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3 Days Budget Safari from Arusha: Best Short Wildlife Tour
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Duration - 3 days
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Guide optionsEnglish, Spanish, French, German
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Experience a 3-day budget safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Travel in a shared 4x4 with a professional guide, enjoy game drives, picnic lunches, and see the Big Five, elephants, lions, flamingos, and more.
Highlights
- Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Day 2: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 3: Lake Manyara or Cultural Visit – Return to Arusha
Description
3 Days Budget Safari from Arusha: Best Short Wildlife Tour
This 3 days budget safari from Arusha is perfect for travelers who want to explore Tanzania’s famous wildlife parks without spending too much. The safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.
You will travel in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, allowing you to enjoy wildlife viewing and take great photos. Your professional driver-guide will share knowledge about the parks, animals, and local culture while ensuring a safe and comfortable journey.
Accommodation is in budget lodges or public camps, offering clean rooms or tents, beds with mosquito nets, and hot showers where available. Despite being budget-friendly, the safari provides a real African wildlife experience, including game drives, picnic lunches in the parks, and opportunities to see the Big Five.
This short safari is ideal for solo travelers, students, backpackers, and anyone looking for an affordable way to experience Tanzania’s stunning wildlife and landscapes in just three days. It is a perfect introduction to the African safari experience for those with limited time or budget.
Why Choose This 3 Days Budget Safari?
• Affordable Tanzania Safari Package
This safari is designed to give you an authentic wildlife experience at a low cost. You share a 4x4 vehicle with other travelers, stay in budget lodges or public camps, and still enjoy professional guides, park entry, and game drives. It’s perfect for travelers who want quality safari experiences without breaking the budget.
• Short but Rich Wildlife Experience
Even though it’s only three days, this safari is carefully planned to give you maximum wildlife exposure. You will enjoy game drives in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, two of northern Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations. You’ll see elephants, lions, buffalo, and many more animals within a short time.
• Visit Two Top Northern Tanzania Parks
This itinerary takes you to Tarangire, famous for elephants and baobabs, and Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife haven with dense animal populations. By visiting both parks, you get a diverse safari experience, from open savannahs to crater floors, all in a compact, three-day trip.
• Great Opportunity to See the Big Five
Ngorongoro Crater gives you one of the best chances in Tanzania to see the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino) in a single day. Combined with Tarangire’s elephant herds and other wildlife, this safari offers exciting and memorable animal encounters for first-time and budget-conscious travelers.
• Perfect for Limited Time Travelers
If you have only a few days to explore Tanzania, this safari is ideal. In just three days, you can experience the thrill of African wildlife, enjoy scenic landscapes, and return to Arusha without rushing. It’s a compact, action-packed, and affordable safari adventure for those with limited time.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- • Transport in shared 4x4 safari vehicle
- • Professional safari guide
- • All park entry fees
- • Ngorongoro crater service fee
- • All meals as mentioned
- • Drinking water during safari
- • Pick up and drop off in Arusha
- Exclusions:
- • International flights
- • Travel insurance
- • Visa fees
- • Tips for driver and cook
- • Personal expenses
- • Optional cultural activities
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Lake Manyara National Park
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari starts early around 7:30 AM. Pick up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a short safari briefing about safety, wildlife spotting, and the day’s plan. Drive about 2–3 hours to Tarangire National Park, enjoying views of farmland, small villages, and rolling hills along the way.
What to Expect
· Exciting first game drive in Tarangire
· Scenic landscapes with baobab trees and rivers
· Picnic lunch surrounded by wildlife
· Opportunity to take photos of elephants, lions, and other animals
· Afternoon game drive before heading to Karatu or Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight
Animals to See
· Elephants – often in large family herds
· Lions – resting under trees or walking across the plains
· Giraffes – feeding on acacia leaves
· Zebras & Wildebeests – grazing in herds
· Buffalo – near waterholes
· Many birds – eagles, kingfishers, storks, and colorful species
Accommodation: Budget lodge or public campsite
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
After early breakfast, drive from Karatu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is one of Africa’s richest wildlife destinations with a dense concentration of animals in a small area.
What to Expect
· Half-day game drive on the crater floor
· Scenic crater views and picnic near the hippo pool
· Chance to see rare wildlife, including black rhinos
· Friendly guide sharing wildlife facts and photography tips
· Ascend the crater in the late afternoon and return to lodge/campsite
Animals to See
· Lions – hunting or resting in prides
· Elephants – small family groups grazing
· Buffalo – near rivers and grasslands
· Leopards – occasionally spotted in trees or rocks
· Black Rhinos – rare but possible
· Hippos – in pools and ponds
· Flamingos – along the shallow lakes
Accommodation: Budget lodge or public campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Lake Manyara or Cultural Visit – Return to Arusha
After breakfast, choose Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive OR a cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu village.
What to Expect
· Short morning game drive or village tour
· Scenic lake views or cultural experiences
· Picnic or lunch before the drive back to Arusha
· Arrival in Arusha around 4:00–5:00 PM
Animals to See in Lake Manyara
· Tree-climbing lions – resting in acacia trees
· Flamingos – along the lake shore
· Hippos – in rivers and small lakes
· Monkeys & baboons – in the forest areas
· Other wildlife – giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and many birds
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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