3-Day Tanzania Budget Camping Safari.
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Tanzania Budget Camping Safari Overview.
Discover the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife in just three unforgettable days.
This compact yet thrilling safari takes you through three of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic national parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Designed for wildlife lovers with limited time, this journey offers a rich and immersive experience of African nature, big game encounters, and stunning landscapes.
From the towering baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire to the dramatic volcanic scenery and Big Five of Ngorongoro Crater, and the lush forests and birdlife of Lake Manyara, every moment is crafted to bring you closer to the wild.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning explorer, this safari delivers the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and unforgettable memories.
Safari Highlights
Wildlife encounters with elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and the Big Five, Experience up-close sightings of Africa’s most iconic animals during exciting game drives.
Scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands, Travel through stunning landscapes with panoramic views, volcanic hills, and lush highlands.
Birdwatching in Lake Manyara and Silale Swamp (Tarangire), Spot flamingos, storks, kingfishers, and hundreds of other bird species in diverse wetland habitats.
Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to a dense population of wildlife in a dramatic setting.
Comfortable lodges with crater rim views, relax in well-appointed lodges offering scenic vistas and peaceful surroundings at day’s end.
Tanzania Budget Camping Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha in the morning and enjoy a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous baobab trees and vast elephant herds. This park is home to migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, eland, and predators like lions and leopards. The Silale Swamp attracts over 550 bird species, making it a bird lover’s paradise.
- Accommodation: Fanaka Campsite.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Tour.
After an early breakfast, descend 610 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth. With its dense animal population, the crater offers one of the best chances to spot the Big Five in a single day: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards.
You’ll also see hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, and an astonishing variety of birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before heading back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Fanaka Campsite.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha
Today you visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, and large numbers of baboons. Spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and a wide range of birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans around the lake’s edge.
After your game drive and picnic lunch, begin your drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your incredible safari journey.
End of Tour
We hope this safari leaves you with lasting memories and a renewed connection to nature. Thank you for exploring the wild with us!
PRICING INCLUDES
- Airport transfers (to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport)
- Full-board accommodation throughout the safari
- Daily packed lunch and unlimited drinking water
- Professional safari guide
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- All Park and conservation fees
PRICING EXCLUDES
- Optional activities (e.g. Hot air balloon safari – $550 per person)
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks at lodges and camps
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc.).
- Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff.
- International and domestic flights.
- Personal travel insurance.
OPTIONAL SAFARI ACTIVITIES
- Balloon Safari (USD 550 per person).
- Maasai Village (USD 5O per vehicle).
- Ngorongoro Crater Rim walk (USD 30 per person).
- Visit to Olduvai Gorge and Museum (USD 40 per person).
- Walking Safari – Arusha National Park & Tarangire (USD 50 per person).
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