Tanzania · Camping Safari

4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the serene landscapes and wildlife of Tarangire National Park in Northern Tanzania
  • 02 Experience the iconic Serengeti National Park, known for predator concentrations and the Great Migration
  • 03 Discover Ngorongoro Crater, a prime location to see the Big Five in a stunning setting
  • 04 Enjoy camping in unique locations with full-board meals and guided game drives daily

Take this short 4-day Tanzania camping tour, perfect for the budget traveller. Over 4 days, visit Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying guided game drives, picnic lunches, and campsite stays on a full-board basis. This safari combines authentic wildlife experiences with budget-friendly camping in some of Northern Tanzania's most iconic landscapes.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch boxes. Located slightly off the main safari route, Tarangire National Park is a lovely, quiet park in Northern Tanzania. It is most famous for its elephant migration, birding, and authentic safari atmosphere. The majority of travellers to the region either miss out on Tarangire altogether or venture into the park for only a matter of hours, leaving swathes of Tarangire virtually untouched.
  • In the late afternoon, depart the park and drive to Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay at Kizumba Campsite on a full-board basis.
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Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch boxes and enjoy game drives en route toward Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is Africa's most famous park, renowned for its incredible concentrations of predators and the Great Migration of two million grazers. A safari here is guaranteed to be exceptional. The endless grassy plains are among the richest grazing grounds in the African bush and are therefore home to the largest herds and the highest concentrations of predators on the planet.

Dinner and overnight at Seronera Campsite on a full-board basis.

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Day 03

Serengeti Game Drives to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • After breakfast, head into Serengeti National Park for game drives, with a picnic lunch box and an en route game drive to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim for dinner and an overnight stay at Simba Campsite.
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Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the crater for game drives with picnic lunch boxes. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five. It is a great way to start your African safari adventure. It is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to interact with people from the Maasai tribe.
  • In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha.

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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

  • Accommodation as per the itinerary

  • Driver's allowances

  • Three meals a day on safari

  • Camping fees and mattresses

  • Mineral water, 1.5 litres per person per day

  • Activities as per the itinerary above

  • Services of an English-speaking professional guide/driver

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.

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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