3-Day Budget Camping Safari: Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater
Budget Safaris 3 Days / 2 Nights easy

3-Day Budget Camping Safari: Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater

Experience an affordable 3-day budget camping safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and the Big Five.

3 Days
Max 12 People
5.00 Rating
Arusha
Starting from
$650
per person
Budget: $650
Standard: $950

Overview

The most affordable way to see Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. This 3-day camping safari includes all park fees, meals, and experienced guides who know every corner of these parks.

Day 1: Lake Manyara — flamingos, hippos, tree-climbing lions. Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater — the Big Five on the crater floor. Day 3: Return to Arusha with unforgettable memories.

3 Days
Duration
Max 12
Group Size
Arusha
Start Point
easy
Difficulty

Day by Day

3 days of unforgettable adventure

D1
Day 1 of 3

Arusha to Lake Manyara - Game Drive Paradise

Your 3-day budget camping safari begins with early morning pickup from Arusha. Drive through Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. Game drive to see tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephant herds, and hippos. Evening camp with dinner under African stars.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Budget Campsite near Lake Manyara
D2
Day 2 of 3

Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater - Eighth Wonder

Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600m into crater floor for full day game drive. See Big Five, black rhinos, lion prides, flamingos at Magadi Lake. Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool. Evening camp on crater rim.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation Campsite on Ngorongoro Crater Rim
D3
Day 3 of 3

Ngorongoro to Arusha - Final Safari

Optional early morning crater game drive. Optional Maasai village cultural visit. Scenic drive back to Arusha arriving late afternoon.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation Return to Arusha

What's Included

Included

All park entry fees
Professional guide
Camping accommodation
All meals
All game drives
Drinking water
Transport from Arusha

Not Included

International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips

Guest Reviews

"Great budget option. Ngorongoro Crater was amazing even without the luxury frills. Recommended for value-conscious travelers."

R
Rachel Green
USA

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