3-Day Tanzania Safari
Tarangire National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
3-Day Safari Itinerary
Two iconic destinations — Tarangire's elephants and baobabs, and the world's greatest wildlife crater at Ngorongoro — in the perfect short Tanzania safari.
Arrive Arusha & Tarangire
Morning pickup from airport or hotel. Drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive — home to Africa's greatest elephant concentration, ancient baobabs, lions, leopards, and 550+ bird species. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the bush. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Ngorongoro Highlands & Crater Rim
Morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands — Maasai pasturelands, montane forest, and remarkable birdlife. Afternoon at leisure at your crater rim lodge with sweeping views over the 19km caldera. Watch the light change over the crater as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight at the crater rim.
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater — Africa's most wildlife-dense arena. A full morning searching for lions, critically endangered black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and thousands of flamingos on Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending and driving to Arusha or the airport.
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Pricing depends on your group size, travel dates, accommodation preference, and season. We build every safari to order — contact us for a personalised quote within 24 hours.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What's Included
- ✓ All national park & Ngorongoro Crater fees
- ✓ Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓ Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✓ Accommodation per selected tier
- ✓ All meals as per itinerary
- ✓ Airport pickup & drop-off
✗ Not Included
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Tanzania visa fees (~$50)
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Tips & gratuities for guide and staff
- ✗ Holiday surcharges (24, 25, 26 & 31 Dec)
- ✗ Bar accounts and personal expenses
3-Day Safari FAQ
Pricing varies by group size, travel dates, and accommodation tier. Contact us for a personalised quote — we respond within 24 hours.
Three days is the minimum meaningful Tanzania safari — enough to see Tarangire and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. You will see elephants, lions, black rhinos, hippos, and flamingos across two iconic destinations. It's ideal for travellers with limited time, cruise ship stopovers, or those adding a safari to a Kilimanjaro climb. For a more complete experience including the Serengeti, consider the 5-day or 7-day options.
Included: Tarangire National Park fees, Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees, Ngorongoro Crater descent fee, private 4WD safari vehicle, experienced English-speaking driver-guide, 2 nights accommodation per selected tier, all meals from lunch Day 1 through lunch Day 3, and airport/hotel transfers. Not included: flights, Tanzania e-visa, travel insurance, gratuities, and holiday surcharges.
Yes — the 3-day safari works well as a pre- or post-cruise extension. Cruise ships calling at Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar are within a short domestic flight of Arusha (60–90 minutes). We coordinate airport pickups and drop-offs to align with your cruise schedule. The 3-day format gives you Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater without requiring significant extra time away from your cruise.
The 3-Day Tanzania safari operates year-round across 2026, 2027, and 2028. Current pricing applies with an annual adjustment of approximately 6–8% per year. Contact us to confirm current rates for 2027 or 2028 departures.
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