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3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Camping Safari

Duration 3 days
Country Tanzania
Parks Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara
Style Camping Safaris
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Overview

Your trip at a glance

A short budget camping safari from Arusha with Tarangire's elephants, a full Ngorongoro Crater game drive and Lake Manyara, camping in Mto wa Mbu and Karatu.

Short on time or travelling on a budget? This three-day camping safari covers three of northern Tanzania's best parks from Arusha. See elephant herds in Tarangire, spend a full morning in the Ngorongoro Crater and finish at Lake Manyara, sleeping in tents at comfortable campsites with hot showers.

It is a great add-on before or after a Kilimanjaro climb or a Zanzibar beach holiday.

Camping comfort

Campsites in Mto wa Mbu and Karatu have showers, toilets and covered dining areas. We supply tents, mattresses and sleeping bags, and your cook prepares fresh meals each day.

Price and booking basis

From US$850 per adult, based on two adults travelling together in a private safari vehicle and sharing a twin/double room in budget camping accommodation, outside peak holiday dates. 3 days and 2 nights. Exact dates, lodge availability and current park fees determine the final quote.

Accommodation listed is proposed and confirmed at booking, with equivalent alternatives offered where needed. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. Arusha to Tarangire

    Leave Arusha in the morning for a full afternoon in Tarangire National Park, then set up camp in Mto wa Mbu.

    Overnight · Public campsite in Mto wa MbuMeals · Lunch, Dinner
  2. Ngorongoro Crater

    Early start for the Ngorongoro Crater, with a game drive and picnic lunch on the crater floor. Overnight at a campsite in Karatu.

    Overnight · Public campsite in KaratuMeals · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Lake Manyara and Arusha

    Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, then drive back to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon.

    Overnight · Not included; ends in ArushaMeals · Breakfast, Lunch

What's included

Price includes & excludes

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park, camping and conservation fees, including one Ngorongoro Crater vehicle descent
  • Camping equipment: dome tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, chairs and tables
  • Safari cook and all meals shown in the itinerary, plus drinking water
  • Arusha hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas, travel insurance and medical cover
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Drinks other than drinking water, laundry and personal purchases
  • Optional activities such as balloon flights unless listed as included
  • Hotels before and after the safari

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