2-3 Days Safari on Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro
Covering 2-3 national parks, you will see plenty of wildlife and amazing views straight out of National Geographic. We will help you decide the exact route and overnight accommodation to get you the biggest bang for your time and buck.
What you can expect on TWO-THREE days safari
About 2-3 Days Safari
A 2-3 day safari in Tanzania is short. You’ll only be away for 1-2 nights. But even within these time constraints, you’ll be making precious memories. Even more so than on a longer safari, you’ll have to make choices which we will help you with. To save time, a fly-in to Serengeti might be a good choice, but only if you must visit the Serengeti.
Otherwise you will see the big 5, plenty of birds and smaller animals in Lake Manyara, Tarangire and/or Ngorongoro. There are plenty of authentic safari lodges across all budgets. So whether you want to keep it simple or you want something truly romantic for your honeymoon, you can customize a 2-3 day safari from Arusha to suit your needs.
2-3 Days Safari Itineraries
VISIT 2 PARKS IN 2 DAYS
You can choose two parks from Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. If you prefer canoeing or walking safari, then the first day you can visit Arusha National Park. You will overnight either in Karatu area, which has some great lodges and is a relatively short distance to any one of the 3 major parks. Or in a lodge or tented camp inside a national park, depending on your budget. Example:
- Game drives on in Tarangire and Lake Manyara on days 1 and 2 respectively. Back to Arusha by late afternoon on day 2.
- You and swap any park above by game drives in Ngorongoro crater on day 2 if you want to visit this gem.
VISIT 2 PARKS IN 3 DAYS
- Game drives on first 2 days in Tarangire followed by drives in Lake Manyara (or Ngorongoro) on day 3 and back to Arusha by late afternoon.
- During the calving season from Dec-Mar some travelers don't mind a long 7-8 hour drive (including safari) to Serengeti on day 1. Early morning safaris in Serengeti on day 2 and on day 3 in Ngorongoro crater, then return back to Arusha by late afternoon.
VISIT 3 PARKS IN 3 DAYS
- Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire
- Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro
- Day 3: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara
FLY TO SERENGETI (3 DAYS)
- Day 1 - Arusha - Serengeti (morning flight, then game drives)
- Day 2 - Serengeti game drives, then to Ngorongoro crater rim.
- Day 3 - Ngorongoro game drives, then back to Arusha
2-3 Day Safari Prices
Safari prices depend a lot on the quality of accommodation chosen, whether it is located inside a national park or outside, the number of people in the vehicle, and the time of travel.
Day safari trips can cost between $205 – $890 per person, depending on the national park visited and the number of participants per vehicle.
2-3 Day safari PRICE
Budget: $250 – $300
Mid-Tier: $390 – $550
Luxury: $670 – $1000
High-End Luxury: $1200 – $2500
