
3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara worth booking?
3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara is a 72-hour experience in Arusha, Tanzania, from $1,570 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (10)
- Duration
- 72 hours
- From
- $1,570 per person
The Outty verdict
It ranks #7 of the 7 similar experiences we compared in Arusha, with an Outty Ranking of 66. At $1,570 it sits above the typical similar option ($1,031), so book it for what is included rather than price. Best for families and travelers who want a full-day outing.
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With this three day safari package tour, you will have a chance to explore the beauty of Tanzania wildlife through Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the World's heritage site - Ngorongoro crater with its magical. The days will be spent in a 4x4 proper safari vehicle with roof top open for wildlife viewing.
What you get
About this experience
With this three day safari package tour, you will have a chance to explore the beauty of Tanzania wildlife through Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the World's heritage site - Ngorongoro crater with its magical. The days will be spent in a 4x4 proper safari vehicle with roof top open for wildlife viewing.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All meals
- All accommodation
Not included
- Beverage drinks
- Travel insurance
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Simba Adventures
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Simply Amazing Simba Adventures !
Wow 🦁 Simba Adventures tour company in Arusha is AWESOME! They went beyond my expectations. My 3 day tour included Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. Mister Ally Simba was easy to work with and no pressure on booking. His driver picked me up on time! Our guide, Abraham was very professional. His knowledge about the parks, the animals and the terrain was impressive. His driving skills were excellent! The accommodations that were arranged for us were also impressive. The food was delicious, the staff was great and the entertainment provided was super cool. We saw Elephants, giraffes, zebras, water buffalo, hippopotamuses, lions, impalas, elan, gazelles, wildebeests, blue monkeys, baboons and a rhinoceros. So many wonderful birds including, horn bill birds, flamingos, ostriches, weavers, black stork, pelicans, cattle egrets, blue herons. Also lizards, mongoose, and many others. Asante Sana to the entire team at Simba Adventures!
Response from the operator: Thank you Renee for taking your time to post such a great feedback about your trip. We are really happy to hear that you had such a wonderful moment with our team during your safari. Excellency is always our top most! Again, thank you so much and we hope to see you back some days. Cheers,
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience! loads to see both wildlife and nature with the most amazing guide Sadi!
We wanted to see Kilimanjaro Mountain then go for 2 night 3 day safari tour. The Simba Adventures were really flexible in accommodating our wishes and needs. We went to see Mount Kilimanjaro, had a trek to waterfals, had a coffee making tour experience and had some local food! Then we went to Tarengiri park, Ngorongoron coservation area and Lake Manyara park. We spend 2 night in a lodge near Manyara park. Everything was planned to perfection. Our guide Sadi was the best. With over 7 years of experience he always made us feel safe and taken care of. He would always stop for photos, toilet breaks, atms, and whatever we needed - super helpful, accomodating and friendly. We had the best time with him as our guide. We were happy with what we saw, but its never up to the agent or the guide to guarantee that. Everyone’s exeprience in this types tour will be different as animals move freely and fast in a wast lands. Our guide had good eye in spotting animals and showing them to us and on top was always listening to the other guides via radio and taking us to see animals if we were nearby. Overall we were super happy with our exeperience and would recommend it to everyone. Our most favourate place was Ngorongoron conservation area! Thats really worth the visit.
Response from the operator: Hello! Very kind of you indeed, we are appreciative of your comments and happy to hear that you did enjoy your safari with us. Again, thank you so much for travel with us.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic and Wonderful
The vers high number of wild animals sharing the same living territories: Elephants, lLons, Zebras, Hipos and many others.
Response from the operator: Hello! Very kind of you indeed, we are appreciative of your comments and happy to hear that you did enjoy your safari with us. Again, thank you so much for travel with us.
via Viator
Unbelievably cool 3-day Safari experience with Simba Adventures
We had an unbelievable 3 day experience with Simba Adventures. We visited Ngorongo Crater, which is the outing I preferred, where we saw lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos, and many more... The landscape was picturesque and beautifull. Our driver had extensive knowledge on animals, birds and plants and knew where to go to get the best chance to see all these. He was always on time waiting for us in the morning and ready to go and give us the best experience. The lodge we stayed at (Escarpment Luxury Lodge) was also fantastic, with excellent food, very professional and friendly staff and the lodge itself was beautiful and extremely clean.
Response from the operator: Dear Robert, Very kind of you indeed, we are appreciative of your comments and happy to hear that you did enjoy your tour. Again, thank you so much for travel with us.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic 3 days with Simba Adventures
Absolutely no hesitation recommending Simba Adventures for your safari. From booking with Ally (owner) to our guide Sadi everything was professional and well organised. Ally is from Arusha and has been in the industry for years. From the moment we came into the office for information and he led us through options to the trip itself everything was clear and transparent. The 3 day trip was great, each day was different both in landscape and in the animals we saw. Sadi was so patient with our endless questions and always seemed to intuitively know when we wanted to stop or were ready to move on. When we returned to Arusha Ally even came to our hotel to see how the safari had gone. We have already passed his details onto some friends, something we rarely do.
Response from the operator: Thank you for such a wonderful feedback. Excellency is always our top most! Glad to hear that your trip went beyond your expectation. Thank you for passing our details to some of your friends. We are looking very forward to host them. Regards, Ally
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 72 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Simba Adventures, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.5.
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3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Arusha.
How does 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara compare to similar tours in Arusha?
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It ranks #7 of the 7 similar experiences we compared in Arusha, with an Outty Ranking of 66. At $1,570 it sits above the typical similar option ($1,031), so book it for what is included rather than price. Best for families and travelers who want a full-day outing.
Who is 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara best for?
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It suits families and travelers who want a full-day outing best, based on its 72-hour length, all-ages access and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Is 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara good value?
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It is a premium pick. It starts at $1,570, above the $1,031 typical for similar experiences in Arusha.
How much does 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara cost?
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Prices start at $1,570 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Arusha usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara take?
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Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Arusha is not rushed.
Is 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Arusha, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 72-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Arusha can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Arusha and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Arusha within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Arusha?
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On Outty we rank every Arusha experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Arusha Guided City Tour &Hotel Pickup (History, Culture &Market, 5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai, Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Arusha?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Arusha?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara?
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Included: Private transportation; Lunch; All Fees and Taxes; Dinner; and Breakfast. Not included: Beverage drinks; and Travel insurance. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 5 listed pickup locations in and around Arusha. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Arusha. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about 3-Days Budget Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara?
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Across 10 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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