Safari Itinerary · Tanzania · Northern Circuit Safari
3 Day Tanzania Safari
From $1,800 per person
This 3 Day Tanzania Safari is designed for travelers who want a focused wildlife experience without committing to a long safari. Starting and ending in Arusha, the journey combines Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, two outstanding destinations on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
The safari begins among Tarangire’s baobab landscapes and wildlife rich plains, followed by a full crater experience in Ngorongoro. Tarangire is especially known for its large elephant populations, ancient baobabs, seasonal wildlife concentrations and varied habitats.
This itinerary suits visitors with limited time, travelers arriving from Zanzibar, and first time safari guests who want to experience Tanzania’s wildlife before continuing to another destination.
Duration · 3 days
From, per person · $1,800
Flights & transfers · Included
About this itinerary
Designed for travelers with only three days available, this safari keeps the route practical while giving you meaningful time in two major wildlife areas.
You travel in a private safari vehicle with an experienced guide who follows wildlife activity and chooses suitable viewing areas throughout the journey. The schedule balances game drives, scenic travel and comfortable overnight stays.
The route also works well for Zanzibar visitors who fly or travel into northern Tanzania before returning to Arusha for their onward connection.
Best suited to: couples, families, first time safari travelers and private groups.
Itinerary
Each day has been structured to give you time for wildlife, scenery and comfortable travel between destinations.
Arusha to Serengeti
Your safari begins in Arusha after breakfast. Meet your safari guide and depart for Game viewing begins as you enter the Serengeti plains. Expect to see lions, hyenas, gazelles and topi before you reach camp.
Overnight: Serengeti House of Nature
Day 2
Full Day Serengeti
Leave at sunrise when predators are active. Search the Seronera River valley for leopards in the trees. Visit the kopjes, where lions rest on warm rocks. Cheetahs hunt on the short grass plains.Take a midday break at camp or eat a picnic lunch in the field.
Overnight: Nyikani Migration Camp
Day 3
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before beginning the return journey to Arusha.
Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for a relaxed morning, a short scenic stop or an optional cultural experience before continuing toward Arusha.
Your guide will take you through the highlands and countryside as you make your way back to the city. Arrive in Arusha in time for your onward flight, airport transfer or continuation of your Tanzania holiday.
Overnight:
Arusha
The complete package
Everything included.
STAY
TARANGIRE
1 Night · Lodge or tented camp
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
KARATU / NGORONGORO
1 Night · Selected lodge
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
ARUSHA
1 Night · Selected hotel
Breakfast included
Experiences
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Game drives through Tarangire’s wildlife rich landscapes, with opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife.
Private safari vehicle
Game drives through Tarangire’s wildlife rich landscapes, with opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife.
Experienced safari guide
Full day crater game drive with opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras and other wildlife.
Flexible safari approach
Game drives across the Serengeti plains, following wildlife activity and exploring different areas of the park.
Travel
PRIVATE SAFARI VEHICLE
Private 4×4 safari transport throughout the safari.
PRIVATE SAFARI VEHICLE
Experienced local driver-guide throughout your journey.
PRIVATE SAFARI VEHICLE
Experienced local driver-guide throughout your journey.
Speak to a safari specialist
Let's plan your journey.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours
Everything included
A clear overview of what is covered in your safari package. Your final proposal will list the exact accommodation, activities and transport arrangements.
Transport
Private safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide, fuel and park transfer costs.
Accommodation
Accommodation according to the selected package and the final itinerary confirmation.
Meals
Meals are provided according to the meal plan shown in your confirmed itinerary.
Park Fees
Applicable national park and conservation fees included according to the confirmed route.
Usually excluded: international flights, visas, travel insurance, personal purchases, tips and items not listed in your confirmed proposal.