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The 15 Best 3-Day Experiences in Tanzania

151 tours  ·  from $176 a head

This is the shortlist you would hand a friend flying in: 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 - Afternoon wildlife watching in Serengeti National Park
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari - Day One: From Arusha to Serengeti
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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

2.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

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

Review of a 3-day Serengeti safari from Arusha with private transport, budget camping, game drives, Ngorongoro Crater, meals, and wildlife tips.

“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 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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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 Tanzania camping safari from Arusha, visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara for $700.

“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 1: Lake Manyara beneath the Rift Valley escarpment
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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

Review of a 3-day private Tanzania safari from Arusha to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire, with meals and lodging included.

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

A practical review of this 3-day Tanzania safari, covering Serengeti wildlife, Ngorongoro Crater camping, price, timing, guides, and value.

“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

7.3 Days Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $1,500

Review of a budget Tanzania safari from Arusha to Tarangire and Ngorongoro, with practical advice on wildlife, lodges, guides, price, and planning.

“Very reliable company, I travelled with a friendly and professional guide who was an excellent and safe driver. I have seen beautiful landscapes, a lot of animals, I have got a lot of info about the wildlife. I can recommend this company to everyone.”

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MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK - 3 Days - Day 2: The main seven-hour game drive
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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, resort stays, wildlife, pricing, and practical 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 two: ten hours around Mkata and Chamgore
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2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park

3 Days 2 Nights Group Joining Serengeti and Ngorogoro Safari - Day two: sunrise, predators, and the road back
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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 2: Descending into Ngorongoro Crater
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3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha

Private 3 Days 2 Nights Mikumi Adventures - Day two: a long morning among Mikumi’s animals
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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

Review of a private three-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with game drives, Maasai culture, meals, lodging, costs, and practical tips.

“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 and Serengeti, with wildlife highlights, camping details, costs, 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 1: The long road from Dar es Salaam to the Rufiji River
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3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

14.3 Days Selous (Nyerere National Park)

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

Review of a 3-day Nyerere National Park safari from Dar es Salaam, with boat safari, game drive, walking safari, lodge stay, and practical tips.

“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 1: From Dar es Salaam to an afternoon in 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 of a 3-day Mikumi safari from Dar es Salaam, with park fees, meals, lodging, open-roof 4x4 drives, 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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