Tour Features

This 3-day private safari is designed for travelers seeking a high-impact wildlife experience in a short timeframe. Starting from Arusha, the tour traverses Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds, and the UNESCO World Heritage Ngorongoro Crater, known for its dense predator populations. The adventure concludes at Lake Manyara National Park, a diverse ecosystem home to tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled soda lakes, before returning to Arusha.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared tourThis tour will be shared with other travelers.
Solo travel availableSolo travelers can book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

Tanzania flag
Start Point
Arusha
End Point
Arusha

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlifeBird WatchingFamily Safari4x4 SafariTailormadeGuided SafariPhotography

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1-2
Kankari Lodge
Lunch, Dinner Included
3
Mid-Range Accommodation
Breakfast Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Arusha → Tarangire National Park

    Depart Arusha in the morning for Tarangire National Park, known for its rich wildlife diversity. Spend the day on a game drive along the Tarangire River, spotting massive elephant herds, giraffes, and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before heading to your lodge for dinner.

    Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

    Accommodation: Kankari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included

  • Day 2 - Ngorongoro Crater Experience

    After an early breakfast, travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Ngorongoro Crater. Spend a full day on the crater floor, a prime location for spotting the Big Five and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor before returning to your lodge for the evening.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

    Accommodation: Kankari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included

  • Day 3 - Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha

    Drive to Lake Manyara National Park to explore its lush groundwater forests and flamingo-filled soda lake. Look for elephants, hippos, and the park's famous tree-climbing lions during your final game drive. After lunch, begin the journey back to Arusha, arriving in the evening.

    Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Jun 27, 2026 - Dec 26, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,400
2 people (1 room)
$1,253
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,200
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,159
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Offered By

African Vacation Tours

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Offices In
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Size
6-20 employees
Member Of
TATO
Tour Types
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Destinations
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