Camping safari
5-Day Northern Tanzania Camping Safari: Tarangire, Manyara & Ngorongoro
$1500-1843 USD
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Safari summary
5-day camping safari offers an immersive and authentic Tanzanian wildlife experience, traversing the iconic Northern Circuit parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Departing from Arusha, the itinerary prioritizes extensive game drives in each park, allowing for close encounters with diverse wildlife, from Tarangire's large elephant herds and Lake Manyara's birdlife to the Ngorongoro Crater's high concentration of animals, including the "Big Five." Accommodation is in comfortable dome tents within public campsites, providing a true wilderness feel, supported by an experienced guide/driver and a dedicated cook. The safari balances exhilarating game viewing with a day for leisure or cultural immersion, culminating in a return to Arusha.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Private vehicle and driver
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Your adventure begins as your safari guide picks you up from your Arusha hotel around 8:00 AM, leading you to Tarangire National Park for a full day of exhilarating game drives, renowned for its colossal elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, and various antelopes, all drawn to the life-giving Tarangire River, before heading to a nearby public campsite for dinner and your first night under the stars in a comfortable dome tent.
Tarangire to Manyara National park
Lake Manyara
Following an early breakfast, you'll enjoy a final morning game drive in Tarangire before journeying towards Lake Manyara National Park, where an afternoon game drive awaits, offering opportunities to spot diverse wildlife along with the elusive tree-climbing lions (though not guaranteed), amidst the park's varied landscapes including groundwater forests and the iconic lake itself, before proceeding to a public campsite near Lake Manyara or Karatu for dinner and overnight camping.
Manyara to Ngorongoro crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you'll depart Lake Manyara for the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of exceptional game viewing, where you'll witness the "Big Five" alongside a high concentration of other animals like zebras and hippos, enjoying a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor, before ascending to a crater rim campsite (or nearby Karatu) to savor the stunning views and a delicious dinner.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Crater
Today offers a more relaxed pace, allowing you to either unwind at the campsite, soaking in the panoramic views, or opt for enriching optional activities such as a cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about their traditions (at an extra cost), or a serene nature walk around the lodge area if staying in Karatu, all while enjoying breakfast, lunch, and dinner at your same campsite.
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Your final day begins with a hearty breakfast at your campsite before embarking on the scenic drive back to Arusha, where you'll enjoy a hot lunch upon arrival in town, marking the conclusion of your incredible safari adventure before being dropped off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey.
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