Duration
3-Day
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
3-Day Group Tour to the Parks Close to Arusha
Overview
This tour is the perfect itinerary and for anyone wishing to visit the most famous national parks in Tanzania. Except from the Serengeti, this tour will give you a great understanding of Tanzanian national parks in a short amount of time. This tour will take you to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha (City)
Via Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Ngorongoro Crater
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Budget camping Just outside Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included - Just outside Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$701 USD
$601 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$701 USD
$601 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
A travel party of 1 or 2 people can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 7 people to run.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 7 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages.
Quote flow
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We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1
Lake Manyara NP
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
End
Arusha (City) (Day 3)
Tour Features
Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 7 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 7 people to run.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof minivan
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Budget camping Just outside Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included
Just outside Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2
Budget camping Just outside Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
Just outside Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
All Meals Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, the tour departs as we head off on safari to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. Thanks to this, the small park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible birdlife. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing nature. Dinner and your overnight stay are at your camp in Ngorongoro. Just outside Lake Manyara NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Stay: Budget camping Just outside Lake Manyara NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually be seen here. Late afternoon, drive back to Lilac Campsite for dinner and your overnight stay. Just outside Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Budget camping Just outside Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast the tour departs heading towards the Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the center of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebras. Later, drive back to Arusha. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Suricata Safaris
4.9 operator rating
3,200 reviews
Suricata Safaris is a company dedicated to higher standards. We provide a unique dream travel experience in Tanzania. Magnificent images and most importantly, amazing wildlife and People. Our trips include Safari tours to the most emblematic parks in Tanzania, hiking experience at Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, Zanzibar beach relaxation and excursions, as well as day tours and excursions to local tribes (Hadzabe [Bushmen], Gidangodigi [Blacksmith], Datoga.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 2016)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5HAKUNA MATATA!
Hi everyone, My group of six friends and a nearly two-year-old baby and I went on a two-day safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. We saw incredible landscapes and animals. Special thanks to Gordon, our driver, and Daniel for taking care of everything. If you want to go on safari, Suricats Safari is the place to go!!! (automatic translation from French)
Arnaud · France
Hakuna matata
We had an absolutely incredible 2-day safari in Tanzania! A huge thank you to Gordon, who was an exceptional guide: passionate, funny, attentive, and always smiling. He truly made this experience even more special with his explanations and energy. Thank you also to Daniel for the perfect organization of the trip and his kindness from beginning to end. Everything was very well prepared, and we felt in good hands throughout the entire journey. The meals were excellent, plentiful, and always very welcome after the safaris. Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater are simply magnificent, with breathtaking landscapes and incredible animals to observe. An unforgettable experience that we wholeheartedly recommend! 🦁🌍✨ (automatic translation from French)
Lucy · France
Perfect, the guide went out of his way to make sure we got the most out of it.
The organization was perfect, from the transfers to the food, etc. Gordon and Daniel were very, very kind; they took the time to show and explain everything to us. We saw a huge number of animals over two days. (automatic translation from French)
Lylou · France
Great value for money
Just came back from an amazing 3 day safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro national park. Our guide Felix was very knowledgeable about both flora and fauna within the parks. He answered all our questions and also told us many interesting stories throughout the day and during our meal breaks. He was accompanied by Jeremiah, our group's cook. The food was always delicious and plenty. I did not expect such a good quality given the simple infrastructure that they are working with. Highly recommend this safari.
Fabian · Switzerland
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children of all ages.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Just outside Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included - Just outside Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Suricata Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 7 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Suricata Safaris.
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