15 3-Day Experiences in Tanzania That Repay the Whole Day Out

1.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815Our pick

Travel from Arusha in a small group of up to seven for two nights of camping, daily game drives, and meals across Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll sleep at Seronera and on the crater rim, with a guide such as Elias explaining wildlife along the way. Expect long drives, early starts, and a classic, budget-minded safari.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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2.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $1,455

Travel from Arusha to Serengeti National Park for an afternoon drive, a full day on the plains, and an early Ngorongoro Crater tour. Gosheni Safaris includes private transport, camping accommodation, meals, park fees, bottled water, and hotel pickup. Guide Bariki is specifically praised, though guide assignment should be confirmed.

“We hit all “big five” in the first afternoon. Great experience! Our guide Bariki went the extra mile to make this a truly special trip.”

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4.3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $700

Travel from Arusha through three very different parks in three days. Expect elephant country and baobabs at Tarangire, a wildlife-packed crater descent at Ngorongoro, and birdlife, baboons, and tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara. Camping, meals, and guide service keep the $700 price practical, with pickup and return at Jevas Hotel EncoreTZ.

“Ngorongoro was easily the best part of the trip! Overall, Suricata Safaris and Hilary were very communicative. Pickup and dropoff back in Arusha was easy. Our driver Lewis was knowledgeable and our cook Moussa provided delicious hot food! If I'm back in Tanzania for another safari, I will definitely be using the company again. Thanks!”

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5.3 Days Private Safari – manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $1,000

Start in Arusha at 7:30 a.m. with a private guide and driver, then visit Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Expect game drives, lodge accommodation, meals, and a tightly planned route. Guides such as Gerson, Miraj, Joseph, and Maliaki have led this safari, though your assigned guide may differ.

“From the first conversation with Matt for the trip planning to the last animal sighting with our guide Gerson, Rupia Adventure made this trip, "The Trip of a Lifetime". The game drives, Bush camps, Lodges, cultural tours and knowledge of Read more”

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6.3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $815

Travel from Arusha to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with a professional English-speaking guide, camping gear, park fees, and meals included. The group is limited to six people. Expect long drives, basic camping, big game, and a packed schedule designed to cover two of Tanzania’s finest safari areas in three days.

“The first accommodation (Serengeti) was a disaster. No shower, no lights, everything dirty… We did the safari with other person, who had another place to sleep and he didn’t offered to carry him to his hotel (the only thing he said is that he shRead more”

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7.03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $815

Spend three days tracking wildlife in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with a qualified 4WD guide. You will camp on the crater rim, search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos, and return to Arusha after the crater drive. Guides may include Emmanuel, Innocent, or Charles.

“Wonderful experience ! We had a private safari and everything went so smooth. The driver is very experienced, the lodges are top notch and safe. We also got to see all the animals ( big 5 ✅ ). I really recommend Crater explorer.”

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8.Mikumi National Park – 3 Days

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $725

Travel from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for two nights, afternoon, sunrise, sunset, and full-day game drives. Expect giraffes, elephants, buffalo, birds, and possible lions, leopards, and wild dogs. Meals are included, dietary needs can be accommodated, and the private tour ends with return transport to the airport or ferry.

“N/A Complete dissatisfaction, 😥 disappointing . Called 24 hours before to confirm . Gave my cell number and confirmed my location to no available. Woke up early to get ready for 7am pick up, I called at 6:40 am since i did hear the day before Read more”

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9.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $650Best value

You leave Dar es Salaam at 6:30 am for a private 3-day Mikumi safari with game drives, local meals, and two nights near the park. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, zebras, and wildebeests around Mkata, Chamgore, and the flood plains. Guides may include Benson, Method, Shani, Freddy, or Nassary.

“Nive expérience. We had the chance to see all animals. We had good guide keen to show us the good spots. Nice experience.”

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10.3 Days 2 Nights Group Joining Serengeti and Ngorogoro Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $900

Travel from Arusha into Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater in a shared, open-roof 4x4. You get an English-speaking guide, all meals, camping gear, accommodation, mineral water, and charging sockets. The small group has a maximum of seven people, with sunrise and sunset game drives included.

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11.3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $700

You’ll visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara on a three-day camping safari from Arusha. A guide and cook handle the driving, meals, camps, and park fees, with groups capped at 15. Past departures have included guides such as Abdul, Gabriel, Joshua, and Omari, though your team may differ.

“The organisation was very flexible and fast with responses. We booked very late and still had a great and fair priced Safari.”

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12.Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $700

Travel privately from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park for evening and full-day game drives, picnic lunches, and a Maasai village visit. The trip includes transport, two nights of lodging, six meals, park fees, and pickup from your hotel, airport, or ferry. Guide Stéphane and driver Babou are named in one detailed account, though staffing may vary.

“De la prise en charge à Dar es Salaam au camp Bastian tout était superbe Stéphane notre guide s’est plié en deux pour nous faire plaisir le chauffeur Babou était très gentil Si vous voulez passer un moment inoubliable ce safari est fait pour vous”

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14.3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $850

Spend three days and two nights in Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous, with Kihindo Tours and Safaris. Expect a private drive from Dar es Salaam, a Rufiji River boat safari, a full-day game drive, and a morning walking safari. Guides such as William, Idris, Abel, and Michael are frequently assigned to this route.

“We had amazing time at this Safari. We handled the booking with Winnie. She was really fast with answers and she was really polite.”

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15.3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP – Accommodation Inside the Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $825

Leave Dar es Salaam at 7:00 a.m. for Mikumi National Park, then search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wild dogs, and more from an open-roof 4x4. You receive park fees, meals, water, two nights of lodging, and private transport. Ask about French-speaking guide Tatiana or driver-guide Mansour when booking.

“Nous avons effectué ce safari avec nos 2 enfants (8 & 16 ans) C'était pour nous tous, 3 jours inoubliables, Beaucoup d'espèces d'animaux et en quantité remarquable. Un grand merci à Mansour notre chauffeur et Tatiana notre guide parlant très bien le français.”

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