3-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari
Three concentrated days through Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, paired with high-quality lodges and private guiding.
Adapt this safari to my datesA short safari with no compromise on comfort
This compact private route links Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater, using carefully located luxury accommodation to make the most of limited time.
- Luxury accommodation
- Private vehicle and guide
- Tarangire night-drive option
- Lake Manyara
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Efficient three-day route
Three parks, carefully connected
The route minimises unnecessary backtracking while retaining full game-viewing days.
Elephants and baobabs
Optional night drive
Forest and lake
Rift Valley scenery
Crater floor
Dense wildlife
Strong locations
Private guiding
Day-by-day itinerary
This route is a starting point. Nights, camps and activities can all be adjusted.
Day 1Tarangire National Park
Early this morning we depart Arusha with a picnic lunch for our short drive to the Tarangire National Park gate where we enter and spend the remainder of the day game viewing. Mid to late afternoon we head to Lemala Mpingo Ridge for dinner and overnight. We also take the opportunity for a night game drive tonight.
Day 2Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, we depart Tarangire to spend the day game viewing in Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch. Mid-afternoon we ascend the Rift Valley Escarpment for a walk on the Ngorongoro Crater rim with one of the NCAA guides before making our way to The Highlands Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
Day 3Ngorongoro Crater
Early this morning we descend the crater walls with a picnic lunch for game viewing. After lunch, we depart for Arusha arriving mid to late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Choose the level that suits you
We are not tied to particular camps. Recommendations are based on location, guiding, atmosphere and current value for your dates.
Classic
Comfortable, characterful tented camps and lodges in strong wildlife locations.
Explore Classic SafariLuxury
High-quality camps with excellent locations, polished service and added comfort.
Explore Luxury SafariUltra-luxury
Outstanding camps, private experiences and seamless logistics using the finest available options.
Typically included
- Private 4WD safari vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Accommodation and meals as proposed
- Park and conservation fees
- Unlimited game-drive kilometres
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Premium drinks and personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not in the proposal
Local knowledge, private guiding and three decades of experience
Adapt this luxury safari to your dates
Tell us your dates and preferred hotel standard. We’ll check current availability and build the strongest three-day version.
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