3 DAYS TANZANIA LUXURY SAFARI

Overview

This 3-day Tanzanian luxury safari enables you to experience the two major parks on the northern circuit of Tanzania. You will visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees as well as the largest African elephants and you will also visit Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site as well as a geo-park. You will stay at luxury lodges.

Experience the best of Tanzania in just three unforgettable days with our 3 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari, carefully designed for travelers who want world-class wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and premium comfort. This short luxury safari takes you to two of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the legendary Big Five.

Operated by Mellivora African Travels, this luxury safari combines expert guiding, private 4×4 safari vehicles, hand-picked luxury lodges, and personalized service to ensure an exceptional African safari experience. Whether you are visiting Tanzania on a tight schedule, extending a Zanzibar beach holiday, or seeking a high-end short safari, this tour delivers outstanding value without compromising quality.

Key Highlights

Game drives in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
High chances of spotting the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino)
Private luxury 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional, English-speaking safari guide
Beautiful scenery and endless photographic opportunities
Hand-selected luxury lodges and tented camps
All meals included during the safari
Seamless transfers from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport/JRO or Arusha Airport/ARK), you will be met by your personal driver guide or representative. You will proceed to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay, waiting for your adventures to start on the following day.

Arusha is known as the “Safari Capital” and offers a blend of colonial history and vibrant local markets. Depends on your arrival time we can take you around for the city tour where you will get a city sightseeing and know more about Arusha city, visit the local markets and the Maasai market curious and craft and get to experience the busy city.

Accommodation: Overnight at Gran Melia Arusha

Meals: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire

After breakfast, your luxury safari begins with a private pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. You’ll travel in a comfortable, custom built 4×4 safari vehicle toward Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

Upon entering the park, enjoy a full game drive with picnic lunch inside the park. Tarangire is famous for its diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species. The Tarangire River attracts animals year-round, making it one of the best parks for wildlife viewing in northern Tanzania.

In the late afternoon, you’ll exit the park and head to your luxury lodge, where you’ll enjoy a gourmet dinner and overnight stay surrounded by nature.

Accommodation: Overnight at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Ngorongoro to Arusha

After breakfast, descend down the Great Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the largest unbroken calderas on the planet with over 25,000 wild creatures in the caldera. There are more prides per capita than anywhere on earth. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five, lion, leopard, black rhinos, elephant, and buffalo. It is one of the world’s most astonishing places and among the 8th wonders of the world, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers mountain forests, woodlands, grasslands, lakes, swamps, and two major rivers. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, which marks the end of your adventures with us.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Includes the following:

Private 4×4 luxury safari vehicle with pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier
All park entry fees and conservation fees
Luxury accommodation as per itinerary
A Professional, experienced safari guide
All meals as indicated in the itinerary
Mineral water, soft drinks, beer, and wine (on Jeep).
Daily tour briefing (to keep you aware and help you be prepared for the next day).
Activities as per the itinerary above.
Airport or hotel transfers (Arusha / Kilimanjaro)
Ngorongoro Crater service fees