2-3 Days Safari on Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro

2-3 Days Safari | From $250

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

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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

2-3 days of safari from Arusha allows you to cover 2 to 3 national parks in northern Tanzania. Below are some example itineraries. Each has certain advantages which we are happy to explain over email. Contact us for detailed information and itinerary.

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:

VISIT 2 PARKS IN 3 DAYS

Choose two parks in 3 days for a more relaxed itinerary as you can stay inside one of the parks to lessen “non-game driving”. The time gained can be used for precious early morning safari when the predators are on the lookout for prey. Examples:

VISIT 3 PARKS IN 3 DAYS

Covering 3 parks in 3 days in Northern Tanzania will include a lot of driving, but it will be packed with different vistas and wildlife every day. There is only one itinerary possibility here. The exact order may vary depending on the accommodation you finally decide on. If you want to include a walking or canoe safari in Arusha National Park, then the first day will be allocated to this, and you will only be able to cover 2 of the 3 parks above:

FLY TO SERENGETI (3 DAYS)

If you’re pressed for time and the Serengeti is your priority, cut out the driving and fly there. A 3-day fly-in safari lets you maximize your time in the Serengeti, and also features a visit to the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You can also fly in and fly out from Zanzibar. This trip can be customized to a great extent. For example:

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

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THE SAFARI COST INCLUDES

Entry fees:

• Park Fees: all park fees collected by Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fee, rescue fee and all others).

Taxes:

• 18% VAT, 1% TDL and 0.3% Service Levy. Popote Africa is an honest and responsible tour operator working in full compliance with the tax law of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Accommodation:

• Please note: by default, you will share a room and a tent with your travel companion. If you travel solo on a group expedition, we will room you with a same-sex participant. Single supplement is available upon request.

Equipment:

• VHF Radio
• 2 Binoculars per vehicle
• Fridge

Meals:

• All meals during safari, except when specified otherwise
• Water and coffee or tea.

Professional Safari Guide:

• Professional guides licensed by Tanzania National Park Authority. All guides have 7+years of successful experience

*International flights, tips (230-50 USD per vehicle per day), visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others), personal gear rentals, lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the safari), Travel insurance & Internal flights or other activities