Embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure with our 3 days 2 nights safaris from Arusha, offering the perfect balance between comprehensive game viewing and time efficiency. These expertly crafted itineraries allow you to experience multiple national parks within Tanzania’s renowned northern circuit, delivering diverse landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters. Our 3 days 2 nights safari packages depart from Arusha, Tanzania’s safari gateway, providing convenient access to some of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Our signature 3 days 2 nights safari from Arusha combines the elephant paradise of Tarangire National Park with the ecological wonder of Ngorongoro Crater. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire, where you’ll spend your first day exploring a landscape dominated by ancient baobab trees and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River. The park hosts Tanzania’s highest concentration of elephants alongside buffalo, lions, giraffes, and numerous antelope species. After a full day of game viewing, you’ll journey to accommodations near Ngorongoro for your first overnight stay. Day two features a full-day exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wildlife sanctuary where the legendary Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino) roam within the dramatic setting of a volcanic caldera. Your second night is spent at the same comfortable accommodation, allowing you to relax and reflect on the day’s sightings. The final morning often includes a cultural experience at a local Maasai village before returning to Arusha by late afternoon.
Another popular 3 days 2 nights safari from Arusha combines Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse habitats, with Ngorongoro Crater. This itinerary begins with an afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara, exploring its groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and alkaline lake shores where thousands of flamingos gather seasonally. After overnight accommodation near Lake Manyara, you’ll spend your second day exploring the wildlife paradise of Ngorongoro Crater before transferring to lodging along the crater rim. The final morning might include a visit to Olduvai Gorge, the famous archaeological site known as the “Cradle of Mankind,” before returning to Arusha.