Tanzania · Camping Safari

4-Day Camping Safari in Tanzania with Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe large elephant herds and varied wildlife in Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Travel through the Rift Valley towards Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Enjoy sunrise and morning game drives in the heart of Serengeti
  • 04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to view resident wildlife and landscapes

Explore Tanzania on this 4-day camping safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Travel from Arusha to Tarangire to spot large elephant herds and diverse wildlife, then continue through the Rift Valley to Serengeti for evening and morning game drives with beautiful sunrise views. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari among resident animals, with a chance to see rhinoceros, while experiencing the iconic landscapes of Tanzania's northern circuit.

Proceed with a game drive inside the park, where large herds of elephants ranging from eight to eighteen, and sometimes up to twenty-five, can be seen.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Get picked up from your hotel in Arusha after breakfast and drive directly to Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch.
  • Proceed with a game drive inside the park, where large herds of elephants ranging from eight to eighteen, and sometimes up to twenty-five, can be seen.
  • Look up into the trees to spot leopards and observe other wildlife including buffalo, impala, zebra, warthog, giraffe, and many more.
  • Continue exploring the park until late evening.
  • Drive to the campsite in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Campsite in Mto wa Mbu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

2
Day 02

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti via the Rift Valley

  • Have an early breakfast and pack all camping equipment into the safari vehicle.
  • Depart from the camp and travel towards Serengeti National Park via Manyara and the Rift Valley escarpments.
  • Travel through scenic landscapes on the way to Serengeti National Park.
  • Reach Serengeti in the evening and enjoy an evening game drive.
  • Continue to Seronera Campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Seronera Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

3
Day 03

Sunrise Game Drive in Serengeti to Ngorongoro

  • Wake up early at 06:00 and depart the campsite after breakfast for a morning game drive in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
  • Enjoy the beautiful sunrise while spotting wildlife during the cool morning hours, with warm clothing recommended.
  • Continue the game drive until midday before returning to the camp.
  • Have a combined breakfast and lunch at the camp, referred to as brunch.
  • Leave the camp and drive towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a game drive en route.
  • Arrive at Simba A Campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Simba A Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Have breakfast before driving to the Ngorongoro Crater descent gate.
  • Descend 650 metres to the crater floor for a half-day game drive.
  • Observe permanent resident animals that live in the crater due to year-round water availability, with a chance to see rhinoceros.
  • Ascend back to the crater rim in the early afternoon.
  • Return to the camp for a hot lunch.
  • Drive back to Arusha, marking the end of the short 4-day Tanzania budget camping safari.
Tarangire National Park elephant herds, the Rift Valley escarpments, Serengeti National Park sunrise, Ngorongoro Crater floor

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, the Rift Valley escarpments, Serengeti National Park sunrise, Ngorongoro Crater floor

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your stay in Arusha and drop-off after the safari
  • Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser transport with pop-up roof, radio, cooler fridge, charging system, and first aid kit box
  • Camping safari according to the itinerary
  • Professional safari guide
  • Camping chef
  • Camping equipment included - twin tents, foam mattress, camp beds, pillows, sleeping bags, chairs, tables, and binoculars
  • All meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water and soft drinks
  • All activities mentioned
  • All park fees
  • Camping fees
  • Flying Doctors Air Ambulance Rescue (AMREF)

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money
  • Activities that are not mentioned in the tour package
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Services not mentioned in the program

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $800.00 — $1,550.00
Double Sharing $800.00 — $1,550.00

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