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The 15 Best Three-Day Safaris

75 tours  ·  from $122 a head

The 15 best three-day safaris you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long you are out and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food - Day 1: High Atlas passes and Ait Ben Haddou
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From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

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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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day 1: From Arusha to the open plains of the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

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 Days Masai Mara Group Joining - Key points to know before you book
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3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

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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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari - The Nairobi to Mara road journey
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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

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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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari - A full day across the Serengeti plains
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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

5.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $1,455

Travel from Arusha to Serengeti National Park in a private vehicle, enjoy an afternoon and full-day game drive, then visit Ngorongoro Crater before returning. Budget camping, meals, bottled water, park fees, hotel transfers, and a driver-guide are included. Guide Bariki is praised for going the extra mile.

“We hit all “big five” in the first afternoon. Great experience! Our guide Bariki went the extra mile to make this a truly special trip.”

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3 Day Garden Route's Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town - Day one: Route 62 and the Cango Caves
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3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

6.3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $366

Travel from Cape Town along Route 62 and the coast for Cango Caves, canoeing in Wilderness, Bloukrans Bridge, and a 4x4 safari. Guides such as Neville, Moudi, GG, and JP bring local stories to the long drives. Choose budget, comfort, or luxury lodging, with optional elephant viewing and bungee jumping.

“This tour was jam packed with action. It featured the most exhilarating cave tour I've ever been on involving crawling, climbing, sidings through the caves. It was amazing. The elephants were incredible as well. It was great to get up close and personal to them. Overall they Read more”

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3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up - Day two: canoe, crocodiles, birds, and forest walks
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3-Day Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari Tour Package with Pick Up

7.3-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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3 Day Garden Route Safari - Day 2: Tsitsikamma, Nature’s Valley, and the Bloukrans option
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3 Day Garden Route Safari

8.3 Day Garden Route Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $445

Travel from Cape Town on a small-group Garden Route trip capped at 13 people. You’ll visit Botlierskop and Albertinia for two 4x4 safaris, hike near Tsitsikamma, kayak to a waterfall, and have optional bungy jumping or ziplining. Guides may include Asanda, King, Didi, or Sbu.

“The tour was a very good one. We went for 2 drive games, also a nice kayaking, and for the braves: bungy jumping. Asanda our guide was great !! He was always trying to tell us everything about his beautiful country Southafrica. So thanks Asanda for all !!!!”

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3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep - Leaving Nairobi and stopping at the Great Rift Valley
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3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

9.3 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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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari - Day one: Johannesburg to Tremisana and a Balule sunset
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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

10.3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 3 days · from $653

Join a small group of up to nine from Johannesburg or O.R. Tambo for two tented nights, a Balule sunset and night drive, a full Kruger day, and a guided walk. Guides such as Quinten, Vic, Andy, Ray, and Raymond may lead different parts of the trip.

“it was really nice and well organised)) Kruger part - full of wildlife)))”

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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4x4 Safari - Day 1: Route 62 turns the drive into a destination
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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4×4 Safari

11.3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4×4 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 days · from $417

Follow Route 62 to Oudtshoorn, squeeze through the Cango Caves, paddle near Wilderness, and take a 4x4 safari at Botlierskop. Expect long drives, small groups, English-speaking guides such as Denver, Paul, Uriel, or TK, and a choice of backpacker, comfort, or luxury lodging.

“the best tour I have been to. wonderful planning and amazing places we visited. the guide Maudi was amazing and we felt really safe and enjoyed the ride.”

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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari - Day one: Sauraha, Tharu culture, and a gentle start
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From Kathmandu/Pokhara: 3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

12.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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3 days Masai Mara on Private 4x4 Land Cruiser - Day 2: A full day across the Mara plains
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3 days Masai Mara on Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

13.3 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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Kathmandu: 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers - The Kathmandu to Chitwan transfer
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Kathmandu: 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

14.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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3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda - Day 1: the long road from Entebbe to Bwindi
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3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

15.3 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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