3-Day Taste of Tanzania Wilderness Safari – Northern Circuit | Budget Camping
- 3 Days 2 Nights
Taste of Tanzania Wildlife Safari – Budget Camping
Overview
Experience the highlights of Tanzania’s spectacular Northern Safari Circuit on this 3-Day Taste of Tanzania Wilderness Safari. This short and exciting safari is designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s incredible wildlife and landscapes but have limited time.
The safari takes you to three of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations: Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and magnificent baobab trees; Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and seasonal flamingos; and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.
Travel with an experienced professional safari guide who will provide fascinating insights into Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and ecosystems throughout your journey.
This safari is also an excellent short addition to a Kilimanjaro climb, Zanzibar holiday, or Tanzania adventure.
At a Glance
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Safari Style: Private Budget Camping Safari
- Safari Circuit: Tarangire – Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro
- Starting Point: Moshi or Arusha
- Ending Point: Moshi, Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha Airport
- Accommodation: Camping, with lodge upgrades available
- Departure: Available any day
- Safari Type: Private and exclusive
- Vehicle Capacity: Maximum 6 clients per vehicle
- Customization: The itinerary can be customized according to your interests, schedule, and budget
- Children: Children of all ages are welcome. Discounts are available for children aged 0–15, with additional family discounts where applicable.
Safari Highlights
- Tarangire National Park – Full-day game drive
- Lake Manyara National Park – Game drive
- Ngorongoro Crater – Wildlife-filled crater game drive
- Search for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and other wildlife
- See Tarangire’s magnificent baobab trees and large elephant herds
- Look for Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions
- Experience the seasonal spectacle of flamingos around Lake Manyara
- Explore the unique ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater
- Enjoy two nights of camping in the beautiful Northern Tanzania wilderness
- Travel with an experienced professional safari guide
Taste of Tanzania Wildlife Safari – Budget Camping
1 Pax
$1644
2 Pax
$1025
3 Pax
$795
4-6 Pax
$684
Optional Safari Activities
Make your safari even more memorable with optional activities:
- Night Game Drive in Tarangire or Lake Manyara – USD 150 per person
- Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway – USD 45 per person
- Empakai Crater Hike
- Maasai Village Visit – USD 40 per vehicle
- Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Visit
- Mto wa Mbu Village Tour – USD 35 per person
- Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walking Safari – USD 30 per person
- Olduvai Gorge Visit – USD 40 per person
- Tarangire Balloon Safari – USD 590 per person
Included
- Pick-up & drop-off from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Zanzibar Airport
- 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All National Park fees
- Safari lodge accommodations
- Three meals per day on safari
- Bottled drinking water throughout
- Medical kit & binoculars (1 pair per jeep)
- Domestic return flights (Zanzibar–Serengeti–Zanzibar)
- All activities listed in the itinerary
Excluded
- International flights
- Personal spending money & souvenirs
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Travel insurance & visa fees
- Optional activities
- Extra accommodation before/after safari (unless specified)
- Tips & gratuities (recommended $20/day per guide)
Day-by-Day Itinerery
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Full-Day Game Drive
Distance: Approximately 106 km / 65 miles
Driving Time: Approximately 2.5–3 hours from Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire to Karatu/Manyara Area: Approximately 1–1.5 hours
Your safari begins with a 7:00 AM pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After meeting your professional safari driver-guide, you will depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch.
Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife destinations and is particularly famous for its impressive elephant population and spectacular baobab trees. The Tarangire River provides an important source of water for wildlife, attracting large numbers of animals, particularly during the dry season.
During your full-day game drive, keep your eyes open for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, eland, oryx, and lesser kudu, among many other species.
The combination of open grasslands, seasonal swamps, acacia woodland, and enormous baobab trees creates a beautiful setting for wildlife photography.
After your game drive, you will leave Tarangire and continue towards your accommodation in the Karatu/Manyara area. Enjoy dinner and relax at your campsite before spending the night.
Accommodation: Migombani Campsite –https://migombanicamp.com/
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park – Ngorongoro Area
Distance: Approximately 41 km / 25 miles from Lake Manyara to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Driving Time: Approximately 45 minutes–1 hour, depending on your accommodation and route
After an early breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive.
Lake Manyara is a beautiful and diverse park situated beneath the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment. The park is famous for its lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, wildlife-rich wetlands, and the alkaline Lake Manyara itself.
During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, baboons, monkeys, and numerous bird species. If conditions are favorable, you may also have the opportunity to spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions resting high in the branches.
Lake Manyara is also known for its spectacular birdlife. During certain times of the year, large numbers of flamingos gather around the lake, creating an impressive pink display.
After exploring the park, you will enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing towards the Ngorongoro/ Karatu area, where you will spend your second night.
Accommodation: Migombani Campsite –https://migombanicamp.com/
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive – Arusha
Distance: Approximately 113 km / 70 miles from the Ngorongoro area to Arusha
Driving Time: Approximately 2.5–3 hours from the Ngorongoro area to Arusha, excluding the crater game drive
After an early breakfast, you will drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater and descend approximately 600 metres onto the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary natural landscapes. Its enclosed ecosystem supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, making it one of the best places in Tanzania for game viewing.
During your crater game drive, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and many other species. The crater also provides one of the best opportunities in Tanzania to search for the Big Five.
You will stop for a picnic lunch at the Ngoitoktok/Hippo Pool, a beautiful area where hippos and birds can often be observed.
After lunch and further game viewing, you will ascend from the crater and begin your journey back to Arusha.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), or Arusha Airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
This marks the end of your 3-day Northern Circuit safari, filled with incredible wildlife encounters and unforgettable memories of Tanzania.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Dinner: Not included, as the safari ends today.
Why Book With Kilele Climb Tours?
- We are the true experts when it comes to Tanzania
- 100% Responsible Tourism Practices
- Private, Tailor Made Safari Experiences
- 24/7 On-Safari Support
- Highly experienced,Professional Guides
- Honesty, Integrity & Highest Travel Ethics
- Great Value for Money
- Premium SafariJeeps for Ultimate Comfort
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Why Book With Kilele Climb Tours?
- We are the true experts when it comes to Tanzania
- 100% Responsible Tourism Practices
- Private, Tailor Made Safari Experiences
- 24/7 On-Safari Support
- Highly experienced,Professional Guides
- Honesty, Integrity & Highest Travel Ethics
- Great Value for Money
- Premium SafariJeeps for Ultimate Comfort