3-Days Tanzania Private Safari 2026-2027

3-Day Private Safari Highlights:

• Day 1: Drive from Arusha to Serengeti for a game drive in the central plains

• Day 2: Morning game drive in Serengeti, then travel to Ngorongoro Highlands

• Day 3: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, return to Arusha

• See a variety of wildlife: Spot lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and rhinos

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle: Travel in comfort with a professional guide throughout the journey.

Overview

This 3-day private safari takes you on an exciting journey through two of Tanzania’s most famous and unforgettable wildlife areas, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. It’s a great choice for travelers who want to see a lot in a short amount of time. You’ll travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a knowledgeable guide who will help you find animals, share facts about the parks, and make sure you enjoy every moment of your trip. This safari starts in Arusha and takes you through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania, from the rolling green hills of the highlands to the wide, open plains of the Serengeti. In the Serengeti, you’ll have the chance to see many kinds of animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest. The park is especially famous for the Great Migration, but even outside migration season, the wildlife is amazing.

On the final day, you’ll visit the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife in a small area. The crater is home to thousands of animals, including black rhinos, hippos, buffalo, and flamingos. Because the animals stay inside the crater all year round, it offers excellent game viewing in every season. With beautiful views, peaceful nights at your lodges, and exciting game drives each day, this safari offers a perfect mix of adventure, nature, and comfort.

 Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Your adventure starts early in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Arusha. You’ll begin the long but scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park. On the way, you’ll pass through farmland, Maasai villages, and the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You may stop for photos or to stretch along the way. By early afternoon, you’ll arrive in the Serengeti and begin your first game drive. You’ll explore the central plains, where you can often see large herds of zebras and wildebeest, as well as predators like lions and cheetahs. The landscape is wide and open, perfect for spotting animals from a distance.

·         Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight inside Serengeti National Park in a mid-range tented camp

Day 2: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, you’ll go on a morning game drive in the Serengeti. Mornings are great for seeing animals when they are active and hunting. You may come across elephants heading to water or hyenas finishing a night hunt. Your guide will help you find the best spots and explain the animals’ behaviors. Later in the morning, you’ll begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro highlands. As you leave the Serengeti, you’ll continue to see wildlife along the way. You’ll climb into the cooler highlands and reach the area near the crater in the late afternoon, just in time to relax and enjoy the views.

·         Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight near Ngorongoro Crater in a mid-range lodge

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to the gate of the Ngorongoro Crater and descend down into this unique and beautiful area. The crater is home to a large number of animals, including buffalo, warthogs, hippos, lions, and sometimes even leopards. There’s also a chance to spot the rare black rhino here. You’ll enjoy a game drive on the crater floor, stopping for a picnic lunch near a hippo pool. After lunch, you’ll drive back up to the crater rim and begin the return journey to Arusha. You’ll arrive in the late afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your travel plans.

·         Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (return to your own hotel in Arusha)

Included

·         Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guides
All national park and crater entry fees
Two nights in mid-range lodges or camps
All meals as listed (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Bottled water during the safari
Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
All government taxes and charges

Excludes

International and domestic flights
Visa fees and travel insurance
Tips for the safari guide and lodge staff
Drinks at lodges (alcohol and soft drinks)
Optional activities (such as village visits)
Personal items like laundry, souvenirs, and snacks