3 Day Camping Safari:

Price per person sharing

• Solo – USD $$$
• Group of 2 – USD $$$
• Group of 3 – USD $$$
• Group of 4 – USD $$$
• Group of 5 – USD $$$
• Group of 6 – USD $$$
• Group of 7 – USD $$$

Itinerary Overview

There is something truly remarkable about a short camping safari in Tanzania. In just three days, you can experience the thrill of being close to nature while exploring some of the country’s most famous wildlife destinations. This adventure takes you to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater a perfect circuit that combines diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable experiences.

Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. From there, you’ll continue to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and lush groundwater forests. The final highlight is the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as Africa’s Eden. Within its massive caldera lies one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in the world, including the rare black rhino and all members of the Big Five.

Unlike luxury safaris, a camping safari allows you to immerse yourself in the wilderness on a budget. Nights are spent at public campsites inside or near the parks, where you sleep in tents under the stars, enjoy freshly prepared meals by your safari cook, and share stories around the campfire. It’s a raw, authentic way to experience Tanzania’s beauty while staying close to the wild.

How to Get There

• This tour starts and ends in Arusha or Moshi.
• You will fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) near Arusha/Moshi.
• Our team can help you choose suitable flights, but you will book them yourself.
• Airport transfers can be arranged for an additional cost.
• Extra accommodation in Arusha/Moshi before and after the safari can also be arranged at an extra cost.

Itinerary in Detail

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast in Arusha or Moshi, meet your driver-guide and safari cook, then depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its mighty baobab trees, beautiful landscapes, and large herds of elephants. You’ll also encounter zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, lions, and over 400 bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, then continue with an afternoon game drive. By evening, proceed to a campsite near Karatu or Lake Manyara area for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight at a public campsite near Lake Manyara (Full Board: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch).

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

Wake up early for breakfast, then enter Lake Manyara National Park. This small but diverse park offers spectacular scenery and wildlife. Look out for its famous tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos along the lake shores, and troops of baboons in the lush forests.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue with afternoon game drives exploring different habitats. In the evening, drive back to your campsite near Karatu or Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight at a campsite near Ngorongoro (Full Board: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch).

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha/Moshi

After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater. This natural wonder sustains more than 25,000 animals on its floor, making it one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife.

Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and predators such as lions and hyenas. If lucky, you may spot the endangered black rhino. Enjoy your packed lunch at a picnic site near the hippo pool before ascending from the crater and beginning your return journey to Arusha or Moshi, arriving in the evening

Included

• Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional driver-guide and safari cook
• All park entrance fees and Ngorongoro Crater fees
• Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, sleeping bags)
• Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the safari
• Bottled drinking water throughout the safari

Excluded

• International flights
• Airport transfers (available at an extra cost)
• Accommodation in Arusha/Moshi before and after safari (available at an extra cost)
• Tips for driver and cook
• Personal effects (toiletries, travel insurance, etc.)
• Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and snacks