An ultimate 3 Days Tanzania SafariItinerary (Manyara, Tarangire & Ngorongoro)
TRIP OVERVIEW
3 day Tanzania safari itinerary is the best and most popular group joining safari to do in Tanzania. This itinerary incorporates three iconic Tanzania’s Northern Circuit parks in 3 days; Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater. It is a short and sweet safari which can be done as 3 days Tanzania private safari for more privacy and relaxation or a 3 days Tanzania group joining safari which grants for a more budget friendly safari option.
This is a very popular 3-day Tanzania safari itinerary from Arusha City. It allows you to visit three majestic Tanzania Northern Circuit parks in very Comfortable safari trucks. On this Safari, you will be accompanied by the knowledgeable, experienced and passionate safari guides from Macpace Tours and Safaris in Tanzania. You will enjoy their guidance, charm and a lot of wildlife knowledge they have for you in these 3 days of your safari.
Choosing this most popular 3-day Tanzania safari itinerary, you will be handsomely rewarded with huge herds of African elephant in Tarangire, tree-climbing lions and massive flocks of pink flamingos in Lake Manyara and rare black rhinos, an alkaline Lake Magadi and African Big five in Ngorongoro crater.
If it is your first time to visit Tanzania and have no enough time in this beautiful country, then you can’t go wrong opting this 3 days Tanzania safari itinerary. It is the best itinerary for most 3 days Tanzania group camping safaris, so it is a very friendly package if you are on a low budget.
Price for 3 Days Tanzania Group Joining safari to lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro varies from $200 to $250 per person per day for 6 people on camping or very budget lodge accommodation. For a 3-day itinerary, full board costs for Tanzania private safaris starts $300 per person per day for 6 people and $390 per person per day for 2 people on mid-range Lodge accommodation.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour, starting on Nov 13, 2023, in a group of two adults. Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Option E1
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- $884 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu
Option E2
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- $936 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Eileen's Trees Inn - Standard, Karatu
Option E3
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- $994 per person for safari Land Cruiser
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- Stay at The Castle Ngorongoro, Karatu
Option E4
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- $1,070 per person for safari with Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu
Option E5
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- $1,336 per person for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
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- Stay at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge, Karatu
Option E6
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- $1,918 per person for safari with Mini Land Cruiser
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- Stay at The Manor at Ngorongoro, Karatu
TRIP ITINERARY
Day
1
Moshi/Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We will start a journey by our jeep car for Tarangire National Park early in the morning after suspicious breakfast. When arriving in Tarangire we will begin experiencing the different mounds and the ancient baobab trees. Tarangire National Park is experienced for its diverse bird species and extended population of giant elephants. There are animal sightings of lions, giraffe, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetah, mongoose, buffaloes, and mischievous baboons. After discovering and observing the wildlife in Tarangire National Park we will continue our drive to our next package step to Ngorongoro Crater. Take a rest, shower, overnight and dinner at your accommodation.
Day
2
Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
We will have an early drive from your accommodation after taking your morning breakfast to Ngorongoro Crater through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In Ngorongoro Crater animals cannot frequently come in and out of the Ngorongoro Crater due to its elevated landscape. This led to the disability of spotting every member of the BIG FIVE in a single day/time comprising buffalo, elephants, rhinos, lions and leopards. Other wildlife animals that you may see are like zebras, hippo, wildebeest and hyenas. The Ngorongoro Crater also is featured by an extensive bird population including geese, storks and vultures, and flamingos on the Soda Lake in the crater rim. After that we will drive directly to Lake Manyara where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Day
3
Lake Manyara National Park to Moshi/Arusha.
In early morning after breakfast, we will start to move on to Lake Manyara National Park where we will spend the day game drive and enjoy a picnic lunch. Lake Manyara National Park is located at the base Great Rift Valley showing good magnificent. A number of species is able to reside in the Lake Manyara National Park due to the wide-range of habitats encouraging photographers and bird watchers. Thousands of pink-hued flamingos occupy in the lake and other water birds include pelicans, storks and cormorants. The wildlife you may see are buffalo, elephants, giraffe, impalas and the ferocious hippos that inhabit the water. Our trip will come to an end in the late afternoon. We will proceed to Moshi/Arusha in your hotel.
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below.
Single Room
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- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 47
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- Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
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- Karama lodge - USD 113
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- The African Tulip - USD 149
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- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
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- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double Sharing room
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- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
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- Kutoka Lodge - USD 49
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- Karama lodge - USD 76
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- The African Tulip - USD 112
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- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
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- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 240
Triple Sharing Room
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- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
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- Kutoka Lodge - USD 40
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- Karama lodge - USD 73
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- The African Tulip - USD 93
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- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 180
Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
- Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
- Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
- Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Add-on tours in Lake Manyara
- Canoeing in Lake Manyara: USD 74 per person
- Night Game drives in Lake Manyara NP: USD 114 per person
- Treetop Walkway: USD 54 per person
Add-on tours in Tarangire
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
- Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge
Add-on tours in Karatu
- Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
- Iraq Village Tour: USD 25 per person
- Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights. We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
We do not book International Flights. We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
- From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
- From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
- From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
- From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
Meals
- Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
- Day 1 - Arusha to Lake Manyara takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (114 km)
- Day 2 - Lake Manyara to NCA takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour (42 km)
- Day 3 - NCA to Tarangire takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km)
- Day 3 - Tarangire to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- A professional driver/ guide.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Tips
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.