4 Days Tanzania Camping Safari
4 Days Tanzania Camping Safari for US$1,352/Person Based on 2-3 Persons Booking
Safari Overview
Experience the highlights of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on a 4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari covering Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. This budget-friendly adventure combines spectacular wildlife viewing, comfortable tented camping, professional guiding, and freshly prepared meals.
The safari is designed to start and end in Arusha, with three nights of camping and extensive game drives. The route is compact but rewarding, offering opportunities to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and—if luck is on your side— leopards and rhinos.
4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and many bird species.
In the late afternoon, drive to Migombani campsite for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Migombani Campsite located at Mto wa Mbu
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Game drive
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, leave Tarangire and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.
Enter the Serengeti and continue with an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti is renowned for its vast plains, large predator populations and the annual wildebeest migration.
Dinner and overnight at Nyani public campsite in the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Nyani Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Scenic drive & game drive
Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Wake early for an early-morning game drive, one of the best times to see predators and active wildlife.
After breakfast, continue exploring the Serengeti before driving toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Depending on wildlife conditions and the itinerary, there may be opportunities to visit viewpoints or enjoy additional wildlife viewing along the route.
Arrive at Simba B campsite near the Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activities: Morning & afternoon game drives
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a crater-floor game drive.
The crater is one of Tanzania's premier wildlife areas, with excellent chances of seeing lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife. The crater descent/service charge is a separate regulated fee and is normally incorporated into the safari operator's quotation.
After the crater tour, ascend and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Activities: Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Suggested Prices:
1 person: approximately US$1,950
2 people: approximately US$1,550 per person
3–4 people: approximately US$1,300 per person
5–6 people: approximately US$1,100 per person
What's Included:
3 nights camping accommodation
Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
Private or shared 4x4 safari Land cruiser vehicle, depending on package (private or a group joining safari)
All scheduled game drives
Tarangire National Park entrance fees
Serengeti National Park entrance fees
Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees
Ngorongoro Crater descent/service fee
Camping equipment, including tents and sleeping arrangements
Camping chairs and tables
Professional safari cook
All kitchen utensils
All meals as specified in the itinerary
Plenty of bottled drinking water during the safari
All government taxes and applicable park charges
2-way airport transfers
Game-viewing opportunities in all three destinations
What's Not Included:
International flights
Tanzania visa
The 48$ mandatory Tanzania travel insurance, for every traveller entering Tanzania.
Any other travel and medical insurance of your choice to cover you in other destinations/countries you will be visiting after.
Any personal expenses
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Tips for the safari guide and cook
Laundry services
Souvenirs and personal shopping
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Any extra hotel nights accommodation in Arusha town before or after the safari
Any additional accommodation caused by changes (by client) to the itinerary
Best time to travel: June–October is generally excellent for wildlife viewing, while January–February can also be rewarding. The Serengeti migration is seasonal, so the best area to visit depends on the time of year.
Starting point: Arusha is recommended because it provides convenient access to Tanzania's Northern Circuit.
Safari duration: 4 days / 3 nights.
Recommended group size: Up to 6 people per safari vehicle provides a good balance between comfort and price.
Recommended Tipping Amounts for Safari Trips:
Safari Guide: $20–$30 per day per group.
Safari Cook: $20–$30 per day per group
For instance, if four travellers are on safari, each person could contribute $5.00 per day to make a one day tip for the driver-guide.
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