The 15 Best Three-Day Safaris

1.Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,232 reviews · 3 days · from $122Our pick

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, Todgha Gorge, and Merzouga. You’ll ride camels at sunset and sunrise, eat Moroccan meals, hear Berber drums, and sleep in a standard or luxury private tent. Drivers such as Hichaam, Youness, and Mohamed Bakhouz are praised for safe, caring service.

“The activity lived up to our expectations. Our driver Abdelaali was great and very accommodating to all passengers. He kept us on schedule throughout the trip and had great knowledge of the areas we were driving through. The guide organised to take us around Ait Benhaddou was very knowledgeable too and let us go around the sight at a nice pace. Our guide at the Todra river was amazing - he took us to so many different areas and had great vibes throughout! The hotel on the first night was good and the food was delicious. The ride on the camels was breathtaking. Would defo recommend bringing lots of layers…”

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2.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815Top rated

Travel from Arusha into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a small group of up to seven. Expect camping at Seronera and Ngorongoro Simba, daily game drives, included meals, hotel transfers, and a chance to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and leopard.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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3.3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · from $540

Spend two nights in the Masai Mara on a small group safari from Nairobi. Your driver-guide leads two shorter game drives and one full-day outing, with chances to see big cats, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Khalifa is one guide praised for his humor and strong knowledge of Kenya.

“It was not a great start. I had to call the operator multiple times in order to be picked up - had I not reached out, I don't think I would've been picked up - that took 30-45 minutes from scheduled pick-up time - I even received a notification a Read more”

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4.3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 3 days · from $199

Spend three days in the Maasai Mara with a small group, skilled guides such as Sammy, Castro, or Paul, and game drives in a 4x4 with a pop-up roof. Expect self-contained tented camping, a full-day safari, optional Maasai village visit, and extra park fees beyond the $199 tour price.

“Our 3 days in Masai Mara were amazing! We saw many animals up close, which made the game drive unforgettable. We stayed at Giraffe Hill Camp – the tents were super cute, the food was good, and it felt really authentic. Our driver and guide Neethan was excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly, which made the experience even better. Overall, it’s a great and affordable option that I’d definitely recommend”

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5.3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $180

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan by tourist bus, stay two nights near Sauraha, and look for one-horned rhinos, crocodiles, and birds. The package includes park fees, meals, a Jeep safari, canoe ride, jungle walk, Tharu village visit, cultural show, and return transport.

“Had a very nice experience in Chitwan National Park. Communication and transportation with the organiser was overall very clear and smooth. We stayed at the Safari Adventure Lodge which was very pleasant but basic. Staff was very frienRead more”

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6.3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $221

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a Land Cruiser with a driver-guide, two nights in tented accommodation, and game drives across three days. Expect a Rift Valley stop, a full-day Mara search for lions and cheetahs, and an optional Maasai village visit for $20.

“Wir sind super begeistert von der Safari ! Wir wurden direkt am Flughafen in Nairobi abgeholt und wurden zunächst zum Treffpunkt ins Zentrum von Nairobi gebracht. Von dort aus ging es mit dem Jeep direkt zum Camp in die Nähe vom Nationalpark. Das Camp ist super gRead more”

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7.From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 133 reviews · 3 days · from $149

Spend three days in Chitwan with a guide such as Laxman, a 4-hour jeep safari, Rapti River canoe ride, Tharu dance show, elephant breeding center visit, two hotel nights, meals, park fees, and round-trip bus travel from Kathmandu or Pokhara.

“It was a great combination of jungle walk, canoe ride and jeep safari. It was also fantastic that we were taking the bus from Pokhara and returning to Kathmandu later on. That worked well The traditional dance was also very nice and a lot of fun. The hotel was super nice. Very friendly staff, good information and great location. We liked it a lot. :)”

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8.3 days Masai Mara on Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $3,360

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with your own English-speaking guide. The three-day plan includes park fees, meals, lodging, and several game drives, with economy, comfort, or luxury accommodation available. Guides such as George, Peter, and John have earned strong praise for their field skills.

“This was an amazing safari at Masai mara a wonderful landscape and scenery. Our driver George was well informed and experienced. He made our safari experience to an exceptional one.”

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9.Kathmandu: 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 127 reviews · 3 days · from $151

Travel from Kathmandu to Chitwan for two nights of wildlife and culture. You’ll canoe on the Rapti River, walk through the jungle, spot crocodiles and rhinos, take a jeep safari, visit a Tharu village, and return by tourist coach with meals and transfers included.

“Communication with the company was very good, and the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The canoeing and the jeep ride were fantastic and we saw many animals including rhinos, elephants, wild boar, deer, and crocodiles. The accommodation in Chitwan was clean and comfortable and the food and service was excellent. The transportation to Chitwan was very comfortable. You have around 1.5 days in the jungle but this is definitely sufficient.”

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10.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $2,600

Travel by private 4x4 from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi, meet local guides and trackers, and spend a full day seeking mountain gorillas. The package includes a gorilla permit, two nights of lodging, meals, a Batwa community visit, and a canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi. Guide assignments vary, with Hudson, Joyous, Benjamin, and Richard among the guides praised for their care and driving.

“We had a great time getting to and experiencing the Gorillas. Hudson our guide was amazing and had confidence in his driving and getting us to our destinations. He was very helpful with organising a great porter and we were very lucky to have a great guide to take us to Gorillas. What I once in lifetime experience.”

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11.3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $533

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a shared 4x4 group of up to 15 people. You get two nights in a self-contained tent, three lunches, two breakfasts, two dinners, an evening drive, and a full day in the reserve. Guides such as Dickson, Solomon, Evans, and Wilson are praised for wildlife spotting.

“We had wonderful experiences our guide cum driver Mr Richard was helping nature & he knows all the in & out of masaai.”

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12.Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $2,120

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a private 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver-guide. You’ll have two nights near the reserve, game drives across the Mara, possible Big Five sightings, a Maasai cultural visit, and a scenic return through the Great Rift Valley.

“At US$1,000 per person, this tour offered by Natural World Kenya, was the most expensive of all Masai Mara tours listed on Viator. Still, I booked it because I wanted to stay at the high-quality accommodation that they advertised. They were sRead more”

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13.Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3 Day Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 3 days · from $129

Spend three days in Chitwan National Park with pickup from Kathmandu or Pokhara, jungle walks, a Rapti River canoe ride, jeep safari, birdwatching, Tharu village visits, and cultural dancing. Guides such as Babu lead wildlife outings, while Rainbow Safari Resort provides meals and lodging.

“A great stay at the Rainbow Safari Resort in Sauraha, Chitwan, a very welcoming and helpful group of staff who advised us on local food and customs and a knowledgeable tour guide who escorted us to the activities and safaris. A great area with amazing wildlife.”

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14.Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 3 days · from $825

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Kruger National Park in a small group of up to 15. With guides such as Given, Ben, Muzi, and Nic, you’ll enjoy day and night wildlife drives, a Hazyview lodge, Sabie River stops, and time to search for the Big Five.

“The drive to the park with Nic was phenomenal and very informing. The safari was great and we saw alot of animals. Mostly because of our great guide!”

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15.Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $1,449

Travel privately from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara with a 7:00 AM pickup, two main game-drive days, park fees, meals, and luxury-tented lodging included. You may see lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, and more, with guides such as John Kariuki, James, Sammy, or Samuel assigned according to availability.

“We just finished a 3-day safari in Taita Hills and Tsavo East, and it was incredible. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes—you name it. The lodges were great and the whole experience was smooth and unforgettable.”

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