Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara → Arusha town
3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Camping Safari
Elephants, the crater and Lake Manyara in three affordable days of camping.
3 days 2 nights
From $720 pp
Budget camping
6-Day Northern Circuit Camping Safari
All four northern parks on a budget, with a full day in the Serengeti.
Overview
Why you'll love it
- Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
- Night sounds under canvas
- Private vehicle
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 1Tarangire National Park
You drive about two hours to Tarangire and spend the day following the river, where elephants gather in large family herds beneath baobab trees. You eat a picnic lunch in the park and keep watching for lion, leopard, giraffe and many of its 500+ bird species.
Day 2Lake Manyara National Park
You drive through the groundwater forest beneath the Rift Valley escarpment, where baboons and blue monkeys feed in the trees, then out onto the lakeshore for hippo, flamingos and the chance of a tree-climbing lion.
Day 3Into the Serengeti
You cross the Ngorongoro highlands, past Maasai villages and the Olduvai Gorge, and enter the Serengeti at Naabi Hill. Your first game drive follows the plains toward camp, with lion and cheetah often seen along the way.
Day 4Full day in the Serengeti
A full day exploring the Serengeti, with a picnic lunch so you never have to rush back to camp. Your guide reads the plains, kopjes and rivers for big cats, follows the herds and decides with you when to stay and when to move on.
Day 5Serengeti morning · to the Ngorongoro highlands
A final morning game drive in the Serengeti, then a scenic drive back across the plains to the Ngorongoro highlands, where you spend the night on the crater rim or in Karatu.
Day 6Ngorongoro Crater & return to Arusha
An early descent into the crater for a half-day game drive across its grassland, swamps and lake, then you climb out and drive back to Arusha, arriving late afternoon.
The details
What's included
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entry, concession and crater fees
- Accommodation as listed (or similar)
- Meals as shown in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Camping equipment and a dedicated camp cook
Not included
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance
- Hot-air balloon safari (optional extra)
- Tips for guides and camp staff
- Drinks other than water
- Personal items
Prices
What it costs
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $2,290 |
| 2 travellers | $1,580 |
| 3–4 travellers | $1,420 |
| 5–6 travellers | $1,330 |
Indicative prices in USD for standard season. Your final price depends on dates and availability and is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
FAQ
Questions about this trip
Can this itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Every route on our site is a starting point. We can add nights, change camps, swap parks or add Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro.
What is the price based on?
The "from" price of $1,580 is per person, based on two people sharing in standard season. Peak dates (July–October, Christmas and New Year) can cost more, and the table above shows how group size changes the price.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry or WhatsApp message. We reply with availability and a final quote within 24 hours. A deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due before travel — all terms are in your written quote.
What is camping really like?
You sleep in spacious dome tents with mattresses in public campsites with shared toilets and showers. Your cook prepares hot meals and the crew sets up and breaks camp. Bring a sleeping bag or rent one from us.
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Make this trip yours
Change the dates, add a night, upgrade a camp or bolt on Zanzibar. Send us a message and we will adjust the route and price for you.