Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Camping Safari in Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
  • 02 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 03 Explore Tarangire National Park, most famous for its elephant migration
  • 04 Spot wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, leopard, cheetah, and flamingos

Visit three of the major national parks on Tanzania's Northern Circuit - Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater - for an amazing safari experience. Be ready to witness thrilling wildlife action up close in these renowned wildlife hubs. Experience the quintessential African safari as you admire abundant wildlife and stunning skies over four memorable days.

The highly alkaline lake is home to dozens of flamingos and many other bird species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Safari Briefing in Arusha

  • Meet at the hotel in Arusha.

  • Receive a safari briefing covering wildlife, nature, and useful information about Tanzania, then prepare for the trip.

Overnight at the hotel with half board.

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • After breakfast and arranging the luggage, depart for Tarangire National Park. The park takes its name from the Tarangire River, which flows through it and provides water for animals during the dry season.

  • Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, lions, leopard, cheetah, and dikdik. The park is also dotted with several baobab trees.

Overnight at a tented camp in Mto wa Mbu with full board.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Experience

  • After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater. This is a unique place created to protect wildlife while allowing the Maasai population to live in the area.

  • Spot rhino, buffalo, Thomson's and Grant gazelle, lions, elephants, hippo, flamingos, and more.

  • After visiting the crater, return to the camp.

Overnight at the lodge or a tented camp with full board.

4
Day 04

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, depart to visit Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara offers a variety of wildlife, birds, and vegetation. The highly alkaline lake is home to dozens of flamingos and many other bird species.

  • After lunch in the afternoon, return to Arusha.

End of tour.

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees indicated in the program

  • All camp fees for safari camping

  • English-speaking Tanzania driver-guide

  • Cook

  • Accommodation in camp with breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the safari

  • Camping equipment for clients, including tents, mattresses, chairs, tables, shower, and toilet, available at each camp

  • Cooking equipment

  • Vehicle for game drives in the park

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $480.00 — $730.00
Double Sharing $480.00 — $730.00

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