Big Five Express | 3 Days

Short on time but determined to experience the best safari Tanzania has to offer? This action-packed 3-day wildlife safari proves that extraordinary African safari experiences do not require weeks of travel. Designed for travellers with limited time — whether you are on a business stopover in East Africa, combining with a Kilimanjaro climb, or adding a safari extension to a Zanzibar beach holiday — this express Tanzania tour delivers maximum wildlife in minimum time without compromising on quality. Day one immerses you in Tarangire National Park, where some of the largest elephant herds in Africa roam beneath ancient baobab trees alongside lions, leopards, and over 550 bird species. Day two transitions through the scenic Karatu highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an optional visit to a traditional Maasai village. The safari culminates with a dawn descent into the Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most wildlife-dense ecosystems on the planet, where all Big Five species (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhinoceros) can realistically be spotted in a single game drive. Travelling in a custom 4x4 vehicle with an experienced Tanzanian guide, this is the most affordable and time-efficient way to experience world-class game drives in northern Tanzania. Ideal for first-time safari travellers, solo adventurers, and anyone who wants an authentic wildlife safari without the commitment of a longer itinerary.