3-Day Tanzania Camping Safari through Tarangire and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
• 02 Explore Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to spot the rare black rhino
• 03 Discover Lake Manyara, home to tree-climbing lions and thousands of flamingos
• 04 Travel through Tanzania's Northern Circuit with game drives across three diverse parks

This 3-day safari offers a glimpse of some of the best parks in Tanzania, with excellent opportunities to see the Big Five and enjoy a closer encounter with the wild. Explore the Northern Circuit through Tarangire, known for its elephants and ancient baobab trees, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos. It is a compact journey through some of the country's most beautiful and diverse landscapes.

This 3-day safari offers a glimpse of some of the best parks in Tanzania, with excellent opportunities to see the Big Five and enjoy a closer encounter with the wild.

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 Yes

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

Languages English, French, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

• After breakfast, pick up from your hotel and drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. The park is well known for its large elephant herds and abundance of ancient baobab trees, the giant trees of the continent. From the open roof of the vehicle, we will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna, and Tarangire River, full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to giraffes, impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, and elephants. The picnic site has a spectacular view. We will have our picnic lunch there and proceed with game viewing before continuing to Fig Tree Lodge, where we can relax, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight.

2

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

• Today, we will have an early breakfast and drive towards the crater immediately. It will be a 2-hour drive. This stunning place offers you the chance to see almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino, and if we are lucky, we might spot one. We will then have our picnic lunch at Hippo Lake and continue our game drive.
• Later, we will return to our accommodation, Fig Tree Lodge, to relax, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight.

3

Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

• After breakfast, we will have a short drive of 5 minutes to the park's gate. Also known as the home of tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara is a relatively small but diverse park. The salt lake covers a large area, flooding and drying with the seasons, making it home to thousands of flamingos and over 300 other bird species. Its diverse landscape offers grassy plains, primate-filled woodlands, and baobab-dotted cliffs.
• We expect to be back in Arusha around 4 pm, although we are flexible if there is a flight to catch.
• Extra day: you can choose to make a day trip to Kikuletwa Hot Springs or Materuni Waterfalls.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Mineral water
• Overnight stays in a budget campsite
• All national park fees
• A private chef who travels with you throughout your safari and prepares fresh meals for you every day, from breakfast to dessert

What's Not Included

Items not included:

• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Visa fees
• Tips
• Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
• Travel insurance

What to bring

• Camera
• Binoculars

Know before you go

• Accommodation in Arusha can be arranged upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.