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3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Camping Safari
Tarangire National Park • Simba A Campsite • Ngorongoro Crater • Migombani Camp • Lake Manyara
Safari Route
Arusha / Moshi / Kilimanjaro Airport / Zanzibar → Tarangire → Simba A Campsite → Ngorongoro Crater → Migombani Camp → Lake Manyara → Final destination
Experience three of northern Tanzania's distinctive safari destinations on a 3-day, 2-night camping safari.
This itinerary combines the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the dramatic wildlife environment of the Ngorongoro Crater, and the forests, wetlands and Rift Valley scenery of Lake Manyara National Park.
Your camping experience is part of the journey. On the first night, you stay at Simba A Public Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. On the second night, you stay at Migombani Camp in Mto wa Mbu, a scenic camp overlooking the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara.
The safari can be arranged around your travel plans and can start from Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Zanzibar, with the exact routing and transfers depending on your starting location.
Safari Highlights
This three-day itinerary is designed to give you a varied introduction to northern Tanzania, combining wildlife, changing landscapes and two different camping environments.
Flexible Starting Points
Begin from Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro International Airport or Zanzibar, depending on your travel arrangements.
Simba A Public Campsite
Spend the night on the Ngorongoro Crater rim in a designated public campsite within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Descend into the crater for a morning safari among grasslands, wetlands and diverse wildlife.
Tarangire National Park
Explore one of northern Tanzania's best-known elephant and baobab landscapes.
Choose Your Starting Point
This safari can be arranged from different locations depending on where your Tanzania journey begins. We organize the transfers around your arrival, accommodation and onward travel plans.
Zanzibar
Travelers staying in Zanzibar can connect to the northern Tanzania safari by domestic flight and then continue by safari vehicle. The exact routing should be planned around the available flight schedule so that the first day's Tarangire program remains practical.
Arusha
Guests staying in Arusha can be collected from their hotel in the morning and travel directly toward Tarangire National Park.
Moshi
Travelers staying in Moshi can start the safari from their accommodation and continue toward the northern safari circuit.
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arriving through JRO? We can collect you directly from the airport and begin your safari without requiring a separate overnight stay in Arusha.
Detailed 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Starting Point → Tarangire National Park → Game Drive → Simba A Campsite
Your safari begins with a drive from your chosen starting point to Tarangire National Park, where you will enjoy a full-day game drive through stunning landscapes famous for elephants and baobab trees. Along the way, you may spot lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. After the safari, drive to Simba A Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Simba A → Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive → Migombani Camp
After an early breakfast at Simba A, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, where you may spot lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and many other wildlife species. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before ascending the crater and continuing to Mto wa Mbu, where you will check in at Migombani Camp. Relax and enjoy the camp’s beautiful views of Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley, followed by dinner and an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | Accommodation: Migombani Camp | Overnight: Mto wa Mbu.
Day 3: Migombani Camp → Lake Manyara National Park → Game Drive → Final Drop-Off
After breakfast at Migombani Camp, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, located just about 1.5 km from the camp gate. Enjoy a morning game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes of forest, woodland, wetlands, and lakeshore, with opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, monkeys, hippos, and many bird species. The park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed. After the game drive and lunch, exit the park and continue to your chosen final destination, such as Arusha, Moshi, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or another agreed location. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. Safari ends at your selected destination.
√ INCLUDES
- Park fees
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals
- Drinking water
X EXCLUDES
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
3 Day Best Camping Safari Tanzania Price
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A Group of 2 Persons – USD 989 per person sharing (a tent for two)
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A Group of 4 Persons – USD 718 per person sharing (2 tents provided)
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A Group of 6 Persons – USD 625 per person sharing (3 tents provided)
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Single Traveler – Ask for price
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Group of more than 6 Travelers – Ask for price
Why Choose This 3-Day Camping Safari?
Three Different Safari Landscapes
In only three days, you experience three very different environments.
Tarangire offers elephants, baobabs and riverine landscapes.
Ngorongoro offers a dramatic volcanic caldera with concentrated wildlife.
Lake Manyara combines groundwater forest, Rift Valley scenery, wetland habitats and birdlife.
Two Different Camping Experiences
The two overnight stays are deliberately different.
Simba A Campsite
A public campsite within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, positioned on the crater rim and close to your Day 2 crater experience.
Migombani Camp
A more developed campsite near Mto wa Mbu, offering furnished safari tents and modern facilities with views toward Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley.
What Does the Camping Experience Look Like?
This safari is designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania by camping rather than staying exclusively in lodges.
At Simba A, the focus is on the traditional public-campsite experience close to the crater.
At Migombani, the camping experience is more comfortable and developed, with furnished tents and modern facilities available.
This combination lets you experience different sides of camping during one safari.
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