Tanzania · Camping Safari

2-Day Tanzania Camping Safari to Tarangire and Lake Manyara

2 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot notable big cats and Africa's Big 5 in Tarangire and Lake Manyara
  • 02 See massive baobab trees across Tarangire's savanna landscape
  • 03 Enjoy a guided walking safari with an armed ranger in Tarangire
  • 04 Look out for diverse birdlife, including flamingos, ostriches, and secretary birds
  • 05 Witness the alluring hot springs at the far end of Lake Manyara National Park

Sign up for this 2-day camping and safari expedition through two of the most famous national parks on Tanzania's Northern Circuit. Start at Tarangire National Park, where you can spot Africa's Big 5 and admire the massive baobab trees that define the savanna. Continue with extensive game drives in the varied ecosystem of Lake Manyara National Park, and witness an alluring hot spring as a perfect farewell.

Your guide will obtain permits before you proceed through the evergreen underground water forest and open grasslands to reach the lake and the seldom-reached end of the park, where you can see real hot springs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Moshi or Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Meet your tour guide and depart from Moshi or Arusha to Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch. The drive takes approximately 4.5 hours from Moshi or 2 hours from Arusha to the Tarangire gate.
  • Upon arrival, an armed ranger will be introduced to you for a guided walking safari lasting about 1.5-2 hours, allowing you to experience the park's nature and wildlife in a unique way.
  • After the walking safari, your guide will take you to other areas of the park that are well known for their large elephant population.
  • In the late afternoon, your guide will exit the park and drive for approximately 1 hour to reach the campsite at Migombani or a similar location in Mto Wa Mbu.

Activity: 1.5-2.0 hour walking safari & game drives

Meal: Lunch & dinner

Accommodation: Overnight at Migombani Campsite or similar in Mto Wa Mbu.

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara National Park and Departure

  • After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a packed lunch. The drive takes approximately 0.5 hours. Your guide will obtain permits before you proceed through the evergreen underground water forest and open grasslands to reach the lake and the seldom-reached end of the park, where you can see real hot springs. The park's game viewing and scenery are truly unique.
  • Later in the afternoon, depart from the park to return to Moshi/Arusha or enjoy drop-off at the airport.

Optional: Maasai cultural interaction (1.0 hours)

Meal: Breakfast & lunch

Activity: Extensive game drives

Tarangire National Park, massive baobab trees, Lake Manyara National Park, real hot springs

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, massive baobab trees, Lake Manyara National Park, real hot springs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Comfortable 4x4 vehicle customized for game viewing, with unlimited mileage
  • Professional chef providing 3 meals a day
  • English-speaking guide
  • Camping facilities (tents, tables, chairs, mattresses, sleeping bags, cutlery, etc.)
  • Park fees, crater fees, and conservation fees
  • Walking safari
  • Bottled water
  • Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Airport transfers (can be arranged)
  • Accommodation before and after safari (can be arranged)
  • Tips (recommended $10-$15 per person per day for the guide, $5-$10 per walk for the armed ranger on the walking safari, and $5-$10 per person per day for the chef)
  • Travel insurance
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Beverages and laundry except where shown

What to bring

  • Long pants and a comfortable sweater for the cold mornings and nights
  • Comfortable sneakers or shoes
  • Polarised sunglasses and hats
  • Camera
  • External battery packs for your phone
  • Extra batteries for your camera
  • Sturdy binoculars
  • Digital memory cards (weather in May can be a bit chilly, so be sure to pack accordingly)

Know before you go

  • As the sun sets, imagine pitching your tent in the vast African bush, surrounded by a blanket of starry skies and the sounds of wild animals.
  • Please request reduced rates for kids below 15 years.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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