Duration
4-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
4-Day Short and Sweet Northern Tanzania Camping Safari
Overview
This safari experience is perfect for anyone short on time and on a budget. Our whirlwind tour of the most well known and impressive safari parks in all of Tanzania will whet your appetite for more. In addition the camping experience keeps you close to nature and increases the sense of adventure.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Budget camping Outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included - Outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
$1,090 USD
$990 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
$1,090 USD
$990 USD
Dec 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
$1,090 USD
$990 USD
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
$1,210 USD
$1,210 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Quote flow
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Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1
Tarangire NP
Day 2
Serengeti NP
Day 3-4
Ngorongoro Crater
End
Arusha (Day 4)
Tour Features
Participation camping
Guests must assist with camp chores. See the first day description for more info.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Budget camping Outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Budget camping On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire overnight Mto wa Mbu
Guests will meet their driver guide at the designated meeting point in downtown Arusha in early morning. Once everyone arrives we immediately depart from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Late afternoon we transfer to Mto wa Mbu village for dinner and overnight camping. All guests are expected to set up their own tent and to tidy their camp space and pickup their trash. Outside Tarangire NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Budget camping Outside Tarangire NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Mto wa Mbu to the Serengeti
After breakfast we drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the way to Serengeti National Park. We spend the afternoon and evening on a magical game drive through the famous Serengeti National Park checking for giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, lions and the elusive leopard amongst many other animals. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Drive from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro
In the morning we wake up early to enjoy a last game drive in the Serengeti National Park. After lunch we drive to the Ngorongoro highlands and establish our camp site right on the rim of this majestic crater. We overnight at Simba campsite where giraffes and zebra might visit us. On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Budget camping On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Our last day on safari starts early morning with a descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Our last meal is a picnic lunch inside the crater followed by an afternoon drive back to Arusha. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Travel Africa Tours
4.8 operator rating
Travel Africa Tours provides authentic and eclectic tours of Ethiopia and Tanzania. Whether you want to explore the vibrant cultures of the Omo Valley tribes in Ethiopia or follow the wildebeest migration through the expansive Serengeti we are here to make it happen. We are not just tour operators, we are travelers like you and want to help make your adventure in Africa memorable.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Ethiopia, Tanzania
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included - Outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Travel Africa Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Travel Africa Tours.
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