3-Days Tanzania Joining Safari 2026-2027

3-Day Tanzania Joining Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park 

• Day 2: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater 

• Day 3: Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park

Overview

This 3-day joining safari is a great way to explore three of Tanzania’s best national parks on a budget. It’s ideal for travelers who want a short adventure with a chance to see lots of wildlife and beautiful landscapes. You’ll join other travelers in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle, led by an experienced guide. The trip starts and ends in Arusha, and takes you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and baobab trees; the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, home to rhinos, lions, and hippos; and Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. With game drives, picnic lunches, and two nights in Karatu, this safari gives you a full experience in just a few days.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park - Karatu

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha around 7:30 AM and drive about 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its huge elephant herds, open savannah, and scattered baobab trees. You’ll enjoy a game drive, watching for lions, zebras, giraffes, and more. In the afternoon, after a picnic lunch, the group will leave the park and continue to Karatu, a town in the highlands near the Ngorongoro area.

·         Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Karatu (lodge or campsite based on package)

Day 2: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll descend into the crater and spend several hours exploring its floor. This natural wonder is packed with wildlife, it’s one of the best places to see the Big Five, especially rhinos, lions, buffalo, and elephants. There are also hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and more. You’ll have a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, then drive back up the crater rim in the afternoon and return to Karatu for the night.

·         Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Karatu (lodge or campsite based on package)

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park - Return to Arusha

After breakfast, you’ll drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located along the base of the Great Rift Valley. The park is green and scenic, with forests, grassy areas, and the shallow lake itself. You might see flamingos, hippos, monkeys, zebras, and maybe even tree-climbing lions. You’ll enjoy a game drive and a picnic lunch before heading back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon around 4:00-5:00 PM.

·         Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (return to your own hotel in Arusha)

Included

• Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• English-speaking professional safari guide
• All park entry and crater service fees
• Two nights’ accommodation in Karatu (lodge or campsite)
• Meals as listed (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Bottled drinking water during safari
• Pickup and drop-off in Arusha

Excluded

• Flights and airport transfers
• Travel insurance and visa fees
• Tips for guide and camp/lodge staff
• Drinks at lodges (sodas and alcohol)
• Optional activities (e.g. village visits, balloon safari)
• Personal expenses such as souvenirs or laundry