3-Day Tanzania Safari Tour Package 2024

If you want to do a 3-day Tanzania safari, you are advised to have an amount of money starting at $600 for budget, $900 for mid-range, and $1500 for luxury. These costs include accommodation, food, park fees, transportation, taxes, crew wages, and all activities. So, you will be able to choose a 3-day safari package that will give you a chance to visit two or three parks among Tarangire, Arusha National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, or Lake Eyasi. To make a booking or send an inquiry, contact us through our email at woodpickertreksandsafaris@gmail.com or send your message on this form.

A Lion with his cub spotted resting during a 3-Day Tanzania Safari in Serengeti National Park

Best Options for 3-day Tanzania safari tour package 2024-2025:

For 2024-2025, these are the best packages for a 3-day Tanzania safari, which many tourists like to choose and use, especially with a short vacation:

3 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

This 3-day Tanzania safari package to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater is the best and most popular. It gives you the chance to visit the two main parks of Tanzania, each with its uniqueness. Serengeti is a national park that has been number one for more than 8 years in Africa, with a very interesting landscape, a large number of animals, including wildebeest migrations, as well as luxury and modern accommodations. Also, Ngorongoro Crater itself is famous as the Garden of Eden, which is a volcanic valley (Caldera) with a lot of greenery that attracts a large number of animals. Another thing about these parks is the ease of seeing the "Big Five": lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos.

The cost and price of this package starts at $650 for budget group join, $750 for budget private, $1100 for mid-range, and $1600 for luxury. Accommodation during the trip is inside the park where you can choose to sleep in public campsites or lodges according to your budget. The itinerary of this package is as follows:

  • Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park: The journey will start at 6:00 a.m. to Serengeti National Park, which is 335 kilometers away and will take between 6 and 7 hours to arrive. After arriving, you will do a game drive tour in a 4x4 safari car to visit the Central Serengeti until lunchtime. You will have lunch in the relevant area and then continue with tourism until summer. In the evening, the tour guide will take you to the prepared accommodation where you will have dinner and rest for the next day.
  • Day 2: Central Serengeti to Ndutu Area: In the morning after having breakfast you will start exploring from Central Serengeti and towards Ndutu Area which is south of Serengeti and bordering Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will continue to explore various attractions until lunchtime, and then continue until evening time. In the evening, the tour guide will take you to Ngorongoro for accommodation and dinner to make it easier to start the sightseeing trip in the Crater Valley.
  • Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Back to Arusha: After having breakfast in the morning you will start the journey from your accommodation to the Ngorongoro Crater. Here you will see many attractions and various animals very close. In the afternoon you will have lunch inside the Crater Rim, and then you will continue exploring until the evening. So, in the evening you will go up from the Crater to the gate of Ngorongoro and towards Arusha. And this is the end of the 3-day safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.


3 days Tarangire and Serengeti Safari

This 3-day Tanzania safari package to Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park offers an unforgettable experience, showcasing the diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife of these two renowned parks. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, while Serengeti offers vast plains and the spectacular wildebeest migration.

The cost of this package starts at $600 for budget group join, $700 for budget private, $1050 for mid-range, and $1550 for luxury. Accommodations are available within the parks, with options ranging from public campsites to lodges based on your budget. The itinerary is as follows:

  • Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park: Depart from Arusha at 7:00 a.m. for Tarangire National Park, a journey of approximately 2 hours covering 120 kilometers. Upon arrival, embark on a game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle, exploring the park's diverse wildlife and landscapes until lunchtime. After lunch, continue the game drive until evening. Your guide will then take you to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Day 2: Tarangire to Central Serengeti: After breakfast, travel from Tarangire to Serengeti National Park, a drive of about 6-7 hours covering 335 kilometers. Upon arrival in the Central Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive, exploring the park's rich wildlife until evening. Your guide will then take you to your accommodation for dinner and rest.
  • Day 3: Central Serengeti Safari and Return to Arusha: After breakfast, continue with a morning game drive in Central Serengeti. Enjoy the park's abundant wildlife and scenic views. After lunch, begin your journey back to Arusha, marking the end of your 3-day safari in Tarangire and Serengeti.

