3 Day Tanzania Budget Camping Safari
3 Days Budget Camping Safari in Tanzania – Cost & Detailed Itinerary
Experience the ultimate African adventure on a 3-day Tanzania Camping Safari as you discover three of the country’s top wildlife destinations. Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder packed with diverse wildlife, and Lake Manyara, well known for its unique tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife.
Your safari adventure starts and ends in Arusha, the heart of Tanzania’s tourism hub. We’ll meet you at your hotel or lodge for a short safari briefing either the evening before departure or on the morning of your trip before driving to Tarangire. If you need transport or accommodation in Arusha before or after your safari, we can easily arrange it for you at an extra cost.
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Safari Itinerary
Day by day detailed itinerary and Cost
Arrival
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On arrival, you’ll be warmly picked up from the airport and assisted by our team.
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We’ll make sure you’re comfortable and ready for your safari adventure.
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If you prefer to rest before the tour begins, we can arrange pre-safari accommodation at an extra cost.
Day 1: Zanzibar-Arusha – Tarangire National Park
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Distance: 120 km – about 2 to 3 hours
Your adventure begins after breakfast, when our driver-guide picks you up from your hotel in Arusha. On the way, you can make any last-minute shopping stops.
Arrive at Tarangire National Park, home to over 6,000 elephants, giant baobab trees, wildebeests, zebras, and more than 400 bird species. Enjoy a full game drive while spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and ostriches.
A packed lunch will be served inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later in the evening, drive to Migombani Campsite near Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
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Migombani Campsite (Budget Camping)|Jua Manyara Campsite
Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Crater.
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Distance: 220 km – about 2.5 hours (non-game drive time)
After an early breakfast, drive to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “8th Wonder of the World.” Descend 600 meters into the crater floor, home to over 25,000 animals, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, flamingos, and hyenas.
Visit Lake Magadi, a soda lake that attracts flamingos and other water birds. Your picnic lunch will be served inside the crater. In the late afternoon, return to the campsite for dinner and overnight near Lake Manyara.
Accommodation:
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Migombani Campsite (Budget Camping)| Jua Manyara Campsite
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Back to Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush green park famous for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and large hippo pools. The park also offers breathtaking scenery with its Rift Valley escarpment and dense forests full of monkeys and birds.
After a half-day game drive, enjoy lunch and then drive back to Arusha, where your safari ends. Drop-off can be arranged at your hotel, lodge, or directly at the airport.
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
Included & Excluded
INCLUDED
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Travel in a customized 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for perfect game viewing and photography.
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Guided by a professional English-speaking driver guide and accompanied by an experienced safari chef.
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All meals included during the safari, freshly prepared at camp.
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Enjoy 1.5 liters of bottled mineral water per person per day on game drives.
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Comfortable overnight stays in quality canvas tents, close to nature.
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Provided with tents, mattresses, and full camping gear (sleeping bag not included).
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All national park entry fees and campsite charges covered in the package.
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Domestic Flight
EXCLUDED
✘ Accommodation in Arusha before/after safari not covered
✘ International flights excluded
✘ Sleeping bags not provided (available for rent in Arusha at affordable rates)
✘ Alcoholic drinks and soft beverages not included
✘ Tanzania visa fees are the responsibility of the traveler
✘ Tips/gratuities for driver-guide and camp chef not included
✘ Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
✘ Travel insurance is not part of the package
