Perfect for
- ✓Solo travelers looking to reduce safari cost
- ✓Couples or friends who are flexible with group timing
- ✓Backpackers and budget-conscious safari guests
- ✓Travelers with only 3 days available from Arusha
Safari overview
A short Tanzania group safari designed for value, wildlife, and easy routing
This 3-day joining group safari is ideal for travelers who want to experience Tanzania wildlife without paying for a fully private safari. The route starts and ends in Arusha and combines three different safari environments: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater’s high wildlife density, and Lake Manyara’s forest, lake scenery, monkeys, birds, and Rift Valley views.
Package highlights
- ✓Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- ✓Elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and birds
- ✓Ngorongoro Crater game drive with picnic lunch
- ✓Budget or midrange accommodation near Karatu or Mto wa Mbu
Safari price
3-Day Tanzania Joining Group Safari prices
Prices are per person and depend on accommodation level, season, group availability, and final lodge/camp confirmation. Joining safaris are shared departures, so the final schedule follows the group arrangement.
| Safari option | Estimated price per person |
|---|---|
| Budget joining group safari | USD 750 - 900 |
| Midrange joining group safari | USD 950 - 1,200 |
| Private safari upgrade | On request |
Day-by-day itinerary
Tarangire elephants, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife, and Lake Manyara scenery
This compact itinerary is designed to give guests three different Northern Tanzania safari experiences while keeping the route simple and comfortable from Arusha.
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Shared safari departure from Arusha, Tarangire game drive, picnic lunch, then overnight near Karatu or Mto wa Mbu.
Day 1
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Early breakfast, crater descent, game drive on the crater floor, picnic lunch, and return to the lodge/camp.
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Final Lake Manyara game drive with forest, lake, birds, monkeys, and Rift Valley views before returning to Arusha.
Day 3
1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Morning pickup in Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park, enjoy a game drive, picnic lunch, and continue to Karatu or Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.
Program
- ✓Meet the joining group, depart from Arusha, enter Tarangire, enjoy game viewing, picnic lunch, and evening transfer to the lodge or camp.
Expected animals
- ✓Elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and sometimes lions or leopards.
Accommodation
Budget or midrange lodge/camp
Area: Karatu or Mto wa Mbu. Meal plan: Dinner and overnight.
2
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a beautiful game drive with picnic lunch near the hippo pool area.
Program
- ✓Early breakfast, crater descent, game drive on the crater floor, picnic lunch, and return to the lodge or camp in the evening.
Expected animals
- ✓Lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, many birds, and with good luck the rare black rhino.
Accommodation
Budget or midrange lodge/camp
Area: Karatu or Mto wa Mbu. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
3
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive, picnic lunch, forest and lake scenery, then return to Arusha for drop-off.
Program
- ✓Morning drive to Lake Manyara, game drive, picnic lunch, Rift Valley scenery, and afternoon return to Arusha.
Expected animals
- ✓Monkeys, baboons, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, many birds, and flamingos around the lake during the right season.
Accommodation
No overnight stay included
Safari ends in Arusha after the Lake Manyara game drive.
Accommodation used
Budget or midrange lodge/camp near Karatu or Mto wa Mbu
Accommodation is selected based on availability and the final joining group arrangement. The stay is normally located near Karatu or Mto wa Mbu to give easy access to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
Budget Option
Budget lodge/camp
Simple, clean accommodation suitable for travelers focused on safari value.
Midrange Upgrade
Midrange lodge
More comfortable room option depending on availability and group arrangement.
Cost details
Package cost includes and excludes
Included
- ✓Joining group safari vehicle
- ✓Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓Park entry fees and Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- ✓Accommodation during safari
- ✓Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- ✓Drinking water, picnic lunches, pickup and drop-off in Arusha
Excluded
- xInternational flights
- xTanzania visa
- xTravel insurance
- xTips for driver-guide and lodge staff
- xAlcoholic and soft drinks
- xAirport transfers and extra hotel nights unless requested
Important notes
Joining group safari limitations
A joining safari is more affordable because guests share the vehicle with other travelers. It is important for clients to understand that the guide, timing, route pace, and stops must balance the interests of the whole group.
What to expect
- ✓Departure time follows the group schedule
- ✓Seat position may rotate or change during safari
- ✓Guests may come from different companies or hotels
For more flexibility
- ✓Choose a private safari for full control of timing
- ✓Private safaris allow custom hotels and personal guide service
- ✓Recommended for families, honeymooners, and photographers
Payment policy
Booking and cancellation policy
- ✓30% deposit is required to confirm the safari booking.
- ✓The deposit is non-refundable, but it can be kept as a credit note for a future safari if cancellation happens.
- ✓70% balance is payable after arrival before the safari starts.
- ✓A 3.5% credit card surcharge applies to card payments.
- ✓Accommodation and joining group seats are subject to availability at the time of booking.
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