3-Day Big 5 Budget Safari in Tanzania

• 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 safari begins with an early morning departure from Arusha, traveling southwest along the Arusha–Dodoma Highway toward Tarangire National Park. The journey covers approximately 120 kilometers and takes about 2–3 hours, passing through the lively town of Makuyuni before turning onto the road leading to the park. Along the way, enjoy views of rolling hills, open plains, farmland, and scattered acacia trees that characterize northern Tanzania's landscape. Upon arrival at Tarangire National Park, you'll enter one of Tanzania's finest wildlife destinations, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, seasonal Tarangire River, and impressive populations of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless bird species, marking the beginning of an unforgettable safari experience.

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

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

The journey from Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater takes you through scenic northern Tanzania. Travel via Mto wa Mbu and Karatu, passing rural villages, farmland, and the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. As you approach the crater, the landscape becomes greener and more dramatic. Continue to the crater rim for spectacular views before descending into the crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After exploring Ngorongoro Crater, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a final safari experience, with opportunities to see diverse wildlife and beautiful scenery. After the game drive, depart Lake Manyara and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable northern Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

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.