3-Day Budget Tanzania Safari | Tarangire, Manyara & Ngorongoro

Overview
This 3-day budget-friendly safari offers the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife highlights—Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travelers with limited time, this tour delivers diverse landscapes, excellent game viewing, and comfortable budget accommodation at Figi Tree Lodge throughout the trip.

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbu

Overnight: Figi Tree Lodge

Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a full game drive with opportunities to see lions, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and many more wildlife species.
Later, proceed to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight stay at Figi Tree Lodge.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

Overnight: Figi Tree Lodge

After breakfast, head to the nearby Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful and compact park famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippo pools, and lush groundwater forests.
Enjoy a full game drive before returning to Figi Tree Lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Start early and drive to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, descending into the caldera for a half-day game drive. Enjoy close-up encounters with lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino.
After lunch in the crater picnic site, drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your 3-day adventure.