Three park shared safari from Arusha
3 Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Joining Safari
Discover elephant country, Rift Valley forest and the Ngorongoro Crater in three exciting days without the long drive to Serengeti.
From $650 USD per person
“Rose and Edna communicated clearly before the trip and organised everything smoothly.” — Abdulrazack Kiiza, Google review
Why book this route
Three different parks without the long Serengeti drive
This route brings together Tarangire's baobabs and elephants, Lake Manyara's forest and lakeshore, and a final Ngorongoro Crater game drive. Two nights around Mto wa Mbu or Karatu keep the journey comfortable and protect valuable time inside the parks.
Who this safari suits
A shared safari that keeps the cost lower
- Travellers who want variety with practical driving times
- Families, couples and solo travellers sharing a vehicle
- Guests who want three parks without reaching Serengeti
- Visitors choosing a compact safari after Kilimanjaro
Your shared safari
Three distinct parks with a local guide
Your guide connects Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro in the published order, while our Arusha team arranges the shared vehicle, fees and selected camping or lodging stays.
Ready when you are
Choose three parks without the Serengeti drive
Tell us your preferred date and comfort level. We will check the shared departure and send the information you need to reserve this compact three park route.
Day by day itinerary
3 day Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro safari plan
Choose camping or lodging below. The same exciting park route awaits every guest in the shared group.
Tarangire National Park
Leave with your guide and enter Tarangire's famous baobab landscape. Follow the river through elephant country, stopping as giraffes, antelope, buffalo and predators bring the park to life. Continue to your lodge after the game drive.
Meals: lunch and dinner. Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu.Meals: lunch and dinner. Overnight: Fig Tree Campsite in the Mto wa Mbu area.Lake Manyara National Park
Drive beneath the Rift Valley escarpment into a park of groundwater forest, open floodplain and shimmering lakeshore. Explore monkey filled woodland, elephant paths, hippo pools, rich birdlife and the habitat associated with Lake Manyara's tree climbing lions.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu.Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Fig Tree Campsite in the Mto wa Mbu area.Ngorongoro Crater and return
Descend into the immense Ngorongoro Crater and spend the morning surrounded by its grasslands, wetlands and woodland. This compact wildlife world is home to lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and black rhino. Return after the game drive.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. End of safari after the return drive.Meals: breakfast and lunch. End of safari after the return drive.From Our Team on the Ground
A local note from Serengeti Wild Tours
We use this three-day route at Serengeti Wild Tours for guests who want three different northern Tanzania landscapes without the longer drive to Serengeti. Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro each bring a different setting to a short shared safari.
Accommodation choices
Camping or lodging on the same shared route
Choose the comfort style that suits your budget. The parks, shared vehicle and published joining route stay the same; we confirm the exact available stays for your departure date before you commit.
Lodging
Midrange lodges and ensuite tented camps on the published route, confirmed for your departure date.
- Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu
Camping
Public safari campsites on the same route, with the camping support included in the published package.
- Fig Tree Campsite in the Mto wa Mbu area
Joining safari price
Choose camping or lodging
The camping price uses shared safari facilities and public campsites.
The displayed rate is per person for the published shared route and the accommodation style you select. It includes the shared safari vehicle, professional guide, route park and conservation fees, meals and drinking water as listed below.
Included
Included in your joining safari
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop up roof
- Professional English speaking safari guide
- Park and conservation fees for the published route
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Meals stated in the day by day programme
- Drinking water during game drives
- Camping equipment and safari cook when camping is selected
- Booked safari accommodation when lodging is selected
Not included
Plan separately
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and comprehensive travel insurance
- Accommodation before and after the safari unless added
- Airport transfers unless requested and confirmed
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and personal purchases
- Optional activities and accommodation upgrades
- Tips for your guide, cook and accommodation staff
The route ahead
A look at the parks on this route
Baobab woodland, Rift Valley forest and the crater floor each bring a different setting to the journey. The route is planned to give the group useful time in all three parks.
Questions before booking
Helpful answers for this safari
Does this three day joining safari visit Serengeti?
No. It focuses on Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, which gives the group three different parks with shorter transfers.
Is the Ngorongoro Crater drive included?
Yes. The route includes the crater game drive and the applicable crater service fee.
Can solo travellers join?
Yes. This shared route is well suited to solo travellers, couples and friends who want to divide the vehicle cost.
What is included in the lodging price?
The lodging price includes the shared safari, the published fees and meals, and two booked safari nights as described in the itinerary.
Compare joining routes
Not sure this is the right joining safari?
Compare the shorter two day option or a longer route that adds Serengeti before deciding.
Why book with Serengeti Wild Tours
Plan directly with a Tanzanian-owned, locally operated team
Our Arusha team checks space for your date, your camping or lodging option and your place in the vehicle before we ask you to confirm.
Local & licensed
Licensed Tanzanian Tour Operator
TANAPA / NCAA authorized operator.
Clear payment steps
10% deposit to confirm
Balance due 10 days before safari.
Bank transfer / Wise / card available.
Plans can change
Flexible rescheduling available - ask us about your travel dates.
Simple booking process
What happens after you enquire
Step 1
Send your dates
Tell us your preferred date and whether you want camping or lodging.
Step 2
We check space for your date
We confirm space on the joining safari and the accommodation option.
Step 3
We send the final details
You receive the route, price, meeting point and what is included.
Step 4
Confirm your place
Your booking is confirmed with the agreed deposit.
What guests say about travelling with us
“Rose and Edna communicated clearly before the trip and organised everything smoothly. Although it was a joining safari, the service still felt very personal. The Serengeti Wild Tours staff genuinely cared about our experience.”
— Abdulrazack Kiiza, Google review
Check this three park joining departure
Choose camping or lodging and send your preferred travel date. We will confirm the shared departure and help you reserve your place.