3-Day Northern Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure starts with a morning pick up at your accommodation or anywhere of your preference and transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, about a 2-3 hour drive through scenic Tanzanian countryside. Tarangire is renowned for its massive elephant herds, especially during the dry season when animals congregate around the Tarangire River. The park is also home to lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and an impressive variety of bird species, making it a rich and diverse wildlife destination.

You’ll spend the day on game drives exploring the park’s iconic baobab-studded landscapes and spotting wildlife in their natural habitats. After an exciting day, you’ll settle into budget camping accommodation, where you can enjoy dinner around a campfire and fall asleep under the vast African sky, immersed in the sounds of the wild.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Day Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater

Following breakfast, you will drive toward the famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas. The crater floor is a unique ecosystem teeming with wildlife, offering one of the best opportunities in Africa to see the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino in a relatively small area.

After descending about 600 meters into the crater, enjoy a half-day game drive with a knowledgeable guide who will help you spot and identify the rich variety of animals, including black rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and vast herds of grazing herbivores. A picnic lunch inside the crater provides a perfect break surrounded by stunning scenery. After your drive, you will return to budget camping accommodation nearby to relax and reflect on the day’s incredible wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

On your final day, you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, a smaller but ecologically diverse park famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos along the soda lake, and lush forested areas. The park’s varied habitats support a wide range of wildlife, from elephants and hippos to baboons and many bird species.

Enjoy a morning game drive exploring the park’s scenic landscapes before departing in the afternoon to return to Arusha where you will be dropped off at your hotel or anywhere of your preference. This final game drive offers a relaxed pace to soak in the beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness and reflect on the unforgettable safari experiences you’ve had.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.