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3-Day Essence of Tanzania - Luxury

Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

3-Day Essence of Tanzania - Luxury

4.9 / 5 · 544 reviews Offered by Soul of Tanzania 3-Day

Overview

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.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

3-Day

Route

Arusha to Arusha

Via Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater

Country & park

Tanzania / Tarangire National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Activities

game drives

Accommodation

Nimali Tarangire Camp - Luxury lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

3-Day Essence of Tanzania - Luxury
Tarangire National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 $3,240 USD $2,140 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 $3,240 USD $2,140 USD
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 $3,240 USD $2,140 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 $3,090 USD $2,040 USD
Dec 16, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 $3,240 USD $2,140 USD
Jan 4, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 $3,240 USD $2,140 USD
Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 $3,090 USD $2,040 USD
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 $2,760 USD $1,820 USD
Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 $3,240 USD $2,140 USD
Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 $3,240 USD $2,140 USD
Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 $3,240 USD $2,140 USD
Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 $3,090 USD $2,040 USD
Dec 16, 2027 - Jan 3, 2028 $3,240 USD $2,140 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 2 are free.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1 Tarangire NP
Day 2-3 Ngorongoro Crater
End Arusha (Day 3)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Nimali Tarangire Camp

Day 1

Nimali Tarangire Camp

Luxury lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Nimali Tarangire CampNimali Tarangire CampNimali Tarangire Camp
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

Day 2

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

Luxury tented camp on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Ngorongoro Lion's Paw CampNgorongoro Lion's Paw CampNgorongoro Lion's Paw Camp

Day 3

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

All Meals Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Tarangire National Park

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from your hotel at 8 am and take you to a very special national park. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zone. The park is particularly known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees (the largest trees on the continent) which fill the landscape and dwarf the animals next to them. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and, of course, elephants. In fact, the park has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views of the river and wildlife (with good chances of seeing a hunt while having your picnic). In the afternoon, we will do a game drive before continuing to your accommodation. There is a possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level. Luxury lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Nimali Tarangire Camp Luxury lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Lake Manyara National Park and Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park and Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

You'll be picked up from your accommodation early in the morning for a full day game drive in Lake Manyara. Although small in dimension (205sq miles), the park has breathtaking scenery. It is well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees, as well as a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park include giraffes, elephants, impalas and a huge number of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. Some unique facts about this park include the tree-climbing lions and the flamingos in the lakeshore. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that can not be described in words, and the game drives along the lake provide stunning photo opportunities of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and the lake in the background. Some extra tours are possible, including a bike tour or a boat excursion. In the afternoon, transfer to Ngorongoro for the night. Possibility to downgrade or upgrade your accommodation level. Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Ngorongoro Crater

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the Wonders of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102sq miles and has 2,000ft high walls, making it virtually Noah's ark. It inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino. The concentration of African wildlife is the greatest on the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingoes, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. We'll start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After a fantastic afternoon game drive, ascend the crater and exit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha at around 5 pm but we can be flexible if needed (i.e. flight to catch). All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Soul of Tanzania
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Offered by

Soul of Tanzania

4.9 operator rating 544 reviews

Soul of Tanzania was created with love, and out of decades of experience in safaris, to offer what no other tour operator was able to offer: Unparalleled flexibility and dedication. Our team will always go the extra mile to make your journey unforgettable. Since the first moment you contact us, until it's time to say goodbye, you will have instant customer care, high end equipment, amazing vehicles and, most importantly, the guides.

Office In

Tanzania

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Perfect Safari

We were genuinely happy to have loved our experience with Soul of Tanzania. Congratulations to the excellent, competent, and always helpful guides, and for the excellent organization of the trip. Your guides have a feeling and an eye for spotting an animal from a long distance. FANTASTIC. They know how to create a very friendly atmosphere with the client. It's a good thing we went during the "off-season," because at one point there were almost 50 jeeps "on top" of one animal. The staff, as well as the service at the accommodations, was always impeccable. It's good to feel that our money was well spent on this trip, which will certainly remain in our memories forever. This victory is something no one can take away from you or from us. Our children and grandchildren say they want to come on the next safari too. Thank you very much.

Photo by Nuno e Manuela
Photo by Nuno e Manuela
Photo by Nuno e Manuela

Nuno e Manuela · Portugal

Verified

Amazing

We just finished a five full-day tour in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. Our guide was Julieth and things couldn’t have been better: great weather, so many animals, and the best guide ever. We had so many amazing experiences that were driven by Julieth’s experience and knowledge. We learned a ton, took hundreds of pictures of animals, and made memories that will stay with us for a lifetime. The only thing we would add is that late January is the perfect time due to all of the animal babies and fewer tourists. Thank you Soul of Tanzania and especially Julieth!

Kristi · United States

Verified

Trip of a lifetime.

We had an amazing experience!! We did the 8 day Tanzania tour. We spent time at Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater and Lake Eyasi. We had Sammy (Samwel) as our guide. He was the best!!! Funny, kind, informative and helpful in every way. We felt like family. We asked to change our last day at the last minute and he drove us around Arusha and we got to see where he grew up and MT Kilimanjaro in the distance. He was great at spotting animals and we saw the big 5!!! We still yell “Buuuuusshhh Chickens” to this day. Only thing I’d change is skip Lake Eyasi and spend another day in the crater.

Cheri M · United States

Verified

Perfect holiday with the perfect driver!!!

Glorious 3 week holiday in Zanzibar and Northern Tanzania! After not a few forays into East Africa this was the winner ... and all thanks to the people behind the scenes helping us plan like Manuel ... and the driver who rules them all ... JAMES KAAYA!!! The variety of places we wanted to go and the experiences we hoped to have all came to life seamlessly, safely and was nothing short of good times with plenty of laughs! The historic walks through the sites of Zanzibar, the water activities of the ephemeral Indian Ocean, and trek through the monkey-filled forests were a solid introduction to the country. However the Star of the Show was the safari adventures with James at the wheel! He possessed an uncanny ability to spot animals from far and near, to make predictions where animals would be when all the other drivers seemed to be clustered in the wrong spots and to get us within what seemed like touching distance of each and every animal of the National Parks and Conservation Areas! We easily ticked every box of our hit list. Lions exceeded 100, cheetahs and leopards by the dozen, gnus in the thousands. James seemed to know people in every park, hamlet, and nondescript backroad we traversed endlessly both giving and receiving tips on where the hot spots were that day. We passed not a few breakdowns, drivers and despondent looking tourists stuck in muddy ravines and wheels spinning along lakeshores, but our James navigated these obstacles effortlessly, patiently and always kept us safe! Not only did he never get lost but on several other occasions helped other drivers find their accomadations! He seemed to have a built-in GPS! We really felt like we won the Driver Lottery this time! Well played Mr James Kaaya! And thank you Unlimited Expeditions - Soul of Tanzania! We shall return!

Ro-Ro · Canada

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Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 2 are free.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Nimali Tarangire Camp - Luxury lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Arusha

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Soul of Tanzania, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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