25-10-2025 | Tanzania sharing safari tour packages
This 3-day Tanzania sharing safari package offers two incredible choices for a short but amazing adventure. Option 1 is a journey through diverse landscapes: your 1st Day is in the elephant paradise of Tarangire, the 2nd Day is spent exploring the unique Lake Manyara, and the 3rd Day is a grand finale inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Option 2 is an express trip to the world's most famous parks: your 1st Day is a drive to the legendary Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, the 2nd Day is a morning search for wildlife before heading to the Ngorongoro area, and the 3rd Day is spent exploring the Crater floor. Both all-inclusive options include your guide, 4x4 vehicle, park fees, meals, and accommodation, with tailor-made adjustments available.
Package Details
- Tour Name: 3-Day Tanzania Sharing Safari (Two Options)
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Destinations:
Option 1: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater.
Option 2: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater. - Adventure Type: Wildlife Safari, Small Group Joining Tour, Game Drives
- Tour Style: Small Group Sharing Safari (Maximum 6 people per vehicle to ensure a window seat for everyone)
- Starting & Ending Point: Arusha/Moshi, Tanzania
- Price: From $750 per person
- Accommodation: Mid-range lodges and tented camps with good comfort and service. Budget camping options can be arranged.
Best Time to Go: Year-round. June to October is the peak dry season. The green season from November to May is also beautiful with fewer crowds, especially for Option 1.
The 3-Day Tanzania Sharing Safari Tour Overview
Three days might not sound like a long time, but in Tanzania, it's enough to see things that will stay with you forever. We've created this sharing safari to give you a powerful taste of the Northern Circuit's magic, making it affordable by sharing the journey with a few other travelers. This isn't just about saving money; it's about sharing the excitement of that first elephant sighting or the collective gasp when a lion appears.
We have two carefully planned options because we know that every traveler is different.
Option 1 (Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro) is the logical choice for those who want to see a lot of variety with less time spent in the car. Each day brings a completely different environment, from the baobab-studded plains of Tarangire to the lush forests of Manyara and the unique "animal bowl" of the Crater. The driving distances between parks are shorter, which means more time for game viewing. It's a perfectly paced, compact safari.
Option 2 (Serengeti, Ngorongoro) is for those whose dream is to see the Serengeti. We have to be honest: this option involves a lot of driving. The Serengeti is huge and far away, so the first and second days have long travel times. But for many, the reward of seeing those famous endless plains, even for a short time, is worth it. It’s a fast-paced trip focused on two of the most famous wildlife areas on the planet.
Whichever you choose, you'll be in a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a professional guide who truly loves what they do. We take care of everything, so you can focus on the incredible nature around you.
The Highlights of the 3-Day Tanzania Sharing Safari Tour
Each park offers a unique set of experiences. Here's what makes each place special:
Tarangire National Park (Option 1): Imagine giant, ancient baobab trees that look like they're upside down. Now, imagine hundreds of elephants walking among them. That's Tarangire. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a magnet for wildlife, and the concentration of animals is amazing. It's not just elephants; you have a great chance to see lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and over 550 species of birds.
Lake Manyara National Park (Option 1): This park is a small gem. It's famous for its elusive tree-climbing lions, a behavior not commonly seen elsewhere. The park has a stunning setting at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment and features a beautiful alkaline lake that often attracts flocks of pink flamingos. Its groundwater forests are also home to large families of baboons, blue monkeys, and hippos in the pools.
Serengeti National Park (Option 2): The Serengeti is Africa's most famous park for a good reason. Its name means "endless plains," and the landscape is vast and iconic. It is home to the Great Migration, but even outside of that spectacle, the resident wildlife population is massive. The central Seronera region is known for its high density of predators. Seeing a cheetah on a termite mound or a pride of lions resting in the shade of an acacia tree is a classic Serengeti moment.
Ngorongoro Crater (Both Options): This is the ultimate final act for any safari. Descending 600 meters to the floor of this massive, unbroken volcanic caldera feels like entering a lost world. The Crater is home to an estimated 25,000 large animals, including a healthy population of the critically endangered black rhino. It offers perhaps the most reliable "Big Five" viewing in all of Africa. The landscape is breathtaking, and the density of wildlife means you are constantly seeing something new.
3-Day Tanzania Sharing Safari Tour Itinerary: Choose Your Path
Here you'll find the detailed day-by-day plans for both options. Read them carefully to see which adventure feels right for you.
