3 Days — Private | Family | Honeymoon

3 Day Safari Tanzania

Duration

3 Days

Price

$890

Category

Private | Family | Honeymoon

Overview

This itinerary offers a perfect short safari experience combining wildlife, landscapes, and comfort within a limited timeframe.

Safari Highlights

  • ✔ Tarangire National Park – Elephants & baobab landscapes
  • ✔ Ngorongoro Crater – Big Five and high wildlife density
  • ✔ Lake Manyara – Scenic beauty & diverse ecosystems

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and transferred to Arusha town. Distance: ~50 km. Driving Time: Approximately 1 hour. You will check in at Venus Premier Hotel (or similar), where you can relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Arusha town or simply enjoy the hotel facilities. A safari briefing will be provided to prepare you for the adventure ahead. Overnight: Venus Premier Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive towards Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Distance: ~120 km. Driving Time: 2 to 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Tarangire offers excellent wildlife viewing, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife year-round, making it a prime game-viewing location. In the late afternoon, exit the park and proceed to Karatu for dinner and overnight. Distance (Park to Karatu): ~80 km. Driving Time: 1.5–2 hours. Overnight: Eileen’s Trees Inn / Octagon Lodge (Full Board)

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater (Game Drive)

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Distance (Karatu to Crater Rim): ~20 km. Driving Time: 30–40 minutes. You will descend approximately 600 meters into the crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to a dense population of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo), as well as hippos, hyenas, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor near the hippo pool, followed by more wildlife viewing before ascending back to the rim. Return to Karatu in the late afternoon. Distance (Crater back to Karatu): ~20 km. Driving Time: 30–40 minutes. Overnight: Eileen’s Trees Inn / Octagon Lodge (Full Board)

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha / Airport

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park famous for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and lush groundwater forest. Distance (Karatu to Lake Manyara): ~30 km. Driving Time: 45 minutes. Enjoy a morning game drive in the park. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, monkeys, giraffes, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species along the lake shore. After the game drive and lunch, begin your journey back to Arusha or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Distance (Lake Manyara to Arusha): ~120 km. Driving Time: 2–2.5 hours. Distance (Lake Manyara to JRO): ~170 km. Driving Time: 3–3.5 hours. End of Safari

What's Included

  • ✔ Accommodation while on safari
  • ✔ Meals as per the program ( Breakfast, lunch and Dinner )
  • ✔ Safari guide
  • ✔ 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
  • ✔ Park fees
  • ✔ Crater fees
  • ✔ Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
  • ✔ Unlimited bottled water for use during safari
  • ✔ 1 Night in Arusha either before or after safari
  • ✔ Airport transfers ( Both pick up and drop off )

What's Excluded

  • ✕ Tanzania Visa
  • ✕ Domestic & International Flight
  • ✕ Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • ✕ Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 599 per person etc)
  • ✕ Tips and any items of personal nature

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tanzania's best safari season is June to October (dry season) when vegetation is sparse and wildlife concentrates around water sources. July-September peak the Great Migration in the northern Serengeti. January-February offer excellent wildlife viewing during calving season in the southern parks with fewer crowds.

Tanzania safari costs range from USD 150-250 per person per day (budget), USD 350-600 per person per day (mid-range), to USD 700-1,500+ per person per day (luxury). Total trip cost depends on duration, accommodation tier, park selection, and group size. Our packages start from USD 2,400 for 8 days all-inclusive, with pricing transparent and no hidden fees.

Tanzania hosts all of Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) plus 400+ bird species, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and antelopes. The Great Migration features 1.5+ million wildebeest crossing the Serengeti.

Minimum 3-4 days captures one park thoroughly. 7-8 days allows 2-3 parks plus Zanzibar extension. 10-14 days enables the complete northern circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara) with beach time.

Tanzania is one of Africa's safest destinations. Arusha and tourist parks are secure with professional guides and vehicle escorts. Standard precautions apply: avoid displaying valuables, use registered taxis, stay in established lodges.

All-inclusive packages feature national park fees, professional guide, private 4x4 vehicle, accommodation, all meals, bottled water, airport transfers, game drives, TATO-licensing guarantee, emergency protocols, and 24/7 customer support.

Most nationalities can obtain a tourist visa on arrival (USD 50-100, cash only) at Kilimanjaro International Airport or apply online (e-visa) in advance via the Tanzanian immigration portal.

Yes—our combo packages integrate 7-10 day safaris, 5-7 day Kilimanjaro climbs, and 3-5 day Zanzibar beach extensions. We coordinate all logistics, transfers, accommodation, and guide changes seamlessly.

Africa's largest land animal migration—1.5+ million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 gazelles traverse 1,800 miles between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara annually. Peak Mara River crossings occur July-October.

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