Tanzania · Camping Safari

4-Day Camping Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the diverse landscapes of Tarangire National Park
02 Witness the incredible wildlife concentration in Serengeti National Park
03 Marvel at the breathtaking views of Ngorongoro Crater
04 Enjoy memorable game drives across Tanzania's iconic safari parks

Enjoy a 4-day camping safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Discover the beauty of Tarangire's grassy plains and acacia woodlands, home to massive elephant herds and a variety of animals. Journey to the Serengeti, where endless plains teem with wildlife, and experience the wonders of the Seronera area. Visit Ngorongoro Crater, a mesmerizing caldera with abundant wildlife. Enjoy game drives, breathtaking views, and memorable camping throughout your adventure.

Journey to the Serengeti, where endless plains teem with wildlife, and experience the wonders of the Seronera area.

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 Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive from Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will pack your safari bags, and your driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning. The safari then heads southwest to Tarangire National Park. The park has a diversity of landscapes, including grasslands and acacia woodlands, and it is especially popular for its huge elephant herds and the animals that gather at the river and swamps.

Wildlife here ranges from swarms of yellow-breasted lovebirds to kudus, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and impalas. Predators include lions, leopards, and hyenas, while wild dogs are rare.

In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and drive to the nearby Fanaka campsite in Manyara, where you will spend the night in tents.

Day 02

Drive to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, head towards Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, descend into the heart of wild Africa - Serengeti National Park.

Continue to the centre of the park, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Seronera Nyani campsite.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro

After a light early breakfast at the campsite, continue with a game drive in the Serengeti until 11:20 AM, then drive back to the camp for a break and lunch. At the same time, the cook and driver will collect the equipment.

Afterwards, enjoy a game drive en route as you head to the Ngorongoro Simba campsite.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha or Moshi

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater and get ready to see the crater and its wildlife. You will have lunch inside the crater.

Around midday, start driving out of the crater and continue back to Arusha or Moshi.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park grassy plains and acacia woodlands, Seronera area in Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater caldera

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

All entry fees in national parks as per the itinerary
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Two nights in Arusha or Moshi before the safari
3 meals a day while on safari
All accommodation in tents on safari
Entry fees in Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater fees
First aid kit
Services of an English/Spanish-speaking driver-guide
Transport based on an excellent 4×4 vehicle with an open roof for game viewing
Driver's salary and allowances
Park fees for the vehicle and driver
Enough bottled water for the whole safari
Sleeping tents
Pillows
Mattress
Table
Chairs
Government taxes

What's Not Included

Extras at the lodges, such as drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
International and internal flights
Tips are recommended
Extra activities
Sleeping bags
Anything not listed above

What to bring

1-2 long-sleeved shirts
Warm sweater or light jacket (the temperature in Ngorongoro falls to 0 degrees Celsius in the evening and in the morning)
Regular, light shirts or T-shirts (preferably one for every day of the safari)
1-2 pairs of light cotton trousers; avoid blue or black clothes, as these can attract tsetse flies and make your safari uncomfortable
Shorts or a loose skirt for ladies
Swimsuit/trunks (most lodges offer a swimming pool)
A hat for the sun (a visor or another cap is also acceptable)
Camera and memory cards
Flashlight
Binoculars. The jeep will have 2 binoculars, but you can bring your own.
Sunscreen
Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
Insect repellent
Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
Malaria tablets
Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines, although there will be first aid in the jeep.
You may notice that many travellers on safari wear khaki or neutral colours and avoid bright whites or fluorescent colours. There are several reasons for this: firstly, you will blend in with nature better by wearing neutral tones, whether you are walking or seated in the car; secondly, some areas of Tanzania are very dusty, and khaki-coloured items are less likely to show discolouration from safari dust than white garments.