Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Tanzania Camping Safari with Tarangire and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives in Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees
  • 02 Explore Lake Manyara National Park's varied habitats, from acacia woodlands to swamps and hot springs
  • 03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to spot flamingos, hippos, and other water birds
  • 04 Enjoy a 3-day camping safari ideal for travellers with limited time

Experience a 3-day camping safari through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Explore Tanzania's wildlife on game drives as you look for birds, the Big Five, and the crater's rich concentration of wild animals. This tour is ideal for travellers with limited time who still want to enjoy some of the country's most rewarding safari landscapes.

A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tarangire National Park Safari and Fanaka Campsite

  • After breakfast, the tour departs. The first stop is Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases before heading off on safari.
  • Afterward, continue to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch in the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras. Dinner and overnight at Fanaka Campsite.

Distance: 130 km

Non-game-viewing time: 3-4 hrs

MEALS: Lunch, dinner, bed, and breakfast

ACCOMMODATION: Fanaka Campsite

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Simba Campsite

  • After breakfast, the tour departs. The first stop is Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases, and then you head off on safari.
  • Afterward, continue to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats, including acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. Dinner and overnight at Simba campsite.

Distance: 50 km

Non-game-viewing time: 2-3 hrs

MEALS: Lunch, dinner, bed, and breakfast

ACCOMMODATION: Simba campsite

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Viewing

  • After an early breakfast, reach the crater for wildlife viewing. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.
  • Late in the afternoon, transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight, or airport drop-off.

Distance: 210 km

Non-game-viewing time: 3-4 hrs

Tarangire National Park baobab-studded plains, Lake Manyara acacia woodlands and hot springs, Ngorongoro Crater flamingo-filled waters

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobab-studded plains, Lake Manyara acacia woodlands and hot springs, Ngorongoro Crater flamingo-filled waters

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Airport transfer, pick-up, and drop-off if applicable
  • Professional English-speaking guide and safari cook
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Mineral water
  • Overnight stays in tents
  • Tents, mattresses, and camping equipment
  • All national park fees
  • Sleeping bag

What's Not Included

  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • T-shirts and tank tops
  • Long-sleeved shirts (for protection from sunburns)
  • Shorts
  • Light long pants or convertible long-short pants
  • One pair of comfortable walking shoes
  • Heavy sweater, gloves, and toque if travelling in the cold season (June - August)

Know before you go

  • Visas are necessary.
  • Tip your guide or driver.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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