3-Day Affordable Short Safari Visit Tarangire, Manyara 3 days

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha.

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be greeted by your driver or tour representative holding a sign with your name. After assisting with your luggage, they will transfer you directly to your hotel in Arusha. The drive typically takes 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic and weather. On arrival, check in and settle into your hotel to rest and prepare for your safari.

Overnight at the Senator hotel.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park.

After enjoying an early breakfast in Arusha, you will depart at approximately 7:30 am and embark on a scenic drive towards Tarangire National Park, which typically takes around two and a half hours. Upon arrival at Tarangire by 10:00 am, you will begin a full day of game viewing in this remarkable park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees, expansive savannah landscapes, and large herds of elephants, the park’s most famous residents. As you explore, you may also spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species, making for an enriching wildlife experience. Around midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park’s designated picnic sites, offering a chance to relax and take in the beautiful surroundings. In the late afternoon, after your game drive, you will exit the park and head to the town of Karatu, where you will check into a comfortable mid-range lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s adventure.

Overnight at Ngare Lodge.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park-Arusha.

On this full-day safari, start early with breakfast at your lodge before driving about 30 minutes to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through its diverse landscapes, spotting tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, baboons, and flamingos along the lake. Stop for a scenic picnic lunch within the park before continuing your journey to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive across grasslands, swamps, forests, and lakes, where you may see the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, and abundant birdlife. And, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon to conclude your safari adventure.