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Perfect 3 Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary
This 3-day Tanzania safari starts and ends in Arusha, perfect for all ages. You’ll visit Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobabs, the Ngorongoro Crater with its abundant wildlife, and Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions.
The journey is comfortable with short distances between parks, offering a great introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes. The safari ends back in Arusha, with an option for an airport drop-off.
Highlights
- This tour will take you through the following national parks: Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire,
- En-route animal viewing as your professional tour guide describes and explains in detail the different species of animals.
- Spot wildlife while taking in mind-blowing views from the edge of Ngorongoro Crater and listen to the sounds of the African night in a thrilling camping experience.
- Guaranteed window seat for daily tours and game drives.
Tour Summary
Duration
3 Days
Vehicle Type
4WD Safari
Tour Type
Private
Languages
Any Language
Places to Visit
Tour Itinerary
Day to day Best of Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha Airport (morning Arrivals)
You’ll be picked up early in the morning from Arusha (or Moshi) and driven through the Masai Steppe to Tarangire National Park. This park is the fifth largest in Tanzania, known for its huge baobab trees and large elephant herds. It’s a must-see if you love elephants and big animals. The park also has rare animals like the Oryx and unique birds.
Arusha City Photos
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
LOCATION 📍: Arusha
MEALS PLAN:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 149 km (92.6 mi) & 2.5hrs drive)
After breakfast in Arusha, your private driver guide will take you to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by game viewing. Later, you’ll head to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay
Tarangire National Park Photos
OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN
LOCATION 📍: Tarangire National
MEALS PLAN:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3:
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
At 7:00 AM, our guide will meet you and provide a 20-minute briefing about the trip. Afterward, we will drive to Tarangire National Park, a journey of 2 to 2.5 hours covering a distance of 110 km on a nice road followed by 7 km on a rough road. We will make a stop at the entrance for formalities before continuing to the public campsite where our chef and all staff will be dropped off. Then, we proceed for a game drive around Tarangire River with a picnic lunch.
- Note:Tarangire National Park is home to approximately 4,500 elephants, and during the game drive, you’ll have the opportunity to spot other wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, antelopes, zebras, and kudu. In the evening, we will drive back to Arusha or the airport.
MAP OVERVIEW
Lake Manyara National Park Photos
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Our tours are top-notch but give you great value. The price we tell you upfront covers most of the costs for one person, like flights and all transfers.
Includes
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors;
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari);
Inquiry
Popular questions about Tanzania Safari
You can see lions, which are big cats. You can also see elephants, which are very big animals with trunks. Giraffes, which have long necks, are common. Zebras, with black and white stripes, are easy to spot. There are many other animals too, like rhinos, hippos, and many kinds of birds.
The best time is from June to October. This is the dry season. It is easier to see animals because they gather around water holes. The weather is also nice, not too hot and not too rainy.
A safari can cost from $1,500 to $5,000. The price depends on how many days you go, where you stay, and what you do. Some safaris are cheaper and some are more expensive.
Pack comfortable clothes. It can be hot during the day and cool at night. Bring sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun. A hat is good for keeping the sun off your face. A camera is great for taking pictures. Binoculars help you see animals that are far away.
Yes, it is safe if you go with a good guide and a trusted safari company. They know the area and the animals. Always follow the guide's instructions.
A good safari lasts 5 to 10 days. This gives you enough time to see different animals and visit different places without feeling rushed.
The Serengeti National Park is very famous. It has many animals and the Great Migration happens there. The Ngorongoro Crater is also amazing. It is a big volcanic crater with lots of animals inside. Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park are also good places to visit.
Yes, you can see the Great Migration in the Serengeti. It is a huge movement of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. They move to find fresh grass and water. The best time to see the migration is from June to July and from October to November.
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