3 Days Tanzania Budget Safari
3 Days Tanzania Budget Safari Itinerary 2025 | Best Affordable Travel Guide
Experience the best of Tanzania with our 3-Day Budget Camping Safari, offering a no-frills yet immersive wildlife adventure. Visit iconic destinations like Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big 5 and diverse birdlife. Stay at well-established campsites near Tarangire or Lake Manyara for an unforgettable overnight experience. Witness a rich array of wildlife, including buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, and black rhinos, making this short safari exceptionally rewarding. Customize your journey as a 3-day lodge safari or stick to the authentic camping experience in Tanzania
Safari Highlights – 3 Days Tanzania Budget Safari
- Explore Tarangire National Park – home to large elephant herds & iconic baobab trees
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – a wildlife-rich natural wonder & Big Five hotspot
- Enjoy game drives in Lake Manyara National Park – famous for tree-climbing lions & flamingos
- Overnight at budget campsites, experiencing Tanzania’s wilderness under the stars
- Travel in a 4WD safari vehicle with a professional guide for the best wildlife viewing
- Private safari experience with a guaranteed window seat for every guest
Tour Summary
Duration
3 Days
Vehicle Type
4WD Safari
Tour Type
Private
Languages
Any Language
Tour Itinerary
Day to day Best of Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1:
Day 1 - Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Pick up from Arusha early in the morning and drive for around 2 hours along a nice paved road to Tarangire National Park. This park is along the way when you take the Arusha – Dodoma Road, past Makuyuni Junction.
Tarangire National Park is the place to be if you want to see elephant herds in large numbers, as well as other big game and diverse birdlife. Dotted with gigantic baobab trees, Tarangire is one of the few parks where you can spot most of the Big Five, including leopards, buffaloes, lions, and elephants (except rhinos). The park derives its name from the Tarangire River, which flows across the park, keeping wildlife abundant throughout the year.
You will enjoy game drives until late afternoon, then transfer to Karatu, where you will spend the night at Gibbs Farm. Lunch and dinner included.
- Note:The hotel cost only includes breakfast. Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.
Tarangire National Park Photos
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
LOCATION 📍:
Karatu
ROOM TYPE:
Cottages
MEALS PLAN:
FB – Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
Wildlife Experience
Enjoy a one-day wildlife safari that includes a 4×4 game drive to see diverse African wildlife, including the Big Five
Travel Time
Morning: Pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2-hour drive).
Day 2:
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Karatu
Following your breakfast, embark on a thrilling adventure by descending to the Ngorongoro Crater, renowned for its abundance of wildlife, including the famous Big 5. Enjoy a game drive within the crater and take in the stunning scenery while looking out for the various animal species that call the crater home. During your excursion, take a break and savor a delightful picnic lunch at the well-known hippo pool, and proceed to Karatu for Overnight.
After breakfast, head to Serengeti National Park, passing through Karatu and Ngorongoro. Travel into the Serengeti’s vast plains and go to the Seronera area, rich in wildlife and with the Seronera River. Have lunch and enjoy an afternoon in the park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Heritage Lodge.
- Note: Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich areas, ideal for game drives in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser. The crater floor hosts zebras, elephants, wildebeests, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino, while predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas roam freely. Birdlife is abundant, with species like lesser flamingos, black kites, and Hildebrandt’s spurfowl.
Ngorongoro Crater Photos
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
LOCATION 📍:
Karatu
ROOM TYPE:
Cottages
MEALS PLAN:
FB – Dinner, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY ACTIVITIES
- Game Drive In Ngorongoro Crater
Day 3:
Day 3 - Lake Manyara safari - back to Arusha
Enjoy a tasty breakfast before heading to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, beautiful lake views, and many birds. Have a picnic lunch in the peaceful park, then go on an exciting game drive. Later, drive three hours back to Arusha, remembering the amazing moments from your safari.
- Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee.
Manyara National Park Photos
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Our tours are top-notch but give you great value. The price we tell you upfront covers most of the costs for one person, like flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors;
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari);
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Popular questions about Tanzania Safari 3 Days Tanzania Budget Safari
The package includes park fees, game drives, accommodations, meals, a professional safari guide, and transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
International flights, visas, travel insurance, tips, alcoholic drinks, and personal expenses are not included.
You will visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.
You will stay at Gibbs Farm in Karatu, offering a comfortable lodge experience.
Expect to see elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests, and possibly the rare black rhino.
Yes, Ngorongoro Crater is home to the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. However, sightings depend on wildlife movements.
Each day includes several hours of game drives, usually from morning until late afternoon.
A 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for excellent wildlife viewing and photography.
This is a private safari, meaning you will have a dedicated vehicle and guide for your group.
If you are already in Zanzibar, no additional visa is needed for this domestic safari trip.
Bring light clothing, a warm jacket for cool mornings, comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and a camera.
Some lodges and camps may have Wi-Fi, but mobile coverage in the parks is limited.
Yes, but it is recommended for children aged 5 and above for a better experience.
You can do this safari year-round, but the dry season (June–October) offers the best wildlife viewing.
It’s best to book 6-12 months in advance, especially during the peak season, to secure your preferred itinerary and accommodation.
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