Tanzania · Camping Safari

3-Day Budget Camping Safari in Tanzania's Northern Circuit

3 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Region Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover abundant elephants, lion pride, and diverse wildlife in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater's dense wildlife, including buffaloes, elephants, lions, caracals, and servals
  • 03 Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the stunning scenery of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Spot Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife
  • 05 Observe wildlife ranging from flamingos and pelicans to giraffes, zebras, and occasionally leopards

Experience an unforgettable 3-day safari through Tanzania's Northern Circuit, exploring Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Look out for abundant elephants and lion pride in Tarangire, a high density of diverse wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara's rich birdlife and tree-climbing lions. This budget camping safari combines classic game drives with overnight stays at Twiga Campsite and Ngorongoro Simba A Campsite.

The Ngorongoro Crater, known for its high density of diverse wildlife, offers sightings of buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippopotamuses, and smaller feline species like caracals and servals.

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 Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • After breakfast, around 7:30 AM, your safari guide will check in at the hotel reception.
  • Meet your driver and head to Tarangire National Park, where your safari adventure will begin by 10:00 AM. This tour offers opportunities to see abundant elephants, various lion pride, and more.
  • Lunch will be provided during the safari.
  • Continue exploring the park and then transfer to the Twiga Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Twiga Campsite

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

  • Depart early from the campsite to catch the animals active in the morning. After breakfast, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area at 6:30 AM, reaching the crater within an hour. The Ngorongoro Crater, known for its high density of diverse wildlife, offers sightings of buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippopotamuses, and smaller feline species like caracals and servals.
  • Lunch will be served at a picnic site within the crater.
  • Continue your safari until the evening, then return to the Ngorongoro Simba A Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Simba A Campsite

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Transfer to Moshi or Arusha

  • After breakfast at your campsite (around 7:30 to 8:00 AM), travel to Lake Manyara National Park. Known for its rich birdlife and tree-climbing lions, the park's shallow alkaline lake attracts flamingos, pelicans, storks, and herons. Wildlife sightings may include lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, wildebeests, baboons, blue monkeys, waterbucks, bushbucks, and occasionally leopards and buffalo.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
  • After the game drive, return to Moshi or proceed to the airport for your onward journey or next destination.
Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife, Lake Manyara National Park birdlife

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife, Lake Manyara National Park birdlife

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Region 6 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Sleeping bag
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT

What's Not Included

  • Bath towels
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$25.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

What to bring

  • Luggage
  • Clothing
  • Footwear
  • Sun protection

Know before you go

  • Etiquette: As Tanzanian culture tends to be conservative, avoid wearing short shorts or low-cut tops to prevent unwanted attention or causing offence.
  • Learn about the local culture: Familiarize yourself with the local language, history, and customs.
  • Support local projects: Carry pens, pencils, and exercise books to donate.
  • Minimize plastic waste: Use a reusable water bottle and avoid plastic bags.
  • Reduce packaging waste: Remove unnecessary packaging.
  • Use water wisely: Water may be scarce, so use it sparingly.
  • Avoid harmful purchases: Do not buy products made from endangered species.
  • Buy local: Support local crafts and products.
  • Respect local customs: Dress appropriately and follow local traditions.
  • Dispose of litter properly: Ensure all waste is disposed of responsibly.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Region.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $300.00 — $360.00
Double Sharing $300.00 — $360.00

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