3-Day Camping Safari in Lake Manyara and Tarangire

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

This section provides a detailed itinerary overview for a typical 3-day budget camping safari departing from Arusha and focusing on game drives in Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park. This type of safari utilizes budget campsites for overnight stays and includes transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional guide.

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

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara Area to Tarangire National Park

The route from Lake Manyara to Tarangire offers scenic views as you transition from the lush environments surrounding Lake Manyara to the more arid landscapes typical of Tarangire. This drive is part of the Northern Circuit, a popular safari route in Tanzania that includes several key wildlife destinations.
Traveling from Lake Manyara National Park to Tarangire National Park is a remarkable journey that showcases some of Tanzania's most stunning landscapes and wildlife. The distance between these two national parks is approximately 65 kilometers (about 40 miles), which typically takes around 1 hour to drive, depending on road conditions and traffic.

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:

Ang'ata Tarangire Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire Area / Mto wa Mbu to Arusha

The final day begins with breakfast at the campsite. Depending on the specific itinerary and timing, there might be a short morning activity, such as a brief final game drive in one of the parks or a visit to a local cultural site near Mto wa Mbu, before commencing the journey back to Arusha. Alternatively, the departure for Arusha may begin directly after breakfast. The drive back to Arusha takes several hours. Lunch is usually provided either en route or upon arrival back in Arusha. The safari concludes in the afternoon upon arrival back in Arusha, where travelers are dropped off at their accommodation or a designated point. Transportation throughout the day is in the 4x4 safari vehicle.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.