Tanzania · Camping Safari

3-Day Tanzania Camping Safari through Tarangire and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Tarangire National Park's huge elephant population and giant baobab trees
02 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, often described as one of the wonders of the world
03 Look out for the 'Big Five' and other wildlife on scenic game drives
04 Spot Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and colourful flamingos
05 Camp at Migombani Public Campsite close to Lake Manyara

Explore Tanzania on this 3-day camping safari through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. See Tarangire's huge elephant population and giant baobab trees, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, and look out for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and colourful flamingos. This short safari combines classic wildlife viewing with overnight stays at a public campsite close to Lake Manyara.

Visit the park, known for its huge elephant population, giant baobab trees, and rare animal species such as the greater kudu, fringed-eared oryx, and ash starling.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Meet the guide at an agreed-upon location.
Get picked up from your lodge in Arusha for a short safari briefing, then drive to Tarangire National Park.
Visit the park, known for its huge elephant population, giant baobab trees, and rare animal species such as the greater kudu, fringed-eared oryx, and ash starling. Also spot lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and many antelopes.
Drive to Migombani Public Campsite, or a similar campsite close to Lake Manyara, to watch the sunset.

Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Have breakfast at your campsite and depart for Ngorongoro Crater.
Drive across the Great East African Rift Valley and along the high-lying farmland of Karatu.
Reach the Ngorongoro gate for check-in before driving up to the crater viewpoint for nice pictures of the crater floor from the rim.
Descend to the crater floor for a beautiful game drive. A picnic lunch will be served on the crater floor. Ngorongoro Crater is often defined as one of the wonders of the world. Try to spot animals such as lions, hyenas, jackals, elephants, zebras, hippos, rhinos, antelopes, and many bird species, including flamingos, in their natural habitat. With a bit of luck, the 'Big Five' can also be spotted in a single day of game drives.
Stop at the Lake Manyara viewpoint to take pictures, then drive down to Migombani Public Campsite.

Overnight at Migombani Campsite, close to Lake Manyara.

Day 03

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

Take breakfast at the campsite.
Head to Lake Manyara National Park for game drives. Lake Manyara is a beautiful and evergreen park due to underground water streams flowing from the Great Rift Valley to the lake. Watch herds of African elephants, buffaloes, zebras, impalas, hippos, giraffes, and many antelopes here. The famous Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions and other predators can also be seen in this park. Marvel at the colourful flamingos and other aquatic birds feeding on algae and other water creatures.

Make your way to Arusha via Mto wa Mbu town or get dropped off at the airport.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim and floor, Lake Manyara National Park's flamingo waters

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Game drives in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser with a photographic roof hatch
Services of an experienced, professional English-speaking safari driver-guide and a chef
2 overnight stays in good canvas tents
All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
All park fees, including VAT, as per the itinerary
1.5 l of mineral water per person per day
All camping gear: tents, mattresses, pillows, chairs, table, and a sleeping bag

What's Not Included

Airport transfers (can be arranged at extra cost)
International and local flights
Accommodation before and after the safari (can be arranged at extra cost)
Gratuities
Travel insurance
All items of a personal nature
Visa fee ($50/$100 for American and Irish passport holders - to be paid upon arrival)
Drinks and beverages in the lodge

Know before you go

The guides will meet you a day before, or in the morning at your hotel in Arusha, for a short safari briefing before driving to Tarangire National Park.

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