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Home/Destinations/Arusha/3-day safari
3 days · Arusha itinerary

Arusha 3-Day Safari: The Classic Northern Circuit

Three days from Arusha covers Tanzania’s best parks. Here is how to spend a classic northern-circuit safari — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Tarangire
  2. 2Serengeti
  3. 3Ngorongoro Crater
  4. 4Big Five

Day 1: Tarangire

Game drive among elephants and baobabs.

Day 2: Serengeti

Track lions and the migration on the plains.

Day 3: Ngorongoro

Descend into the crater for the Big Five.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Arusha — prices per person.

3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha
Moshi
3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha
5.0(57)·3 days
from$780/ person
via Viator
4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha
4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater
5.0(41)·4 days
from$930/ person
via Viator
2 Days Private Safari in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Park
Arusha
2 Days Private Safari in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Park
5.0(52)·2 days
from$980/ person
via Viator
Private 4 Days Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Arusha
Private 4 Days Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
5.0(36)·4 days
from$1,790/ person
via Viator
4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti &Ngorongoro Lodge Safari Tour
Arusha
4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti &Ngorongoro Lodge Safari Tour
5.0(36)·4 days
from$2,280/ person
via Viator
4 Days lodge safari Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater & Walking
Arusha
4 Days lodge safari Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater & Walking
5.0(40)·4 days
from$720/ person
via Viator
5-Day Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha
Arusha
5-Day Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha
5.0(35)·5 days
from$1,180/ person
via Viator
5 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara Safaris
Kilimanjaro
5 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara Safaris
5.0(30)·5 days
from$3,500/ person
via Viator

3-day safari — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for a Tanzania safari?
Yes — a 3-day northern-circuit safari from Arusha covers Tarangire’s elephants, the Serengeti’s plains and lions, and the Ngorongoro Crater’s Big Five, delivering superb wildlife in a short trip.
What is the best 3-day safari from Arusha?
The classic Tarangire–Serengeti–Ngorongoro route is the most rewarding 3-day safari, balancing variety of landscapes and wildlife.
How much does a 3-day Arusha safari cost?
Budget roughly €500–€1,000+ per person for a 3-day group safari with park fees, transport, guide and lodging, depending on comfort level.

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