Tanzania Budget Camping Safaris
|3 Days, 1 Destination |Starts from Arusha
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Duration

3 days

Max Group Size

15

Departure Type

Request

Guiding Method

Self guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

3 - 90 Ages

Tour Overview

A fantastic 3-day camping safari in Tanzania! Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater are indeed some of the most renowned wildlife destinations in East Africa. Here's a bit more information about what you can expect to see in each of these locations:


  1. Tarangire National Park: Known for its large population of elephants, Tarangire is a great place to witness these majestic animals in their natural habitat. The park is also home to a wide variety of other wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various bird species. The Tarangire River, which runs through the park, attracts animals during the dry season, making it an excellent spot for game viewing.
  2. Lake Manyara National Park: Lake Manyara is famous for its diverse birdlife and is a haven for birdwatchers. The park is home to thousands of flamingos, which create a stunning spectacle when they gather around the lake. You can also spot tree-climbing lions, buffalo, elephants, and other wildlife in the park's diverse ecosystems.
  3. Ngorongoro Crater: The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's often referred to as the "eighth wonder of the world" due to its unique ecosystem. The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros). You can witness these animals up close in the crater's relatively small and enclosed environment.

This 3-day camping safari offers an excellent opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of Tanzania's wildlife and landscapes. Camping in these areas allows you to immerse yourself in the natural surroundings and provides an authentic safari experience. Just remember to follow the park rules and respect the animals and their habitats to ensure a sustainable and responsible safari adventure.

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Route

Starts from

Arusha

Ends in

Arusha

Tour route map

Highlights

Tree-Climbing Lions: Lake Manyara is one of the few places in the world where you can find tree-climbing lions. Witnessing these big cats lounging in the acacia trees is a rare and exciting sight. Dense Animal Population: The crater's enclosed environment means that it boasts a very high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros). You can expect to see a wide variety of animals in a relatively compact area. The Eighth Wonder of the World: Ngorongoro Crater is often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" due to its stunning natural beauty. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to a vast range of wildlife. Beautiful Lake Manyara: The park is renowned for its stunning, alkaline Lake Manyara, which is often populated by flocks of flamingos and other water birds. The backdrop of the lake against the Great Rift Valley's dramatic escarpment makes for breathtaking scenery. Elephant Paradise: Tarangire is renowned for its large population of elephants, and it's not unusual to see herds of them roaming the park. Watching these majestic creatures in their natural habitat is a unique and unforgettable experience. Diverse Birdlife: Tarangire is a bird-watcher's paradise, with over 500 species of birds, including colorful bee-eaters, sunbirds, and raptors. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by the opportunity to spot many different species. Baobab Trees: The park is dotted with iconic baobab trees, providing fantastic photographic opportunities. The unique landscape and vegetation make for a visually captivating safari experience.

Itinerary

After a short briefing in the morning, you will travel to the Lake Manyara National Park, one of the smallest but most diverse parks in Tanzania. The shallow and alkaline Lake Manyara covers a large area of the park and it is the seasonal home to thousands of flamingos – an awesome (pink) sight. However more than 500 other bird species are also found here as well as some wonderful mammals. Troops of monkeys live in the forests, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests on the grassy plains and elephants and lions in the acacia woodlands. From the open roof of the vehicle you will be able to watch the animals and absorb the landscape. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the park to make your way to Mto wa Mbu for ovenight stay at Fanaka campsite.

Lunch; Dinner


After an early start you will drive into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down into the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is almost 600 m deep, approximately 20 km wide and the massive caldera is home to an amazing variety of animals. On your game drive you have the possibility of seeing all different kinds of mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – to Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and mountain reedbucks. You might also see spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After a picnic lunch in the crater and some more game viewing, you will leave the crater in the afternoon and travel back to Mto wa Mbu, where you will spend another night at the Fanaka Campsite.

Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner


After breakfast you continue to another park on the Northern Circuit, the Tarangire National Park. This park with its endless grasslands, huge baobab trees, the perennial Tarangire River and seasonal swamps is home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Animals gather at the river and you should be able to see elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, dik-diks, waterbucks, warthogs and reedbucks all year round. Furthermore, the park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen every once in a while but cheetahs are rarely spotted. After an extensive game drive, you will leave the park in the afternoon and return to Arusha by early evening.

Breakfast; Lunch


Trip includes

Included

Excluded

Experienced English-speaking safari guide;


Guiding Method
Self guided

English

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Vegan Kosher Vegetarian Halal Meat

Safari SUV Land Cruiser 4x4 with pop-up roof;



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