Share the Journey and Reduce Safari Costs
Join other travellers on a Budget Group-Joining Drive-In Drive-Out Safari visiting Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Your Arrival Day includes collection from Kilimanjaro International Airport and an included budget hotel stay in Arusha. On Day 1, join the confirmed safari group and drive to Lake Manyara, where groundwater forest, floodplains and lakeside habitats support elephants, baboons, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes and abundant birdlife. Continue to separately priced budget safari accommodation near Karatu or Ngorongoro. On Day 2, descend into Ngorongoro Crater with the group and search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, wildebeests, zebras and hyenas before returning to an included post-safari budget hotel in Arusha. The Departure Day includes a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Arrival and departure services do not count as safari days.
Tour Highlights
- Location: East Africa – Tanzania
- Safari Duration: 2 days
- Additional Services: Arrival Day and Departure Day
- Destinations: Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation Level: Budget accommodation
- Arusha Hotels: Included before and after the safari
- Safari Stay: Customizable budget lodge or camp near Karatu
- Safari Type: Budget group-joining safari
- Transportation: Shared 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Guide: Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Meals provided as outlined
- Best Time to Visit: Year-round, subject to group availability
- Travel Style: Drive in and drive out from Arusha
- Main Advantage: Lower per-person price and social safari travel
Day Highlights
- Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
- Day 1: Group-Joining Lake Manyara Safari
- Day 2: Group Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Arusha Return
- Departure: Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha
Distance: Approximately 50 kilometres
Driving Time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Attractions: Local communities, farms and northern Tanzania scenery
Location: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Meet our representative after arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport and begin the transfer to Arusha. The journey passes through local settlements, cultivated land and open countryside before reaching your included budget hotel. After checking in, take time to relax and prepare for the following morning’s group departure. Dinner will be served according to your arrival schedule. You will receive information about the meeting point, hotel pickup, luggage limitations, departure time and confirmed vehicle arrangements. Participants may stay at different Arusha hotels, so the morning collection process can involve several short pickup stops.
Group-Joining Lake Manyara Safari
Distance: Approximately 120–130 kilometres
Driving Time: Approximately 2–2.5 hours, excluding hotel pickup stops
Game-Drive Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Attractions: Elephants, baboons, monkeys, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes and birdlife
Location: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu or Ngorongoro area
After breakfast, meet your guide and fellow travellers at the confirmed pickup location. Once all participants have joined the Land Cruiser, begin the road journey to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the groundwater forest, where elephants, baboons, blue monkeys and forest birds may be observed. Continue toward acacia woodland, floodplains, the hippo pool and the seasonal lake environment. Possible sightings include giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and antelopes. The guide will manage viewing and photography stops fairly so that all group members can enjoy the wildlife. Stop for a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing the afternoon game drive. Later, travel to the confirmed budget safari accommodation near Karatu or Ngorongoro.
Group Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Arusha Return
Distance: Approximately 30–60 kilometres to the crater and 160–190 kilometres to Arusha
Driving Time: Approximately 45–90 minutes to the crater and 3–4 hours back to Arusha
Crater Game-Drive Duration: Approximately 5–6 hours
Attractions: Lions, black rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests and crater views
Location: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast, rejoin your guide and fellow travellers for the journey to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend to the crater floor and explore grasslands, wetlands, woodland and freshwater habitats. Possible sightings include lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests, zebras, hyenas and antelopes. Black rhinos may also be seen, although no sighting can be guaranteed. The guide will follow the shared group schedule while selecting routes according to wildlife activity and road conditions. Enjoy a picnic lunch before completing the afternoon game drive. Later, ascend from the crater and return to Arusha. Participants will be dropped at their confirmed hotels or agreed locations before checking into the included post-safari budget accommodation.
Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Distance: Approximately 50 kilometres
Driving Time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Location: Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, check out of your Arusha hotel and meet the transfer driver at the confirmed time. Depending on the arrangements, the airport transfer may be shared with travellers whose flights have compatible departure times. The pickup will be scheduled to allow enough time for road traffic and airline check-in. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, the driver will assist with unloading your luggage. Departure Day does not count as one of the two safari days.
Private Shared Price Per Person
| Group Size | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | $940.00 | $705.00 |
| 2-4 Pax | $780.00 | $585.00 |
| 5-8 Pax | $650.00 | $487.50 |
| 10+ Pax | $550.00 | $412.50 |
Group Joining Price Per Person
| Option | Adult Rate | Child Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Join Existing Group | $780.00 | $585.00 |
Price vary depanding on the services, group size and Seoson
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Price Includes Safari
- ✓ Airport pick-up and drop-off transfers.
- ✓ Pre- and post-safari budget hotel accommodation.
- ✓ A 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof shared by the confirmed joining group.
- ✓ Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- ✓ Daily game drives as per the itinerary.
- ✓ All National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, concession and applicable camping fees.
- ✓ Meals as outlined in the itinerary.
- ✓ Bottled drinking water, two litres per person per day.
- ✓ All government taxes and VAT.
Price Excludes
- × International and domestic flights.
- × Tanzania visa fees.
- × Travel insurance.
- × Safari accommodation, customized to your preferred budget and comfort level.
- × Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- × Personal expenses, including souvenirs, laundry and telephone calls.
- × Alcoholic and soft drinks unless otherwise stated.
- × Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and lodge staff.
What Makes This Trip Unique?
This package allows travellers to share the safari vehicle and guide, reducing the cost paid by each participant. It combines Lake Manyara’s forest and lakeside wildlife with Ngorongoro Crater’s open landscapes and Big Five opportunities. The road-based itinerary and included Arusha hotels make it practical for solo travellers and guests with controlled budgets.
Who Is This Trip For?
This package is suitable for solo travellers, couples, students, friends and budget-conscious visitors who are comfortable sharing a safari vehicle. It is especially useful for travellers seeking a social experience, organized airport transfers, lower per-person costs and two complete wildlife-viewing days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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3. How many travellers may share the vehicle? +
4. Can a solo traveller join? +
5. Can one participant change the itinerary? +
6. Do participants share bedrooms? +
7. Is the airport transfer private? +
8. Are all park fees included? +
9. What luggage should be carried? +
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