4-Day Northern Circuit Camping Safari
Overview
Explore three of Tanzania's top wildlife parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater — on this 4-day budget camping safari from $675 per person with all park fees included.
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Safari Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park. Spend the full day exploring the park along the Tarangire River where large herds of elephants congregate. The iconic baobab-studded landscape is home to lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest. Tarangire also boasts incredible birdlife with over 550 species. Set up camp near the park as the sun sets.
Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the dense groundwater forest where blue monkeys and olive baboons swing through the canopy. Drive along the lakeshore searching for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and vast flocks of flamingos. The park's diverse habitats support over 400 bird species. Continue to the Ngorongoro area for the night.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at dawn for a full morning game drive on the crater floor. This 260 km² caldera is home to roughly 25,000 large mammals — including the Big Five. Search for endangered black rhino near the Lerai Forest, watch lion prides hunting on the open grasslands, and enjoy flamingos at Lake Magadi. Picnic lunch at the hippo pool before ascending to camp on the crater rim.
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Enjoy a final sunrise from the crater rim with coffee, then depart for Arusha. The drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Highlands, passing Maasai bomas (homesteads) and farmland. Optional stop at a Maasai cultural village (at own expense). Arrive in Arusha by early afternoon.
Tour Route
- 1
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- 2
Day 2
Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
- 3
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Included
- Arusha hotel transfers
- All park entry fees and crater service fee
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Full-board meals (B, L, D)
- Camping accommodation with tents and bedding
- Drinking water during drives
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Beverages
- Sleeping bag rental ($15)
- Personal expenses
Where to Stay
Handpicked lodges & camps for this safari
Kudu Lodge & Camp
Arusha
A welcoming budget lodge on the outskirts of Arusha offering comfortable rooms, a lush garden setting, and easy access to all northern safari circuit departures.
View Lodge →Marera Valley Lodge
Karatu
A mid-range lodge in the green hills of Karatu offering excellent value with spacious rooms, a swimming pool, and stunning views over the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
View Lodge →Simba Campsite
Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Tanzania's most iconic public campsite perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering an unbeatable combination of world-class views and rock-bottom prices.
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