4 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
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$980
Per Person
This 4-day Tanzania adventure camping safari offers a deeper and more rewarding journey through the country’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. From Tarangire’s ancient baobab forests and elephant herds to the vast, predator-rich plains of the Serengeti, and finally into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, this safari captures the very essence of Tanzania’s wilderness.
Travel by day through iconic landscapes on expertly guided game drives, and by night experience the magic of authentic camping under Africa’s star-filled skies. Carefully paced and thoughtfully designed, this itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a genuine safari experience that balances adventure, comfort, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive through rural landscapes and open plains. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive in a park famed for its towering baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa.
Spend the day exploring Tarangire’s diverse habitats, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a wide variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive, with chances to encounter predators such as lions and leopards.
In the evening, drive to your nearby campsite, enjoy dinner, and relax as night falls over the African bush.
Distance: Approx. 130 km
Game Viewing: 6–7 hours
Transport: 4×4 Custom Safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Twiga Campsite (or similar)
Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through changing landscapes and wildlife corridors. The drive offers sweeping views of plains, woodlands, and distant hills, with wildlife sightings possible along the way.
Arrive in the Serengeti in time for a picnic lunch, followed by an extensive afternoon game drive. Explore the endless plains where lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras roam freely. As the sun sets, continue to your campsite located within the park.
Spend the night surrounded by the sounds of nature beneath a vast, star-filled sky.
Distance: Approx. 243 km
Game Viewing: 6–7 hours
Transport: 4×4 Custom Safari Vehicle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Public Campsite (or similar)
Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Wake early for a morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife activity is at its peak and the soft light enhances photography. After breakfast and continued exploration, enjoy a hot lunch before departing the Serengeti.
In the afternoon, travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ascending gradually into cooler highlands. Enjoy scenic views and possible wildlife sightings en route before arriving at your campsite near the crater rim.
Relax in the evening, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the following day’s descent into one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders.
Distance: Approx. 135 km
Game Viewing: 6–7 hours
Transport: 4×4 Custom Safari Vehicle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Public Campsite (or similar)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Airport
After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a guided game drive within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor hosts an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino.
Explore grasslands, forests, and lakes within the crater while enjoying a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery. After completing your crater tour, ascend the crater walls and begin your return journey to Arusha, or proceed directly to the airport for your onward flight.
Distance: Approx. 185 km
Game Viewing: 5–6 hours
Transport: 4×4 Custom Safari Vehicle
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Price From
$980
Per Person
Safari Inclusions
4×4 Safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional driver-guide
All park fees
Accommodation during the safari as per itinerary
Meals as indicated
Drinking water throughout the safari
All game drives as per itinerary
Airport transfers (where listed in itinerary)
Government taxes & levies
Safari Exclusions
International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Tips for guides, cooks, and lodge staff
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, souvenirs, etc.)
Alcoholic and soft drinks (unless stated otherwise)
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris, walking safaris, cultural visits
Extra accommodation before or after the safari unless specified
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary