Camping Safari Northern Circuit 3-Day Route

3 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

A classic 3-day Tanzania camping safari linking Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, with a close-to-nature travel style and three distinct wildlife landscapes in one short route.

Duration

3 Days - 2 Nights

Safari Style

Camping Safari

Route

Northern Circuit

Destinations

3 Parks

— Safari Experience

A Tanzanian company, sharing the real Tanzania

This 3-day Tanzania camping safari is a strong short northern circuit route. It combines Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, giving travellers elephant country, forest-and-lake scenery, and the crater floor in one compact safari.

Tarangire is the dry-country start, known for baobab trees, large elephant herds, and seasonal movement around the Tarangire River. Lake Manyara adds a very different habitat, with groundwater forest, acacia woodland, hot springs, swamps, birdlife, baboons, elephants, and the tree-climbing lions often associated with the area. Ngorongoro Crater closes the route with a full descent into one of Tanzania's most concentrated wildlife areas, where grassland, wetlands, Lake Magadi, and crater walls create a memorable final safari day.

Tarangire National Park Lake Manyara National Park Ngorongoro Crater

The package includes

  • Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • 1 night accommodation in Arusha
  • Professional English-speaking guide & safari cook
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Mineral water during the safari
  • Overnight stays in tents
  • Tents, mattresses & camping equipment
  • All national park fees

× The package excludes

  • Sleeping bag
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses, including souvenirs
  • Travel insurance
  • International and domestic flights
Starting from
$620 – $1,045
per person sharing · price varies by season & group size
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Tour style
Camping safari
Group
Private departure
Best time
Jun – Oct
Start / end
Arusha, Tanzania
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— Safari Overview —

Arusha

Planet Lodge

Arrival-night accommodation in Arusha before the safari begins.

Karatu

Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu

Accommodation near Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro for the camping safari route.

Your 3-day itinerary

Day00
Arrival · Kilimanjaro / Arusha

Arrival Day

You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Stay:  Planet LodgeMeals:  Dinner
Day01
Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch. The park is known for elephant herds, baobab trees, and wildlife movement around the river.

Stay:  Karatu / Mto wa Mbu camping optionMeals:  B · L · D
Day02
Karatu → Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a compact park with groundwater forest, acacia woodland, hot springs, swamps, lake views, birdlife, and varied wildlife.

Stay:  Karatu / Mto wa Mbu camping optionMeals:  B · L · D
Day03
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha / Airport

Ngorongoro Crater and Departure

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, then return to Arusha or transfer to the airport.

Meals:  Breakfast · Lunch

— A taste of the wild —

What you'll see