Tanzania Camping Safari Tour
4 days—Camp under the stars and explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a budget-friendly 4x4 safari full of wildlife and adventure for four days
$1000-1160 USD
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Safari summary
This four-day camping safari is a great way to explore some of Tanzania’s most famous national parks and enjoy the wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and culture that make East Africa special. You will visit Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater—three of the world’s top wildlife destinations. In Tarangire, you will see large herds of elephants and the famous baobab trees. The park is home to many animals like lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many birds. It’s a wonderful place to begin your safari and enjoy nature.
Next, you will visit the Serengeti, known for its wide open plains and huge numbers of animals. You can spot the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino plus cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, and many more. The Serengeti is famous for its wildlife and is a favorite for photographers and animal lovers. You will also explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera with a unique ecosystem. It is home to thousands of animals, including the rare black rhino. The crater has forests, lakes, and grasslands and offers excellent chances to see many animals close together.
During your safari, you will travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with a professional guide who knows the best places to find animals. You will spend your nights camping in tents, close to nature and the sounds of wildlife. Camping gives you a real feeling of the wild and adventure. This safari is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone wanting a true African wildlife experience without spending a lot. It combines exciting game drives, amazing animals, and beautiful scenery with camping comfort and expert guiding.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Your safari begins with an early pickup from your Arusha hotel. After a brief introduction, drive two hours to Tarangire National Park, known for elephants and baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, and many birds. At midday, have a picnic lunch inside the park, then continue exploring. In the evening, head to a nearby campsite where dinner awaits. Relax by the campfire before sleeping in your tent.
Camping near Tarangire
Tarangire to Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, pack up and travel toward Serengeti, passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic highlands and possible wildlife sightings. Arrive in Serengeti National Park by afternoon for a game drive across vast plains. Known for the great migration, the park hosts lions, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, and many grazers. After an exciting afternoon, head to your central Serengeti campsite for dinner and a night immersed in nature.
Camping in Serengeti
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Start early with a sunrise game drive in Serengeti, the best time to see predators hunting and animals active before the heat. Return to camp for breakfast, then drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife and scenery along the way. Stop for lunch en route and arrive at a campsite near the crater rim by late afternoon. After settling in, enjoy a warm dinner prepared by your camp cook and rest for the next day’s crater adventure.
Camping near Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, a famous wildlife area. See lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and maybe rare black rhinos. Enjoy a game drive across the crater floor with a picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha where your guide will drop you at your hotel or airport. This ends your 4-day safari, filled with unforgettable moments and amazing wildlife sightings.
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