Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Camping Safari in Tanzania with Tarangire and Ngorongoro

3 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro International Airport Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Immerse yourself in Tarangire National Park's large elephant population
02 Be amazed by the diverse wildlife and over 400 bird species
03 Descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, the "8th wonder of the world"
04 Be on the lookout for the dense population of predators in Ngorongoro Crater
05 Spot flamingos and other aquatic birds at the alkaline Lake Magadi

Experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife on this 3-day camping safari through Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover Tarangire's large elephant population, giant baobab trees, and abundant birdlife, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the "8th wonder of the world," to look for predators, flamingos, hippos, and the rare black rhino. The journey begins with airport pickup and transfer to Arusha and ends with a return to Arusha for dinner, overnight, or airport drop-off.

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater and descend over 600 meters to the crater floor for a game drive.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Arusha town. There, you will meet your driver-guide, who will brief you on your upcoming safari. After that, you can rest until the next morning.

Day 02

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your lodge in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. The drive passes through Arusha town, so any last-minute purchases can be made on the way. Tarangire National Park is known for its large elephant population and giant baobab trees. Around 6,000 elephants, 2,500 wildebeest, and 3,000 zebras have been recorded in this park.
The huge population of ungulates moves around the Tarangire-Lake Manyara ecosystem. The Tarangire River and Lake Burunge Dam are permanent sources of water in the park, supporting large numbers of wildlife, especially during the dry season. You may expect to spot lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and the three rare species of greater kudu, oryx, and ashy starling. Birdlife is abundant in this park, with over 400 bird species recorded here, including ostriches, herons, kori bustards, secretary birds, and many aquatic birds. A packed lunch will be served inside the park.
Later, drive to Migombani Campsite near Lake Manyara for an overnight stay. All meals included.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater and descend over 600 meters to the crater floor for a game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is referred to by many as the 8th wonder of the world. Supported by a yearly water supply from the highlands and rich fodder, the crater supports large numbers of wildlife, including herds of wildebeest, buffalo, eland, zebra, warthog, hippo, African elephant, and the rare black rhino.
Another interesting part of this wildlife sanctuary is its dense population of predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and the ever-mysterious leopard, which requires a well-trained eye to spot. During the game drive, you will visit Lake Magadi, the alkaline lake located in the southwest corner, which attracts a good number of flamingos, some hippos, and other aquatic birds. In the late afternoon, drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight or airport drop-off.