Safari Overview
Looking for a short but unforgettable safari experience? This 4 days budget-friendly safari takes you to two of Tanzania’s most accessible and exciting parks - Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Perfect for weekend travelers or those with limited time, this trip offers close encounters with elephants, lions, flamingos, and more, while staying at simple and comfortable campsites or lodges.
Wildlife Safari Highlights
Game drives in Tarangire & Lake Manyara National Parks
See elephants, lions, giraffes, and flamingos
Tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
Affordable camping or budget lodges
Ideal for weekend travelers or short breaks
Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Pick-up at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to a budget hotel in Arusha. Safari briefing and dinner.
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hours). Full-day game drive in the park, famous for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. Picnic lunch and afternoon wildlife spotting.
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Lake Manyara (approx. 1.5 hours) after breakfast. Game drive along the lakeshore, looking for flamingos, baboons, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. Picnic lunch in the park.
Day 4: Lake Manyara – Arusha – Departure
Enjoy a relaxed morning before driving back to Arusha (approx. 3.5 hours). Optional stop at Mto wa Mbu village. Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
What's Included in Your Safari
3 nights accommodation (budget hotel & campsites)
Park entry fees for both parks
Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking guide/driver
Meals as specified
Bottled water during safari
Airport transfers
What's Not Included
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Optional activities (e.g., cultural village visit)
Travel insurance
Drinks & personal expenses
Tips for guide & staff