Tanzania · Safari

4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari from Arusha with Ngorongoro Crater

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park's rich wildlife and bird species
  • 02 Experience the majesty of Ngorongoro Crater's abundant wildlife
  • 03 Look for the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Travel in a 4WD safari vehicle with a photographic roof
  • 05 Camp during your safari with meals and park fees included

Embark on a 4-day Tanzania camping safari from Arusha, with wildlife viewing in Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover Lake Manyara's shallow alkaline lake, primate-filled forests, grassy plains, and rich birdlife of more than 400 species. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest caldera, where you may spot the Big Five and many other East African mammals. This safari combines classic game drives, camping, and Tanzania's remarkable natural beauty.

This safari combines classic game drives, camping, and Tanzania's remarkable natural beauty.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Moshi or Arusha

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Moshi town,or Arusha at your arranged hotel. You will meet your driver guide who will brief you on your upcoming safaris, then rest until the next day morning.

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Day 02

Moshi/Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park to Karatu

You will be collected from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha, and after a short briefing, you will travel westwards to Lake Manyara, a small National Park. The park, with its shallow alkaline lake, is known for its bird species that exceed 400 in number. Besides the primate-filled forests known for the long-tailed Guenon monkeys and the grassy plains that support varieties of herbivorous and carnivorous as well, it is one of the best hot spots to explore. Apart from elephants, you might also spot giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, and impalas, while the forests near the lake teem with noisy groups of monkeys and baboons. From the pop-up roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the sights and sounds of nature. In the late afternoon, you will leave the Lake Manyara National Park and head to Karatu, where you will spend the night at a selected lodge.

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Day 03

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater to Moshi/Arusha

After breakfast, your safari continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the world’s largest caldera, a feature formed by the collapse of land after a volcanic eruption. It is approximately 18 km in diameter and home to about 25,000 mammals. In this relatively small area you can find almost all the mammals of East Africa ranging from Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles to mountain reedbucks in the forests on the slopes. Hyenas along with some 500 bird species can be spotted in the area. In this Impressive Tanzania Safari it is also possible to spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard in the few hours spent in the crater. After lunch at a picnic spot you will leave the crater and return to Moshi/Arusha by the early evening, and this will be the end of your Imressive Tanzania Safari.

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Day 04

Depature

 Our packages include departure day services. Enjoy breakfast and a morning sightseeing in the city or join us for Safaris. If you are returning home our driver will bring you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to catch your flight home.

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu town

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu town

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

  • Transport in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with a photographic roof
  • Services of a professional guide and chef
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All camping gear (please bring your own sleeping bag)
  • 3 meals a day during the trip
  • All game drives as mentioned
  • Airport transfer and drop-off
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)
  • Concession and camping fees

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and flights
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Passport, itinerary, travel insurance documents, and e-tickets
  • Prescription medications
  • Prescription glasses, sunglasses, hat, and sunblock
  • Camera, video equipment, and binoculars
  • Clothes and toiletries
  • Phone, music, tablet, or laptop
  • Preventative pharmaceuticals
  • Odds and ends

Know before you go

  • Pack light.
  • Dress appropriately.
  • Go for one week minimum.
  • Give yourself a day between when your flight lands and when your safari starts.
  • Base your safari destination on what you want to see.
  • Choose safari timing based on wildlife behavior and patterns.
  • Consider a sunrise, sunset, and/or night drive.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel
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 $850.00 — $1,260.00
Double Sharing $850.00 — $1,020.00

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