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3-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by CHIMERA AFRICAN SAFARIS
Offered by - CHIMERA AFRICAN SAFARIS
Tour Features
This 3-day budget or joining safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations in a short time while sharing costs with other guests. Starting and ending in Arusha, the safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, offering excellent game viewing and diverse landscapes. You’ll travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional guide and enjoy comfortable budget lodges or tented camps. Despite the affordable price, the safari delivers unforgettable wildlife encounters, including the Big Five, large elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and breathtaking scenery. Safari Highlights Game drives in Tarangire National Park, known for elephants and baobab trees Wildlife viewing at Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions and birdlife Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing areas Chance to see the Big Five in just 3 days Budget-friendly joining safari with shared 4x4 vehicle Start and end in Arusha for easy connections
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Fig tree lodge andA camp No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2 | Fig Tree Lodge & Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 3 | Budget Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich wildlife. Enjoy a full game drive through the park, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a variety of bird species.
Later in the afternoon, drive to your budget lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Budget lodge / tented camp (outside Tarangire)
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Fig tree lodge andA camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park set between the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the lake. Enjoy a game drive with opportunities to see tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, baboons, and flamingos along the lakeshore.
In the afternoon, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and overnight at a nearby budget lodge or campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Budget lodge / campsite near Ngorongoro
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor is home to a high density of wildlife, including the Big Five, hippos, zebras, and abundant birdlife.
After lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari: Return to Arusha
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Jan 21, 2026 - Jan 21, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
CHIMERA AFRICAN SAFARIS
Kenya
Tanzania
Chimera African Safaris is a trusted local tour operator based in Tanzania, offering authentic Tanzania safari tours, Mount Kilimanjaro climbing adventures, Zanzibar beach holidays, and community-based travel experiences. We specialize in private and small-group safaris to iconic destinations such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara.
Locally owned and operated, our experienced team is committed to personalized service, safety, and responsible tourism. Through our registered foundation (NGO), we also support volunteering and education programs in partnership with local primary schools, ensuring our travel experiences positively impact local communities.
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