Looking for the best short safari in Tanzania without breaking the bank? Our Join 3 Days Tanzania Group Safari is a perfect choice for travelers seeking a budget-friendly yet immersive wildlife experience. This shared Tanzania group safari from Arusha visits three of the most iconic parks: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, and the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater.
This safari is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and small groups who want to share the experience and cost while enjoying expert guiding and authentic African wilderness. It’s a top-rated budget shared safari in Tanzania, with daily group departures from Arusha.
✅ Affordable Group Safari – Share costs with others and enjoy top destinations
✅ Classic Northern Circuit Route – Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro in one trip
✅ Daily Departures – Flexible booking with guaranteed departure dates
✅ Perfect for Solo Travelers – Meet fellow adventurers
✅ Wildlife-Rich Parks – See elephants, lions, flamingos, tree-climbing lions & more
✅ Comfortable Accommodation – Budget lodges or campsites with optional upgrades
📍 Distance: ~120 km (approx. 2 hrs 30 min)
🚐 Pick-Up: Early morning from your hotel in Arusha
After a short scenic drive through the Maasai steppe, you’ll arrive at Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees, huge elephant herds, and high density of wildlife. The park is often called a hidden gem of the northern circuit.
🐘 Watch elephants gathering along the Tarangire River
🦓 Spot zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, and more
🦁 Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, and even python snakes lounging in trees
🐦 A paradise for bird watchers with over 500 bird species
🍱 Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a bush lunch inside the park with beautiful views
🌅 Evening: After a full day of game viewing, continue to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
🏨 Accommodation: Budget lodge or campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
📍 Distance: ~30–45 minutes from your lodge
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park nestled between the Great Rift Valley wall and the lake itself. Known for its lush groundwater forests, this park offers a completely different scenery and ecosystem.
🦁 Try your luck spotting tree-climbing lions
🦩 Marvel at thousands of pink flamingos lining the lake shore
🐒 See troops of baboons and blue monkeys in the forests
🐊 Look for hippos cooling off in the water and elephants in the woodlands
🧺 Lunch: Picnic lunch at a designated scenic site within the park
🛖 Optional: After the game drive, you may visit a local Maasai village or Mto wa Mbu market (at an additional cost) for a glimpse into the local culture.
🌇 Evening: Head to your lodge or campsite near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
🏨 Accommodation: Budget lodge or public campsite
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
📍 Distance: ~3 hours to Arusha
⏰ Departure: Very early morning to maximize crater time
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations on earth.
This natural amphitheater is home to over 25,000 animals and offers the highest chances of seeing the Big Five in a single day.
🦏 Spot rare black rhinos
🦁 Encounter pride of lions, often hunting in the morning
🐘 Watch massive bull elephants with giant tusks
🐃 See herds of buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and more
🦩 Visit Lake Magadi at the crater floor, often filled with flamingos
🥪 Lunch: Picnic on the crater floor at the Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool
🚐 Late Afternoon: Begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening.
📍 End Location: Arusha town or airport drop-off
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
✔️ Transport in shared 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✔️ All park entrance fees (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater)
✔️ Accommodation (2 nights in lodges/campsites)
✔️ All meals as listed
✔️ English-speaking professional safari guide
✔️ Bottled drinking water during game drives
✔️ Government taxes and charges
✖️ Tips for driver/guide
✖️ Travel insurance
✖️ Optional activities like Maasai village visits
✖️ Drinks and personal expenses
📍 Starting Point: Arusha hotel or airport pickup
📅 Departures: Daily guaranteed departures
🧍♂️ Group Size: 4–7 people per vehicle
🏨 Accommodation Options: Budget camping or lodge (upgrade available)
Can I join this 3 days Tanzania group safari as a solo traveler?
Yes! This safari is perfect for solo travelers looking to meet others and share costs.
Is there a way to upgrade to mid-range lodges?
Absolutely. We offer upgrade options to comfort or mid-range lodges at extra cost.
Which animals can I expect to see?
You may see lions, elephants, hippos, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, wildebeests, flamingos, and even rhinos in Ngorongoro.
Are departures guaranteed even if I’m the only person?
We guarantee departures with a minimum of 2 people. Contact us to confirm available group dates.
Booking your Join 3 Days Tanzania Group Safari is easy and flexible. Whether you’re traveling solo or in a small group, this shared Tanzania budget safari gives you a rich experience at a great price.
👉 Contact us today to reserve your seat or ask for upcoming group dates.
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