Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Arusha town
4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Camping Safari
The shortest safari that still reaches the Serengeti — camping inside the park.
4 days 3 nights
From $1,090 pp
Budget camping
3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Camping Safari
Elephants, the crater and Lake Manyara in three affordable days of camping.
Overview
Why you'll love it
- Ngorongoro Crater descent
- Elephant herds in Tarangire
- Camp cook and fresh meals
Day by day
Itinerary
Day 1Tarangire National Park
You drive about two hours to Tarangire and spend the day following the river, where elephants gather in large family herds beneath baobab trees. You eat a picnic lunch in the park and keep watching for lion, leopard, giraffe and many of its 500+ bird species.
Day 2Ngorongoro Crater
You descend into the crater at gate opening, before it fills with vehicles. On the floor you look for black rhino, lion, elephant bulls, hyena and flamingos on the soda lake, and eat a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Afterwards you climb back to the highlands for the night.
Day 3Lake Manyara & return to Arusha
You spend a morning game drive in Lake Manyara's forest and floodplains, then drive back to Arusha in the afternoon for your onward plans or a transfer to the airport.
The details
What's included
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entry, concession and crater fees
- Accommodation as listed (or similar)
- Meals as shown in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Camping equipment and a dedicated camp cook
Not included
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance
- Hot-air balloon safari (optional extra)
- Tips for guides and camp staff
- Drinks other than water
- Personal items
Prices
What it costs
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $1,040 |
| 2 travellers | $720 |
| 3–4 travellers | $650 |
| 5–6 travellers | $600 |
Indicative prices in USD for standard season. Your final price depends on dates and availability and is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
FAQ
Questions about this trip
Can this itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Every route on our site is a starting point. We can add nights, change camps, swap parks or add Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro.
What is the price based on?
The "from" price of $720 is per person, based on two people sharing in standard season. Peak dates (July–October, Christmas and New Year) can cost more, and the table above shows how group size changes the price.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry or WhatsApp message. We reply with availability and a final quote within 24 hours. A deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due before travel — all terms are in your written quote.
What is camping really like?
You sleep in spacious dome tents with mattresses in public campsites with shared toilets and showers. Your cook prepares hot meals and the crew sets up and breaks camp. Bring a sleeping bag or rent one from us.
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Make this trip yours
Change the dates, add a night, upgrade a camp or bolt on Zanzibar. Send us a message and we will adjust the route and price for you.