Option 1: 3-day Sharing Safari to Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater (The Diverse Ecosystems Tour)
This itinerary minimizes driving time and maximizes your experience of different environments.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha, we'll give you a quick briefing and begin the 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. You'll see Maasai villages and the changing landscape along the way. Upon entering the park, your safari begins immediately. We'll spend the entire day exploring, focusing on the Tarangire River where animals gather to drink. You'll be amazed by the sheer number of elephants and the majestic baobab trees. We'll stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park. In the late afternoon, we will drive to your selected lodge or campsite near the park for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, we take a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This park offers a very different feel from Tarangire. We will start by exploring the dense groundwater forest, looking for troops of baboons and blue monkeys. Then we'll move out to the grasslands and the edge of the soda lake. We will be on a special lookout for the famous tree-climbing lions, often found resting on the branches of acacia trees. The park is also great for birdwatching, with pelicans, storks, and flamingos often present at the lake. After a full day of game drives and a picnic lunch, we will drive up the Rift Valley escarpment to the town of Karatu, near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
This is the day you've been waiting for. We'll have a very early breakfast and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. We'll descend to the crater floor for a 5-6 hour game drive. The scenery is stunning, and the wildlife is everywhere. This is your best chance to see the rare black rhino and to complete your "Big Five" checklist. You'll see prides of lions, solitary old buffalo bulls, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, and hippos. We will enjoy our final picnic lunch inside the crater. In the early afternoon, we'll begin the drive back up the steep crater road and head back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. We'll drop you off at your hotel or the airport.
Option 2: 3-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Sharing Safari (The Big Names Express Tour)
This itinerary is for those determined to see the Serengeti, accepting the longer travel times.
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
This is a long but exciting travel day. After an early pickup in Arusha, we start the journey towards the Serengeti. The drive will take approximately 6-7 hours. We will travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping briefly at the crater viewpoint for some amazing photos. We'll have a picnic lunch en route and enter the Serengeti National Park through the Naabi Hill Gate in the afternoon. We will then begin our first game drive, making our way towards the central Seronera area. This region is a wildlife hotspot year-round. As the sun starts to go down, we'll head to our lodge or campsite in the central Serengeti for dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Day 2: Serengeti Morning & Drive to Ngorongoro Area
We wake up early for a morning game drive in the Serengeti. The early morning hours are the best time to see predators in action before the day heats up. We will explore the plains and riverbanks, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other animals. After a few hours of fantastic game viewing, we will return to our accommodation for a late breakfast. Then, we will pack up and begin the drive out of the Serengeti and back towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is another game drive on the way out. We will arrive at our lodge or campsite on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu in the late afternoon for dinner and our overnight stay.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Following a very early breakfast, we will drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater. The 600-meter descent is an adventure in itself. We will spend the entire morning on the crater floor, which is packed with an incredible amount of wildlife. You will be searching for the "Big Five," with a particularly good chance of spotting black rhinos. The concentration of animals makes for a truly unforgettable game viewing experience. We will have a picnic lunch near a hippo pool inside the crater. After lunch, we will start our journey back to Arusha. We will ascend from the crater and drive back, arriving in Arusha in the late afternoon, where we will drop you off at your hotel or the airport.
Cost Inclusions and Exclusions
We keep our pricing simple and transparent.
What's Included:
- => All government taxes and park entry fees.
- => A 4x4 safari Land Cruiser designed for safaris with a pop-up roof.
- => A professional, licensed, English-speaking safari guide.
- => 2 nights of accommodation during the safari.
- => Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during the tour.
- => Unlimited bottled water in the vehicle.
- => Pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and drop-off after the safari.
What's Not Included:
- => Flights to and from Tanzania.
- => Visa fees for Tanzania.
- => Travel and health insurance.
- => Accommodation in Arusha before and after the trip.
- => Tips for your guide (a recommended amount is $20-25 per day for the guide, from the whole group).
- => Personal expenses, souvenirs, and alcoholic beverages.
Will You Need to Customize this Package?
Yes, of course. This 3-day Tanzania sharing safari offers a fantastic structure, but we can always adjust things to better suit you. If you book as a private group, customization is even easier.
Here are some common requests:
- Accommodation Upgrade or Downgrade: We can book anything from budget camping sites to luxury lodges. Just let us know your comfort level and budget.
- Private Safari: If you prefer not to share the vehicle, any of these itineraries can be booked as a private trip for you, your family, or your friends.
- Extend Your Trip: If you find three days is too short, we can easily add another day to either itinerary. An extra day in the Serengeti, for example, makes a huge difference.
- Combine with Other Activities: Want to add a cultural tour to a Maasai village or a walking safari? We can integrate these experiences into your trip.
Just talk to us. Our job is to help you build the perfect Tanzanian safari.
Let's Plan Your Safari
You've seen the options. One offers amazing variety with a relaxed pace. The other is a whirlwind trip to the most famous parks on Earth. Both promise adventure, incredible wildlife, and memories that will last a lifetime. The choice is yours.
When you're ready to take the next step, or if you just have a few more questions to help you decide, please send us an inquiry. We are here to provide the information you need to make your dream safari a reality. We look forward to welcoming you to Tanzania.