4-Day Camping Safari in Northern Tanzania Parks
Overview
This 4-day camping safari offers a thrilling adventure through Northern Tanzania’s iconic national parks, including Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Ideal for those wanting a short yet immersive wildlife experience, this tour provides daily game drives, camping under the stars, and the opportunity to witness the rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes of Tanzania.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Start your adventure with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, embark on a thrilling game drive, spotting elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, and various antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the park’s natural beauty and continue exploring in the afternoon. In the evening, settle into your campsite within the park, enjoy a campfire dinner, and spend the night under the stars in your tent.
Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a 3-hour drive offering stunning views of the Great Rift Valley and highlands. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive, observing a high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. Have a picnic lunch by the hippo pool and continue exploring the diverse habitats within the crater. Ascend in the evening and head to your campsite on the crater rim, where you will enjoy a campfire dinner and an overnight stay in your tent.
Day 3: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park
Start with an early breakfast at the campsite, then drive to Lake Manyara National Park, about 2 hours away. Enjoy a game drive in the park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and diverse bird species. Have a picnic lunch with views of the lake and continue exploring in the afternoon. Drive to your campsite near Lake Manyara, enjoy dinner, and spend the night under the stars.
Day 4: Lake Manyara to Arusha
Begin with breakfast at the campsite, followed by a final game drive in Lake Manyara. After a picnic lunch, depart for Arusha, arriving in the early evening for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of an unforgettable safari adventure.
- Camping accommodation for 3 nights
- Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off from Arusha
- Game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees and crater service fees
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
- Personal expenses (tips, drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Accommodation before and after the safari
- Airport transfers not specified in the itinerary