3-Day Budget Tanzania Safari & Culture Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your journey begins with a morning departure from Arusha airport or accommodation depends with your preference where your driver guide will welcome you ready for the safari. You will then set off for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive that passes through Maasai villages and vast open plains.

Upon arrival, you will embark on a full-day game drive in one of Tanzania’s most picturesque parks, known for its iconic baobab trees and remarkable elephant populations. Lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and numerous bird species can also be spotted throughout the park. Midday, you will pause for a picnic lunch at one of Tarangire’s beautiful viewpoints before continuing your afternoon wildlife exploration.

After your game drive, you will proceed to your accommodation which offers a cozy atmosphere, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality perfect for relaxing after an exciting first day. You will enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and a peaceful night surrounded by nature.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will depart for the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife areas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, you will descend 600 meters into the crater floor, entering a natural sanctuary often described as one of the most breathtaking safari destinations in Africa.

Throughout the day, you will explore the crater’s diverse habitats including open grasslands, freshwater swamps, and the soda lake where an extraordinary range of wildlife thrives. Here, you may encounter lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and with some luck, the rare black rhino. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a beautiful spot near the hippo pool, allowing you to relax and take in the spectacular surroundings.

Following your full day of game viewing, you will ascend the crater and begin your comfortable drive back to Arusha, where you will check in at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Parachichi House BNB

• Mid-range guest house located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour – Return to Arusha

Following an early breakfast, you will depart for the Materuni Village, located on the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Your day will begin with a guided hike to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where you will enjoy the fresh mountain air and the beautiful natural surroundings. After the waterfall visit, you will participate in an authentic Chagga coffee experience, learning how local coffee is cultivated, processed, and traditionally brewed. You will even have the chance to roast and prepare your own cup of organic coffee.

This enriching cultural experience marks a beautiful conclusion to your journey. After the tour, you will return to Arusha and be dropped off at the airport or accommodation depends with your preference where your safari and Kilimanjaro adventure comes to an end.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.