Tanzania · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best 3-Day Experiences in Tanzania

25 tours  ·  from $650 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 3-day experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Leaving Arusha for the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari - Eight hours across the Serengeti plains
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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

2.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

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

A practical review of a 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari from Arusha, with game drives, budget camping, meals, fees, and booking advice.

“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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3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

3.3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $1,100

Three days of camping, big cats, black rhino, and open plains in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with meals, guide, and transport included.

“Had an amazing trip! Our driver Emanuel was so knowledgable and was able to answer all our questions. When we were stopped watching animals he was reading up on the birds we could see! 10/10”

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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari - Day two: descending more than 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater
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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

4.3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

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

Review of a 3-day camping safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, with meals, a six-person group, and practical tips.

“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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3 Days Private Safari - manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire - Day 2: A 600-meter descent into Ngorongoro Crater
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3 Days Private Safari – manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

5.3 Days Private Safari – manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

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

A fast-paced 3-day Tanzania safari from Arusha visits Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire with meals and lodging included.

“Overall, a very well organized professional experience. Matt, the owner, was incredibly flexible and accommodating when planning the trip. He was very communicative and responsive and helped make this trip stress free.”

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3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania - Day one: the long road to Serengeti
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3 Days Small Group Safari to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater Tour in Tanzania

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

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

Review of a 3-day small-group safari from Arusha to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with camping, meals, guides, wildlife, and practical tips.

“Never went camping, let alone a Safari so this was a ton of firsts for me - and I would totally recommend it. George our driver a was a friendly and worked hard to make sure we saw the animals we wanted to see: lions, monkeys, elephants, giRead more”

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3 Days Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara parks

MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - 3 Days - Day two: the main seven-hour wildlife day
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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

8.MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK – 3 Days

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

Review of a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with game drives, meals, a snake park visit, pricing, transport, and booking advice.

“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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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park - Day 2: Ten hours around Mkata and Chamgore
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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

9.2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

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

Review of a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with private transport, game drives, meals, wildlife, and practical booking advice.

“They are scammers, stay away from them. My family and I went on a tour for seven days, the guides here are not helpful, they demanded extra money, the service was not that good, if any of you want to come, please check and then come,”

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3 Days 2 Nights Group Joining Serengeti and Ngorogoro Safari - The sunrise game drive and a second look at Serengeti
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3 Days 2 Nights Group Joining Serengeti and Ngorogoro Safari

3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha

Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures - Day 2: a full Mikumi game drive and Maasai culture
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Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures

12.Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures

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

A private three-day safari from Dar es Salaam with Mikumi game drives, Maasai culture, picnic lunches, and two nights in Tanzania.

“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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Arusha: 3-Day Safari to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti

13.3-Day Safari to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 43 reviews

Review of a 3-day shared safari from Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, with wildlife, camping, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“The safari offers a lot of impressive animal sightings and the nature is breathtaking, just as you'd hope. The food was really good and the team always made sure you felt right at home Just so you know, there's a $210 national park fee. A few organizational issues: • There are a lot of breaks and long waits between tours, like For example, at the gates of the national parks, which could be avoided with better planning. • The journey from Arusha to the first animal observation took about 8 hours - a very long distance before the actual safari experience began. • Unlike what was described, the route started…”

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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park) - Day two: a full day among Nyerere’s wildlife
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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

14.3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

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

Three days in Nyerere National Park with a Rufiji River boat safari, full-day game drive, walking safari, lodge stays, and Dar es Salaam transfers.

“We went to a private group safari as 4 friends and we had such a blast. Every minute of it including the safari itself, the accomodation, the food, the service was beyond expectations in the middle of the jungle.”

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3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP - Accommodation Inside the Park - Day one: the long road from Dar es Salaam to the park
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3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP – Accommodation Inside the Park

15.3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP – Accommodation Inside the Park

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

Review a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam with park accommodation, open-roof game drives, meals, fees, and practical booking advice.

“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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