3 Days 2 Nights Wildlife Safari Experience
Experience the thrill of Tanzania’s wild beauty on this 3-day, 2-night safari adventure through some of the country’s most celebrated national parks. Perfect for those seeking a short yet immersive wildlife escape, this journey takes you deep into the heart of Tanzania’s safari circuit.
Your adventure begins with a visit to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant population, iconic baobab trees, and scenic savannahs teeming with wildlife. Here, you’ll enjoy close encounters with lions, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of bird species.
Next, travel to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtaking natural amphitheater that hosts one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The crater floor offers unmatched opportunities to see the Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard — all in one spectacular location.
Depending on your route and preferences, your third day can feature a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, celebrated for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forest — or it can be a return journey with cultural experiences along the way.
This 3-day safari is the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and incredible game viewing, ideal for couples, families, or solo travelers with limited time but unlimited curiosity.
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu.
Early in the morning from Arusha, you will meet our Safari Guide and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, arriving in time for a game drive with a Picnic Lunch. This Park is very famous of its tree climbing lions. There are also other animals like Baboons, Leopard, Hyenas, Cheetah, Gazelles, Impalas, Zebra, Gnu (Wildebeest), Buffaloes, Warthogs (Pumba) and other animals’ species with different types of Birds’ species. After the trip, drive out the Park and proceed to your Lodge, arriving in time for evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.
***Today you have an option of doing a cycling city tour around Mto wa Mbu town***
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board)
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Karatu Acacia Farm Lodge.
- Mid-luxury: Ngorongoro Farm House.
- Standard: Farm of Dreams.
Day 2: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu.
After early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals coexist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim, you will descend 610 meters into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos. After the trip, drive out the Park and proceed to your Lodge, arriving in time for evening leisure, dinner and overnight stay.
***Today you have an option of visiting Maasai Boma Village for a cultural tour***
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board)
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Karatu Acacia Farm Lodge.
- Mid-luxury: Ngorongoro Farm House.
- Standard: Farm of Dreams.
Day 3: Karatu – Tarangire National Park – Arusha.
Early in the morning from Arusha, you will meet our Safari Guide and drive to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for a game drive with a Picnic Lunch. This Park is very famous of the availability of Biggest Elephants and old Baobab trees. There are also other animals like Leopard, Lions, Hyenas, Cheetah, Gazelles, Impalas, Zebra, Gnu (Wildebeest), Buffaloes, Warthogs (Pumba) and other animals’ species with different types of Birds’ species. After the trip, drive out the crater and proceed to Arusha, arriving in time for drop-off at the hotel/Airport.
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Driving in the Parks/Conservations Areas.
- For clients’ safety and that of the wildlife, our Safari Driver Guides are not allowed to exceed a speed of 50KPH in the parks, while the speed limit inside the Ngorongoro Crater is strictly 25KPH.
- Game viewing from vehicles is restricted to designated tracks/ roads and driving off- road is not allowed except in specified areas; please check with your Guide.
Consider below notes while in the National Parks.
- Do not take water from any natural sources in the park/conservation.
- Please put your trash in authorized sites only in order not to litter the parks/conservation.
- Put burning cigarettes and butts in your vehicle’s ashtrays.
- Do not remove any animate or inanimate object from the park/conservation.
- Do not bring any animals or any plants to the parks/conservation.
- Do not bring any poison, weapons, explosives, or any object of that kind into the Parks.
- Do not get out of your vehicle, or hang out of the windows near any animal.
- Do not kill, harass, disturb, feed, or interfere with wildlife or vegetation.
- Do not take photographs of Maasai or any local people. Please ask your Driver/Guide for assistance if you wish to do so; a small fee may be applicable.
COSTING SUMMARY
CURRENCY QUOTED: US Dollars ($).
Price: (Upon a Special Request).
Rooming Configuration:
- 2 Travelers: 1 Double/ Twin room
- 4 Travelers: 2 Double/ Twin rooms
- 6 Travelers: 3 Double/ Twin rooms
- 8 Travelers: 4 Double/Twin rooms
Vehicle: 1 Private Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing;
The cost includes;
- Professional English-Speaking Safari Guide;
- Pick-up and drop-off at Arusha Town;
- All parks entry, crater, concession fees, VAT 18% & TDL on accommodation;
- Pic-nick Lunch Boxes & Soft Drinks;
- Private Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing;
- Bottled water throughout the entire trip;
- All accommodation under the program;
- 4×4 Land-cruiser safari vehicles with a wireless internet access during game drives;
The cost Excludes;
- All Accommodations which were not mentioned;
- Tips for a Safari Guide USD 20 Per Person Per day;