
3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget
A 3-day private safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Full-board accommodation, a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof…

A 3-day private safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Full-board accommodation, a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and an experienced English-speaking guide throughout. Departs from Arusha and is quoted for your own dates and group size.
Transfer Arusha – Tarangire: 2 hours. Begin this day with an early pick-up from your lodge or directly from the airport and enjoy a scenic drive toward Tarangire National Park while carrying packed lunches, you’ll dive straight into the adventure with exciting game drives through stunning landscapes filled with wildlife and iconic baobab trees. Later in the afternoon, we transfer to Karatu for a delicious dinner and overnight stay. Tarangire National Park is a place of pure African romance, where sweeping golden plains meet the gentle curves of the Tarangire River and herds of elephants wander gracefully among towering baobab trees. Here, every moment feels alive lions may be seen stalking their prey, leopards lounging elegantly in the trees, and graceful giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and impalas painting the landscape with motion and life. As the sun sets, the air fills with a warm glow, leading you to your cozy lodge for a delicious dinner, peaceful relaxation, and the soothing whispers of the African night. Accommodation: Kankari Lodge. Kankari Lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town in the Ngorongoro Highlands. The lodge offers the perfect location for guests to explore the Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Meal basis: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch.
Transfer Karatu– Ngorongoro: 40 Minutes. After a hearty breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable day of game drives. Explore its lush plains, crater floor, and diverse habitats, where a stunning variety of wildlife awaits. After your adventure inside the crater, we drive back to your accommodation in Karatu for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay. Ngorongoro Crater is a true jewel of Northern Tanzania, famed for its dramatic landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. Encircled by towering highlands, this UNESCO World Heritage site is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, a natural amphitheatre teeming with life. Lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and rhinos roam its fertile plains, while flamingos may grace the crater’s soda lakes. With its stunning scenery and rich biodiversity, Ngorongoro offers a magical finale to any safari adventure. Accommodation: Kankari Lodge. Kankari Lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town in the Ngorongoro Highlands. The lodge offers the perfect location for guests to explore the Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Meal basis: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch.
Transfer to Airport – For your international flight. After breakfast, depart for a short and scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch boxes for your day’s adventure. Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park’s rich habitats, from dense forests to open grasslands, and along the shimmering lake shores. Later in the afternoon, we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey. The Lake Manyara is a paradise of contrasts and natural charm where emerald forests meet glistening waters and wildlife thrives in abundance. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions resting elegantly on acacia branches and its playful colonies of baboons that greet you at nearly every turn. Along the lake’s edge, flocks of flamingos paint the horizon pink, while elephants, giraffes, hippos, and zebras roam freely beneath the lush canopy. It’s a serene and magical setting, the perfect finale to your unforgettable safari adventure. Meal basis: Breakfast and Lunch.
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This is a 3-day, 2-night private safari starting and ending in Arusha. Pick-up from your Arusha hotel or from Kilimanjaro International Airport is included, and we drop you back at the airport for your onward flight.
It is private. You have exclusive use of a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and your own English-speaking guide, so the pace and the stops are yours to set.
Park entry fees, all transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, a professional English-speaking guide, full-board accommodation as listed in the itinerary, bottled drinking water during game drives, and all activities shown in the programme.
International flights, Tanzania visa, travel insurance, alcoholic and soft drinks at the lodges, laundry, tipping and personal expenses. Optional extras such as a hot air balloon ride, walking safari, night game drive or cultural visit can be arranged at additional cost.
June to October is the main dry season and the easiest time for game viewing. January to March is also excellent, with calving on the southern plains. The parks are open year round and we tailor the routing to the season.

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