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.






