Short Safaris (1–4 Days)
Limited time? These short safaris pack the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and the Serengeti into a few unforgettable days.
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Why choose Short Safaris
Limited time? These short safaris pack the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and the Serengeti into a few unforgettable days.
- Ideal for a stopover or tight schedule
- Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire in 2–3 days
- Day trips from Arusha possible
- Easy to add to a Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar holiday
Private & fully tailor-madePackages
Short Safaris (1–4 Days)
Every itinerary is private and can be adjusted to your dates, group size and budget.
From$690per person
Mid-range
2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
A short, rewarding safari: elephants beneath the baobabs of Tarangire, then a full morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.
From$1,150per person
Mid-range
3-Day Tarangire, Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari
Three of northern Tanzania's finest parks in three days: elephants, Rift Valley forests and the wildlife-filled Ngorongoro Crater.
From$1,690per person
Mid-range
4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Two nights on the Serengeti plains and a morning in the Ngorongoro Crater: the essential Tanzania safari in four days.
From$280per person
Mid-range
1-Day Arusha National Park Walking & Canoe Safari
A perfect day trip from Arusha: game drive, a walking safari with an armed ranger and canoeing on the Momella Lakes beneath Mount Meru.
From$780per person
Budget
3-Day Budget Camping Safari: Tarangire & Ngorongoro
An affordable, authentic safari: sleep under canvas in public campsites and explore Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater with your private guide and cook.
From$1,190per person
Budget
4-Day Budget Camping Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Camp inside the Serengeti and hear lions roar at night: the classic adventure safari at a budget-friendly price.
From$1,950per person
Mid-range
4-Day Mikumi & Nyerere Safari from Dar es Salaam
Discover the wild south: open plains in Mikumi, then boat safaris on the Rufiji River in Nyerere, starting and ending in Dar es Salaam.
From$1,650per person
Mid-range
3-Day Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking
Follow in Jane Goodall's footsteps: two days tracking wild chimpanzees in the forests above Lake Tanganyika.
From$720per person
Mid-range
2-Day Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
A compact northern safari: tree-climbing lions and flamingos at Lake Manyara, then a morning inside the Ngorongoro Crater.
From$820per person
Budget
3-Day Budget Safari: Arusha NP, Tarangire & Lake Manyara
Three parks on a budget: giraffes and colobus monkeys in Arusha National Park, elephants in Tarangire and the lakeside forest of Manyara, camping with your own cook.
From$1,590per person
Mid-range
4-Day Arusha NP, Tarangire, Manyara & Ngorongoro Safari
Four very different northern parks without the long drive to the Serengeti: forest, baobab country, a Rift Valley lake and the famous crater.
From$640per person
Mid-range
2-Day Mkomazi National Park & Rhino Sanctuary Safari
An off-the-beaten-track escape from Moshi or Arusha to the wild dry country of Mkomazi, home to a black rhino sanctuary and African wild dog programme.
From$1,450per person
Mid-range
4-Day Mkomazi & Arusha National Park Safari
Two quiet parks in the shadow of Kilimanjaro: the forests and lakes of Arusha National Park and the semi-arid wilderness of Mkomazi.
From$990per person
Mid-range
2-Day Saadani Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar
Add a real safari to your Zanzibar holiday: a short flight across the channel to Saadani for game drives and a Wami River boat trip.
From$1,190per person
Mid-range
3-Day Saadani Bush & Beach Safari
Tanzania's only coastal national park: game drives, a Wami River boat safari and walks on an empty Indian Ocean beach.
From$590per person
Budget
2-Day Mikumi National Park Safari from Dar es Salaam
The easiest safari from Dar es Salaam: open plains with lions, elephants, giraffes and buffalo, just a few hours down the road.
From$990per person
Mid-range
3-Day Mikumi Safari & Udzungwa Waterfall Hike
Game drives in Mikumi combined with a forest hike to the Sanje waterfall in the Udzungwa Mountains, home to rare primates.
From$490per person
Budget
2-Day Udzungwa Mountains Sanje Waterfalls Hike
A short hiking trip into the ancient rainforest of the Udzungwa Mountains, with waterfall swims and rare primates.
From$1,290per person
Mid-range
4-Day Udzungwa Mountains & Mikumi Hiking Safari
A longer mix of walking and wildlife: two days of rainforest trails in Udzungwa and game drives in Mikumi.
From$3,450per person
Luxury
4-Day Ruaha Fly-in Safari
Fly straight into Tanzania's great wilderness park for three nights of game drives and walks in prime big-cat country.
From$3,950per person
Luxury
3-Day Mahale Mountains Chimpanzee Fly-in
Fly to the forested shores of Lake Tanganyika to track wild chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains.
From$2,150per person
Mid-range
4-Day Gombe Chimpanzees & Lake Tanganyika
Two chimpanzee treks in Gombe, where Jane Goodall began her research, plus time on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see the Serengeti on a short safari?
Yes, our 4-day safari includes two nights in the Serengeti, or you can fly in to save driving time.
Is a one-day safari worth it?
Yes, Arusha National Park or the Ngorongoro Crater can be visited as a full-day trip from Arusha.