3 days Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater

This 3-day Tanzania safari tour combines Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, offering a rich variety of landscapes and wildlife experiences.

The cost of this package starts at $650 for budget group join, $750 for budget private, $1100 for mid-range, and $1600 for luxury. Accommodation options range from campsites to lodges within the parks. The itinerary is as follows:

  • Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park: Depart from Arusha at 8:00 a.m. for Lake Manyara National Park, a drive of about 2 hours covering 126 kilometers. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive in the park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos. After lunch, continue the game drive until evening. Then, proceed to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Day 2: Lake Manyara to Tarangire National Park: After breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park, a journey of about 1.5 hours covering 85 kilometers. Enjoy a full day of game drives, exploring the park's unique landscapes and diverse wildlife. In the evening, your guide will take you to your accommodation for dinner and rest.
  • Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater and Back to Arusha: After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a drive of about 2 hours. Descend into the crater for a game drive, exploring its rich wildlife and breathtaking scenery. After lunch within the crater, continue exploring until the afternoon. Then, return to Arusha, marking the end of your 3-day safari.

3 days Serengeti National Park Safari

This 3-day Tanzania safari package focuses solely on Serengeti National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife, including the Great Migration.

The cost of this package starts at $700 for budget group join, $800 for budget private, $1150 for mid-range, and $1650 for luxury. Accommodation options are within the park, ranging from campsites to lodges. The itinerary is as follows:

  • Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti: Depart from Arusha at 6:00 a.m. for Serengeti National Park, a drive of about 6-7 hours covering 335 kilometers. Upon arrival in the Central Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive, exploring the park's diverse wildlife. Your guide will then take you to your accommodation for dinner and rest.
  • Day 2: Full Day in Central Serengeti: After breakfast, spend the entire day exploring Central Serengeti. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, witnessing the park's rich wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Day 3: Central Serengeti Safari and Return to Arusha: After breakfast, continue with a morning game drive in Central Serengeti. After lunch, begin your journey back to Arusha, marking the end of your 3-day Serengeti safari.

3 days Arusha National Park, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

This 3-day Tanzania safari package offers a blend of experiences in Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, each known for its unique attractions and wildlife.

The cost of this package starts at $650 for budget group join, $750 for budget private, $1100 for mid-range, and $1600 for luxury. Accommodation options range from campsites to lodges within the parks. The itinerary is as follows:

  • Day 1: Arusha to Arusha National Park: Depart from Arusha at 8:00 a.m. for Arusha National Park, a short drive of about 1 hour. Enjoy a game drive and walking safari, exploring the park's diverse landscapes, including Mount Meru and Momella Lakes. After lunch, continue exploring until the afternoon. Then, proceed to your accommodation in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park: After breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park, a drive of about 2 hours covering 120 kilometers. Enjoy a full day of game drives, exploring the park's rich wildlife and scenic landscapes. In the evening, your guide will take you to your accommodation for dinner and rest.
  • Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater and Back to Arusha: After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a drive of about 2 hours. Descend into the crater for a game drive, exploring its abundant wildlife and stunning views. After lunch within the crater, continue exploring until the afternoon. Then, return to Arusha, marking the end of your 3-day safari.

3 days Selous and Mikumi National Park Safari

This 3-day Tanzania safari tour to Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park offers an incredible adventure through Southern Tanzania's premier wildlife destinations.

The cost of this package starts at $700 for budget group join, $800 for budget private, $1150 for mid-range, and $1650 for luxury. Accommodation options include campsites and lodges within the parks. The itinerary is as follows:

  • Day 1: Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve: Depart from Dar es Salaam at 6:00 a.m. for Selous Game Reserve, a drive of about 5-6 hours covering 240 kilometers. Upon arrival, embark on a boat safari on the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. After the boat safari, proceed to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Day 2: Full Day in Selous Game Reserve: After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in Selous Game Reserve, exploring its diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and rest.
  • Day 3: Selous to Mikumi National Park and Return to Dar es Salaam: After breakfast, travel to Mikumi National Park, a drive of about 4 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive, exploring the park's wildlife and scenic views. After lunch, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your 3-day safari in Selous and Mikumi.
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