Three days Tanzania safari

3 days—The best Tanzania safari visits 3 most popular destinations including: world-famous Serengeti,Ngorongoro and Tarangire that starts and ends in Arusha

$750-3000 USD

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Safari summary

This 3-day Tanzania safari starts and ends in Arusha. If you still want to visit the most famous attractions, including the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire, this is the perfect short tour for you. The most affordable price is from $750 to $3000 per traveler; the best time to visit is during the dry season from late June, July, August, September and October; you can also visit any time around the year for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

This 3 days Tanzania safari can be a wonderful adventure that allows you to explore the country's rich wildlife and natural beauty. While it may be a relatively short trip, you can still have a memorable experience. During this best safari, you will start to witness the African wildlife in Tarangire National Park which is well known for being the paradise of the world's largest elephant herd. The size of the park is 2,850 square kilometers, but it’s only a small part of the much larger ecosystem of some 30,000 sq. km that comprises most of what is called the Maasai steppe. Serengeti National Park, which is well-known for being home to the world's last remaining large mammal migration of over 2.5 million wildebeest and other plains game through its plains and woodlands; as well as the spectacular Ngorongoro crater (250Km. sq.), which is the world's largest unbroken caldera in the eastern Great Rift Valley. There is a large population of wild ungulates in the crater, including a visible population of black rhinos in their natural environment. The crater also has the world's densest population of lions.

The highlights Tanzania safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire national park
1. See the ‘Big Five’ on a Serengeti National Park
2. Ngorongoro is the world’s largest intact caldera and a natural wildlife reserve with few peers.
3. A UNESCO World Heritage Site - Ngorongoro crater
4. The Serengeti is one of Africa’s finest safari destinations
5. Tarangire is home to one of the largest concentrations of elephants in Africa.


About this tour

Tour type Set-date, set-itinerary, group
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, June, July, August, September, October, December
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
What’s included?
  • Park fees

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire

Start your safari by driving from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, which takes approximately 2-3 hours; Spend the day exploring Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. You will enjoy game drives to spot animals such as lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge or campsite at Mto wa mbu.

Lodge/campsites

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

Depart from Tarangire and head to Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most famous wildlife destinations. The drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti takes around 4-5 hours. You will enjoy game drives along the way, as you traverse the vast savannah and witness the abundant wildlife. Arrive in Serengeti and embark on an afternoon game drive to spot the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) and other wildlife. Overnight stay at a lodge or campsite in the Serengeti.

lodge/campsites

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Last day after breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes approximately 3-4 hours. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the crater floor, which is home to a wide range of animals, including lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and endangered black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater; after the game drive, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, which takes about 3-4 hours.

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