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3-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro

📅3 Days / 2 Nights
🦁Group Joining Safari
👥Joining group
💰$680
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🌍 Safari Overview
3 Days / 2 Nights
Duration
Joining group
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
January to March and June to October for generally drier trekking conditions.
Best Season
Group Joining Safari
Tour Style
Group
Accommodation

This 3-day Tanzania trek is built around Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro. The route is organized around walking days, mountain conditions and the time needed to move between trail sections.

The daily plan moves through Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Mto wa Mbu, Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike (Shira Plateau).

This is arranged as a joining-group departure. A local guide and safari vehicle manage the route, park entry procedures and daily driving schedule for the group.

Overnight stays use the lodge or camp level shown in the package details, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route.

Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner), soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day).

✨ Safari Highlights

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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
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Kilimanjaro route
Walk the named Kilimanjaro route with daily trail sections and elevation changes.
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Route planning
The daily sequence identifies the next park, activity and overnight location.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Mto wa Mbu
Tarangire National Park
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  • Your adventure begins after meeting your driver-guide in Arusha. You will depart for Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2-hour scenic drive.
  • Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive in this wildlife-rich park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse ecosystems.
  • You may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species.
  • A picnic lunch will be served in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
  • In the evening, transfer to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
🏕️Ngedere Lodges & Camps (Budget Lodge)
🍽️Lunch & Dinner, Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
2
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
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  • Depart early in the morning for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
  • This natural caldera hosts one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa.
  • During your game drive, you may spot elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and possibly the rare black rhino.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site within the crater.
  • After your safari, ascend the crater and return to Arusha for overnight.
🏕️Serengeti homes (Budget Hotel)
🍽️Breakfast & Lunch, Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
3
Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike (Shira Plateau)
Mount Kilimanjaro
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  • Your day begins early (around 5:00 AM) with a drive from Arusha to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
  • Upon arrival, begin your guided day hike toward the Shira Plateau (3,600m)-a vast volcanic caldera offering breathtaking views of Kibo Peak and surrounding glaciers.
  • You may explore areas such as Shira 1 Camp, Lion Gorge, or the foothills of the Shira Pinnacles, depending on your pace and time.
  • Enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery before descending and returning to Arusha in the afternoon.
🏕️Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
🍽️Breakfast & Lunch, Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
Budget lodge : $770 $720 $700 $680 $680 $650

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

🏕️ Your Accommodations

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luxury-lodge

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

★★★★★
From $1,200–$2,500 per person / night
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lodge

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★★
From $450–$850 per person / night
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mid-range

Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro

★★★★☆
From $200–$350 per person / night
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tented-camp

Safari Haven Migration Camp

★★★★☆
From Mid-range — $280–$450 per person / night
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lodge

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★☆
From $350–$600 per person / night

✅ What's Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • Accommodation during safari
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides, driver & cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Tarangire ($600 per person )

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 3-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro?▾
The planned route includes Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 3-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 3 days and 2 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 3-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro?▾
January to March and June to October for generally drier trekking conditions.
Where do guests stay on 3-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro?▾
The source itinerary names Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight at your lodge. Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 3-Day Budget Group Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Kilimanjaro?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & DinnerDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor); Breakfast & LunchDrinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor). Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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