3-Day Smile on Budget Tanzania Wildlife Safari Show
Offered by - Sarafu Travel
Tour Features
Experience the awe-inspiring wildlife and captivating game reserves of Tanzania on this extraordinary tour. Journey through Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll have the incredible opportunity to witness the majestic "Big Five" up close and personal.
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. |
Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
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 |
1-2 | Fig Tree Lodge & Camp No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included |
3 | No Accommodation(End Of Tour) 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 - Tarangire National Park- A Wildlife Oasis AwaitsYour adventure begins at 8:30 am as we pick you up from your Arusha hotel, setting the stage for an exciting journey. We'll travel 120 km to reach Tarangire National Park, a extending 2,850 sq. km of untamed wilderness. Brace yourself for your first game drive in this extraordinary park, celebrated for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife, matching even the Serengeti in glory. After a hearty lunch, your exploration continues with an afternoon game drive. Lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, pythons, zebras, oryx, and impalas are just a few of the awe-inspiring creatures you can spot. Keep an eye on the dry plains for the kori bustard, the heaviest flying bird, and the magnificent stocking-thighed ostrich. After this unforgettable game drive, we'll transfer you to the charming Mto wa Mbu village, where a delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay await you at the Fig Tree Lodge & Camp.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Ngorongoro Crater - Where Dreams Come to LifeAwaken early to savor a delicious breakfast before embarking at 7:00 am to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descending into this geological wonder, you'll find yourself in a 19.2 km-wide, 610 m-deep crater, spanning 304 sq. km—a true Eden and the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. Here, the esteemed Big Five—rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and elephants—flourish alongside a multitude of other mammals. The Soda Lake plays host to a symphony of flamingos, geese, storks, and vultures. A midday break for lunch at a scenic Picnic Site allows you to recharge while surrounded by the stunning landscape. The Ngorongoro Crater's towering walls create a haven for an incredible array of life. On the lush floor below, predators and prey coexist amid grasslands, bubbling springs, and a vast soda lake. As daylight wanes, return to the Fig Tree Lodge & Camp for a lavish dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - Lake Manyara National Park - A Birdwatcher's ParadiseToday, journey to Lake Manyara National Park—a haven for avian enthusiasts and wildlife aficionados alike. Housing more than 400 bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, and cormorants, this park offers a true paradise for birdwatchers. As you traverse the acacia-dotted plains and verdant forests, witness the vibrant tapestry of life—bushbucks, waterbucks, wildebeests, zebras, baboons, monkeys, lions, and leopards. Unleash your inner photographer with the safari vehicle’s roof opening up to provide optimal angles. After an extensive game drive, bid farewell to the park in the afternoon, concluding your safari adventure.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: No Accommodation(End Of Tour)
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)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- 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
Excludes
- 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)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Oct 13, 2023 - Dec 30, 2024
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- 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
Excludes
- 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)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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

Sarafu Travel


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