Camping safari
2 Days Tanzania Camping Safari
You will visit Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.
From $500 per person
Camping safari
8 Days Tanzania Camping Safari with Lake Natron
- 8 days
- Tanzania
- From $2,000 per person
Overview
You will visit Tarangire, Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Natron.
An 8-day budget camping safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Natron. Nights are spent at campsites, with a safari cook and all park fees included.
Day by day
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Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your guide picks you up in Arusha and drives you about 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive among ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, with a chance to see lions, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest along the Tarangire River. Dinner and overnight at Heaven Nature Campsite.
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Day 2 Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Start with an early morning game drive in Tarangire, then drive via the Ngorongoro highlands towards the Serengeti. Enter through the Naabi Hill Gate and enjoy a game drive across the endless plains on the way to the Seronera area. Dinner and overnight at Nyani Campsite.
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Day 3 Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring the Seronera region, famous for big cats and rich wildlife. Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hippos and huge herds of zebra and wildebeest, with a picnic lunch in the bush. Dinner and overnight at Nyani Campsite.
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Day 4 Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Enjoy another full day of game drives, following the seasonal movements of the Great Migration. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times for predator sightings. Dinner and overnight at Nyani Campsite.
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Day 5 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
After a morning game drive, leave the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Reach the crater rim in the afternoon for stunning views over the caldera. Dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite.
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Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Natron
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. It is one of Africa’s best places to see black rhino, lion, hippo, hyena and flamingos. After a picnic lunch, begin the scenic drive north through Maasai country to Lake Natron, near the Kenyan border. The road is rough, so expect a long travel day. Dinner and overnight at Masai Giraffe Camp.
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Day 7 Lake Natron Exploration
Explore Lake Natron, a striking alkaline lake that is the main breeding ground of the lesser flamingo. Enjoy a guided walk to the nearby waterfalls and gorge for a refreshing swim, and take in views of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the Maasai “Mountain of God”. Meet the local Maasai community and relax at camp. Dinner and overnight at Masai Giraffe Camp.
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Day 8 Lake Natron to Arusha
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha (about 5 to 6 hours) with a lunch stop on the way. Drop-off is at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
What's included
Included
- Guaranteed safari on confirmation
- Accommodations on Safari based on Campsite
- Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
- Services of an English-speaking, skilled and experienced driver/guide
- All park entrance fees, including government taxes
- Extensive Game Drives in the National Parks
- Camping Equipment
- Chef (Cook) during the whole tour
- Service of a safari cook
- Crater tour services
- 3 meals per day while on safari, vegetarian & non-vegetarian
- Unlimited drinking water per person per day
- Safari transport by 4 x 4 Land Cruiser (6-seater) with a roof hatch that ‘pops up’ to enable easy viewing and photography
Not included
- Personal & baggage insurance
- Canoeing Safari
- Olduvai Gorge entrance fee
- Balloon Safari
- Optional travel insurance
- Health requirements (you are entering a Malaria area)
- Medical and trip cancellation insurance
- Shuttle Bus Transfer apart from Airport pick up / drop off
- Excess baggage or shipping charges
- Tips or Gratitude
- Personal Toiletries and items of a personal nature
- Beverages/Drinks
- International flights
- Visas
- Optional activities/excursions
- Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
Our own hotel
Where you'll stay
The Maridadi Hotel, Moshi
Our own boutique hotel at the foot of Kilimanjaro, 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, with a pool, a garden and a rooftop lounge. Our climbers rest here before the mountain and celebrate here afterwards.
Hotel nights in your itinerary are included in the price, and our team arranges them for you. On safari, or when the hotel is full, we use trusted partner hotels and lodges.
Visit themaridadihotel.com ↗Prices
Price per person in US dollars for the whole trip. The bigger the group, the lower the price.
| Accommodation | 1 traveller | 2 travellers | 3 travellers | 4+ travellers |
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| Basic camping | $4,800 | $2,800 | $2,160 | $2,000 |
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What travellers say
Reviews from our guests
★★★★★
Splendid 12-Day Kenya-Tanzania Safari Trip
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★★★★★
unforgettable 5 days safari tour
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Simply amazing
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