Affordable 3-Days Short Safari with Friends in 2026-2027

3 Days Short Safari with Friends Highlights:

• Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire - Afternoon game drive
• Day 2: Full day in Tarangire - Wildlife, elephants, giraffes, baobab trees
• Day 3: Lake Manyara - Game drive - Hippos, flamingos, tree-climbing lions
• See lots of birds and other small animals along the way
• Enjoy scenic drives through countryside and local villages
• Stay in cozy budget lodges or camps
• Learn from friendly guides about animals and nature
• Perfect for friends traveling together

Overview:

This 3-day safari is perfect for friends who want a short, fun, and affordable adventure in Tanzania. You’ll start from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, giraffes, and giant baobab trees. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, spotting plenty of wildlife. On the second day, explore more of Tarangire, watching animals in their natural habitats and taking amazing photos. On the final day, visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. Along the way, enjoy scenic drives through rural villages and farmland. You’ll stay in friendly budget lodges or camps with meals included. This safari is a fun, easy, and memorable way to see Tanzania’s wildlife with friends.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After a hearty breakfast in Arusha, you will start your adventure by driving to Tarangire National Park. The drive takes you through scenic countryside and small local villages, giving you a glimpse of everyday life in northern Tanzania. Upon arrival in Tarangire, enjoy your first afternoon game drive. Look out for large herds of elephants, tall giraffes, zebras grazing, and colorful birds flying above. In the evening, check into your budget-friendly lodge or campsite, enjoy dinner, and relax while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Budget lodge or campsite in Tarangire

Day 2: Full Day in Tarangire National Park

Wake up early for breakfast and prepare for a full day of exploration in Tarangire. Spend the morning on a game drive, spotting predators like lions and cheetahs, alongside zebras, wildebeest, and elephants. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by wildlife. In the afternoon, continue your safari adventure through baobab forests and savannah plains, taking photos and learning from your guide about the animals and their behavior. Return to your lodge or campsite in the evening for dinner and a restful night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Budget lodge or campsite in Tarangire

Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara - Arusha

After breakfast, leave Tarangire and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. On arrival, go on a morning game drive along the lake, spotting hippos in the water, flocks of flamingos, elephants, and perhaps the famous tree-climbing lions resting in the acacia trees. Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch before beginning your drive back to Arusha. On the way, enjoy the scenic countryside and take a few last photos of the landscape and wildlife. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon and get dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: N/A

Inclusions

• Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Park and conservation area fees
• Accommodation as listed
• All meals as indicated
• Bottled drinking water

Exclusions

• International and domestic flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry)