Lake Manyara National Park, your safari will end in Arusha.