Luxury Tour Overview
The 3 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari offers a well-balanced wildlife experience, ideal for travelers who want more time on safari while still keeping the itinerary compact. This tour visits three of Northern Tanzania’s most renowned wildlife destinations—Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater—each known for excellent opportunities to encounter the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros.
This safari is perfect for first-time visitors, short holiday travelers, or those combining a safari with other experiences such as a beach holiday or cultural tour.
Tour Highlights
Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and baobab trees
Experience the vast plains of Serengeti National Park with abundant wildlife
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places to spot the Big Five
High chances of seeing lions, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinoceros
Travel with a professional safari guide in a private 4×4 safari vehicle
Comfortable lodge or tented camp accommodation with all meals included
Day by Day Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, a journey of approximately two to three hours.
Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park. Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds, seasonal river, and iconic baobab trees. Wildlife commonly spotted includes elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, and a wide range of bird species.
After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue with an afternoon game drive before driving to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the Ngorongoro Highlands and enjoying scenic views along the way.
Arrive in Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti is renowned for its endless plains and exceptional wildlife viewing, including frequent sightings of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of herbivores.
In the evening, check in at your lodge or tented camp within the park and enjoy dinner in a peaceful wilderness setting.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor hosts a remarkable concentration of wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros. Other wildlife includes lions, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and a wide variety of bird species.
After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend to the rim and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Tour Inclusions
✅ Accommodation as per itinerary
✅ Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✅ All ground transport & airport transfers
✅ Professional guide/driver & support crew
✅ Park, conservation, or trekking permits
✅ Scheduled activities and experiences
✅ First aid & safety support
✅ Equipment for camping or trekking (if included)
✅ Boats or ferries (if included)
✅ Beach & marine activity access (if included)
Tour Exclusions
❌ International flights
❌ Personal items & luggage
❌ Alcoholic & soft drinks (unless specified)
❌ Tips & gratuities for guides/staff
❌ Optional tours not listed in itinerary
❌ Travel/medical insurance
❌ Personal medical expenses
❌ Special equipment not mentioned (e.g., trekking poles, scuba gear)
Our Customer Reviews:
This 2-day safari was absolutely amazing! From the moment we were picked up in Arusha, everything was perfectly organized. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the game drives unforgettable. We saw elephants, lions, buffalo, and even a rhino in Ngorongoro Crater! The lodges were comfortable, meals were delicious, and the private safari experience gave us complete flexibility. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a short but unforgettable Tanzanian adventure!
I booked this safari with my family and it exceeded all expectations. Tarangire and Ngorongoro are breathtaking, and our guide made every moment special. The private vehicle meant we could stop and take photos whenever we wanted. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers who want comfort, flexibility, and adventure. Definitely worth every dollar!
