3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari – Short & Authentic Wildlife Adventure

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3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

From $750/person

3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari is the perfect short adventure for travelers who want to experience Africa’s wildlife and breathtaking landscapes within a limited timeframe. This professionally organized 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari offers an unforgettable journey through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic parks while maintaining affordability and comfort.

The 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari begins in Arusha and takes you to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Each destination offers unique wildlife experiences and spectacular scenery, making this 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari one of the most rewarding short safaris in Tanzania.

3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

What to Expect on 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

During your 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari, you will travel in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing and photography. Our experienced English-speaking guides provide expert knowledge and ensure a safe, educational, and exciting journey throughout the safari.

Camping is arranged at secure public campsites located inside or near the parks. The 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari includes quality tents, sleeping mattresses, and full camping equipment. A professional safari chef prepares fresh meals daily, giving you a complete wilderness experience without sacrificing comfort.

Wildlife Experience on 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

During the 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari, you will enjoy guided game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing. Tarangire is famous for large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Inside the Ngorongoro Crater, the 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, increasing your chances of spotting the Big Five.

Lake Manyara adds diversity to the 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari with tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and rich birdlife. Throughout the journey, experienced English-speaking guides ensure your 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari is safe, informative, and memorable.

Camping & Accommodation

The 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari includes overnight stays at secure public campsites located near or inside the parks. Quality tents, sleeping mattresses, and full camping equipment are provided. Fresh meals are prepared daily by a professional safari chef, allowing you to enjoy a true wilderness atmosphere during your 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari.

Sleeping under the African sky, listening to lions roar in the distance and birds greet the sunrise, is part of what makes the 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari so special.

Why Choose 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

The 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari is budget-friendly and ideal for first-time visitors, backpackers, couples, and small groups. It is also perfect to combine with a Mount Kilimanjaro climb or a Zanzibar beach holiday. This 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari operates year-round and can be customized to match your travel plans.

The itinerary is carefully designed to maximize wildlife viewing within a short period, making the 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari one of the best-value safari packages available in Tanzania.

Day by day itinerary

After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, your safari guide will meet you for a short briefing about the upcoming adventure. You will then start driving towards Tarangire National Park, passing through the heart of Arusha town for any last-minute supplies or purchases. Upon entering the park, the landscape changes to a mix of savannah and acacia woodland, dominated by the iconic Baobab trees. Tarangire is famous for its enormous elephant population, with over 3,000 elephants recorded in the park. The Tarangire River flows through the park and provides a permanent water source, attracting diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and many rare antelope species such as Greater Kudu and Fringed-eared Oryx. After an exciting game drive exploring these beautiful plains, you will head to Migombani Public Campsite, located near Lake Manyara, to enjoy sunset views over the African bush. Dinner will be served at the campsite, followed by your first night sleeping under the stars in a comfortable canvas tent.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Migombani Public Campsite

After a hearty breakfast at the campsite, the safari continues as you drive towards Ngorongoro Crater, passing through the scenic highlands of Karatu and the Great East African Rift Valley. Upon reaching the Ngorongoro Crater rim, you will stop to take stunning photos of the vast caldera before descending into the crater floor for a full day game drive. The crater is home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa and provides an exceptional opportunity to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, black rhinos, flamingos, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the crater while you continue exploring its unique ecosystem. In the late afternoon, you will drive back up to the crater rim and make a scenic stop at the Lake Manyara viewpoint to capture breathtaking views over the forested valley. The day ends back at Migombani Public Campsite, where dinner and overnight camping await.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Migombani Public Campsite

On the final day of your 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari, you will have an early breakfast before driving into Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. This park is a gem with a variety of habitats, including dense forests, alkaline lakes, and lush grasslands. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and a massive variety of birds including flamingos that feed on the shallow soda lake. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park while spotting more wildlife before beginning the drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon. On the way, you may choose to visit Maasai markets at Mto wa Mbu to experience local culture and shop for souvenirs. Depending on your schedule, you will be dropped at your hotel or the airport for your departure, bringing your short but incredible Tanzanian camping adventure to an end.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: End of Safari / Transfer to Airport or Hotel

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Frequently Asked Questions – 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

What is included in the 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari?

It includes park fees, camping equipment, meals, transport in a 4×4 vehicle, and a professional safari guide.

Yes, the 3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari is perfect for first-time safari travelers and does not require special fitness.

Yes, especially inside Ngorongoro Crater where wildlife density is very high.

Yes, campsites are secure and your guide team ensures safety at all times.

The safari runs all year, but June to October offers excellent wildlife visibility.