3-Day Tanzania Shared Safari

Overview

Discover the beauty of northern Tanzania on an exciting 3-day, 2-night shared safari to Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. This adventure is ideal for travelers seeking an affordable wildlife experience while sharing a safari vehicle with other like-minded explorers

Infants are children up to 2. Children are up to 4.

Day by Day

1. 1
   

   Day 1

   Arusha – Tarangire National Park

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   Meet youYour safari begins with an early-morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. Meet your professional driver-guide and fellow travelers before departing for Tarangire National Park.

   • Drive through the beautiful Tanzanian countryside toward Tarangire.
   • Enter the park and enjoy a game drive through landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees and acacia woodlands.
   • Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, and other wildlife.
   • Explore areas around the Tarangire River, an important water source that attracts wildlife, particularly during the dry season.
   • Stop at a designated picnic site for lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive.
   • In the late afternoon, leave the park and travel to Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.

   Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge or a similar property.

   Photos from this day

   

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Tarangire National Park

   • African elephantsCommon
   • OstrichesCommon
   • lionCommon
   • GazelleCommon

   Main destination

   Tarangire National Park

   Overnight

   FARM OF DREAMS LODGELodge · OUTSIDE THE PARK

   Meals included

   Dinner, Lunch

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

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   Day 2

   Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

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   After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel to the crater rim and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife-viewing experience.

   • Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater's dramatic walls and expansive floor.
   • Explore grasslands, wetlands, woodland, and water sources that support a remarkable variety of wildlife.
   • Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the endangered black rhinoceros.
   • Observe wildlife in its natural habitat while your guide shares insights about animal behavior and the crater ecosystem.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch at an authorized picnic site during the game drive.
   • Continue exploring the crater before ascending to the rim and returning to Karatu in the afternoon or early evening.

   Photos from this day

   

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

   • RhinoCommon
   • lionCommon
   • elephantCommon
   • BuffaloCommon

   Main destination

   Ngorongoro Crater

   Overnight

   FARM OF DREAMS LODGELodge · OUTSIDE THE PARK

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

3. 3
   

   Day 3

   Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

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   After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic wildlife destination known for its groundwater forests, diverse birdlife, and beautiful lake views.

   • Begin a game drive through lush forest areas where you may spot blue monkeys, baboons, and forest-dwelling wildlife.
   • Explore open woodland and grassland habitats in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other animals.
   • Look for the park's famous tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed.
   • Visit suitable viewpoints overlooking the lake, where flamingos and other waterbirds may be present depending on water conditions and the season.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day's exploration.
   • In the afternoon, leave the park and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening depending on road conditions and the day's schedule.

   Accommodation: No overnight accommodation included on the final day.

   Photos from this day

   

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Lake manyara National Park

   • lions,flamingos,elephant,zebrasCommon

   Main destination

   Lake manyara National Park

   Overnight

   FARM OF DREAMS LODGELodge · OUTSIDE THE PARK

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

What’s Included

Getting There

• Starts and ends in Arusha.
• Fly to and from Arusha Airport (ARK).
• A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
• Extra nights before or after the trip can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Arrive in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) before the safari departure date whenever possible Consider spending one night in Arusha before the tour. Confirm your hotel pickup point and departure time with the tour operator in advance Same-day arrivals require prior confirmation to ensure sufficient time for airport transfers and the shared departure. The tour typically starts early in the morning from Arusha. Shared pickups may take additional time while other participants are collected. Be ready at the confirmed meeting point and keep your phone accessible.

1. 1Arusha – Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park
2. 2Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater
3. 3Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha, Lake manyara National Park

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Golden Trips Tanzania

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