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3-Day Essence of Tanzania – Luxury

This tour is the perfect itinerary for those who only have 3 days available and wish to visit the most famous national parks in Tanzania. Except from the Serengeti, this tour will give you a great understanding of Tanzanian national parks in a short amount of time.

Your luxury safari begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a wilderness famous for its majestic baobab trees and the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Enjoy an unhurried game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers throughout the day.

Luxury Experience Highlights:

  • Exclusive game viewing in less-crowded terrain

  • Superb elephant photography opportunities

  • Possibility of spotting lions, leopards, and vast herds of zebras and wildebeest

  • Picnic lunch served in a serene setting within the park

In the late afternoon, continue to the cool highlands of Karatu. Arrive at your luxury lodge, where warm hospitality, gourmet dining, and beautiful gardens welcome you after your first day in the bush.

Overnight: Luxury Lodge in Karatu


After breakfast, ascend into the misty Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eden of Africa. This natural amphitheater shelters an incredible density of wildlife and offers one of the best chances in Tanzania to see the Big Five in a single day.

Luxury Experience Highlights:

  • Exclusive game drive on the crater floor

  • High chances of spotting black rhino

  • Large prides of lions, big-tusked elephants, hippos, buffalo, hyenas, and abundant plains game

  • Elegant picnic lunch served at a scenic spot inside the crater

After a full day of exploration, return to your luxury lodge in Karatu to unwind by the fireplace or enjoy a spa treatment before dinner.

Overnight: Luxury Lodge in Karatu

This morning, head toward the lush and beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, set beneath the towering walls of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a relaxed yet rewarding game drive through groundwater forests alive with birdlife and baboon troops, then follow the lake’s edge in search of flamingos, elephants, giraffes, and—if lucky—the famous tree-climbing lions.

Luxury Experience Highlights:

  • Gentle forest drives perfect for photography

  • Vibrant birdlife and scenic lake views

  • Close-range encounters with primates and elephants

  • Final elegant picnic lunch of your safari

After your final game drive, return comfortably to Arusha, where your luxury adventure concludes.

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3-Day Essence of Tanzania – Luxury

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Safari Cost Includes

Transfers

  • All transfers described on the program

Accommodation & Meals

  • Hotels and lodges described on the program
  • Meals described on the program
  • Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee, tea and wine while in the jeep on safari

Guiding & Game-Driving

  • Certified and experienced English, French, Germany, Spanish, Chinese and Italian-speaking safari guide
  • Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets
  • National park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees)
  • Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas
  • 24/7 phone support service
  • Medical kit

Safari Cost Excludes Safari Cost Excludes

  • Air tickets;
  • Visa fee;
  • Travel insurance;
  • Tips to your safari guide ($15-20 per person per day).

Please note:

  • By default our tours include shared accommodation in twin/double rooms, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Single supplement is available upon request. Please refer to the program to see your accommodation arrangements
  • Moshi and Arusha-based accommodations usually include breakfast only, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Please refer to the program to see your meal plans on each night
  • Camps are the most common type of accommodation in savannah. Many of them work on solar energy. This sometimes means bucket showers, limited wi-fi and no hair dryers, all in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We encourage you to do some basic research on the accommodations in your program to ensure the safari matches your travel style

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