Where to Go: the 15 Best Three-Day Safari Trips Worldwide

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

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

Review of Marrakech’s 3-day Merzouga desert safari, with Ait Ben Haddou, Todgha Gorges, camel rides, camp food, costs, and practical tips.

“Rarhib was the best guide ever! Very personable and friendly. He wanted all of the best for us and made our experience memorable. He is a very accommodating person. Best part of it all was he let us take aux in the van! I would most definitely book this guide, it was an unforgettable experience.”

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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

Review of a 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro camping safari from Arusha, with game drives, meals, transfers, pricing, and practical tips.

“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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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

3.3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

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

Review of a budget Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi, with game drives, tent camping, Maasai culture, costs, guides, and practical tips.

“The guide Sammy was amazing. He was a very good driver, shared a lot of knowledge, and really took care of us. He is a really good guide, he sees animals from impossible distances, and this amazing experience would not have been possible without him.”

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3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

4.3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

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

Review of a 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari from Arusha, with private transport, camping, game drives, meals, costs, and booking tips.

“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

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

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

A fast three-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town with Cango Caves, canoeing, safari, optional bungee jumping, and two nights’ stay.

“An amazing, action packed and humbling experience. If you’re short on time, this garden route tour is beautiful. Our tour guide JP has a passion for the outdoors and went above and beyond to make sure there were good vibes. Every stop was unique and JP shared amazinRead more”

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

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

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

Review of a 3-day Chitwan safari from Kathmandu with bus transfers, canoe ride, Jeep safari, Tharu village visit, meals, and resort stay.

“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

7.3 Day Garden Route Safari

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

Review of the 3-day Garden Route Safari from Cape Town, with two game drives, Tsitsikamma hiking, kayaking, meals, and shared lodging.

“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

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

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

Review of a 3-day Maasai Mara Jeep safari from Nairobi, with game drives, tented camp lodging, meals, guide details, costs, and practical tips.

“The tour operator charged me entry fee of 400 USD even though the actual entry fee is 200 USD. Disappointed.”

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From Johannesburg: 3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

9.3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

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

Review this 3-day budget safari from Johannesburg, with Kruger game drives, tent camps, bush walks, BBQ dinner, and practical booking advice.

“the guides overall were really friendly and knowledgable, in particular Raymond was a very nice person and very experienced. The schedules were well organized Just the lack of the wifi on the first night could have been an issue if someone did not know, but our guide Raymond managed to solve this issue for us.”

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3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

10.3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $1,100

Review of SafariHQ’s 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro camping safari, with wildlife highlights, camping comfort, costs, guides, and practical tips.

“Our guide Daniel Lyimo was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited. He expertly guided us through many amazing animal encounters, giving us up close photo opportunities wherever possible. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend Daniel.”

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From Cape Town: 3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4x4 Safari - Route 62 turns the first driving day into a proper outing

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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

Review of a fast-paced 3-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town, with Route 62, Cango Caves, canoeing, safari and optional bungee jumping.

“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

12.3-Day All-Inclusive Chitwan Safari

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

Review of a $149, three-day Chitwan safari with bus transfers, canoe ride, Jeep safari, Tharu culture, meals, and practical tips.

“We are very pleased with our trip to Chitwan. The staff at Eden Jungle Resort was so helpful and friendly, and our guide was excellent. We felt very safe walking around in the jungle. We saw Rhinos multiple times, but no tiger :( We would recommend this to anyone; you get a lot for a very low cost. The bus trip was around 7 hours with stops and was extremely bumpy, but the seats were comfortable, so it was okay.”

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Kathmandu: 3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

13.3-Day Chitwan Safari Tour with Hotel Transfers

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

Review of a 3-day Chitwan safari from Kathmandu, with canoeing, jeep wildlife viewing, Tharu culture, meals, hotels, and practical tips.

“The tour was well organized by Nepal Treks. Communication channels by email and whatsapp with Nepal Treks were prompt. You won’t feel lost as you will be guided on the itinerary. Transfers from one mode of transport to another were efficient. This tour is an adventure so although the coach ride to Chitwan National Park was arduous attributable to the roadworks and natural terrain of the route, the trip was nonetheless worth it. The crocodile sightings, safari jeep tour and hikes were all enjoyable activities. The accommodation was comfortable and meals were adequate. Highly recommend to book this tour with Nepal Treks!”

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3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

14.3 Days gorilla trekking Safari tour in Uganda

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

A practical review of Uganda’s 3-day gorilla trek, with Bwindi hiking, Batwa culture, Lake Bunyonyi, costs, roads, and booking advice.

“We are about to wrap up an incredible 3-day journey with Dav Safaris, and what an experience it has been! From the awe-inspiring Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi, to peaceful canoeing on the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, and finally a memorable lunRead more”

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