Joining Group Safari

3-Day Tanzania Joining Group Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

A short and affordable Northern Tanzania group joining safari visiting Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Ideal for solo travelers, backpackers, students, and couples who want wildlife, scenery, and lower safari cost by sharing the vehicle.

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Safari overview

A short group safari designed for value, wildlife, and easy routing

A short and affordable Northern Tanzania group joining safari visiting Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Ideal for solo travelers, backpackers, students, and couples who want wildlife, scenery, and lower safari cost by sharing the vehicle.

Perfect for

  • Solo travelers looking to reduce safari cost
  • Couples or friends flexible with group timing
  • Backpackers and budget-conscious safari guests
  • Travelers with only 3 days available from Arusha

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

Available group dates

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Seats shown here are based on confirmed reservations only. Your request is reviewed by our reservation team after payment or deposit, then the final seat count is updated for that exact date.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Shared safari departure from Arusha, Tarangire game drive, picnic lunch, then overnight near Karatu or Mto wa Mbu.

TarangireLunch & DinnerOvernight included
Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Early breakfast, crater descent, game drive on the crater floor, picnic lunch, and return to the lodge or camp.

Ngorongoro CraterFull BoardHigh wildlife density
Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Final Lake Manyara game drive with forest, lake, birds, monkeys, and Rift Valley views before returning to Arusha.

Lake ManyaraBreakfast & LunchEnds in Arusha
Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Meet the joining group in Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park, enjoy a full game drive with picnic lunch, then continue to Karatu or Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusElephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and sometimes lions or leopards.
Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After early breakfast, enter Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend to the crater floor for a game drive with picnic lunch near the hippo pool.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusLions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, many birds, and possibly black rhino.
Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for forest, lake and Rift Valley scenery, then return to Arusha after lunch and game viewing.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusMonkeys, baboons, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, birds, and flamingos in the right season.

Cost details

Included and not included

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

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for driver-guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Airport transfers and extra hotel nights unless requested

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