Northern Circuit2 Days2 days · Mid-RangeTarangire, Ngorongoro Crater
2 Days Tanzania Safari: Tarangire and Ngorongoro
A short, rewarding safari combining Tarangire's elephants with the Ngorongoro Crater.
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Northern Circuit · Budget
6 Days Budget Camping Safari
An authentic camping adventure in public campsites, private or shared.
Duration
6 days
Tour type
Private or Group
Accommodation
Public campsites with dome tents
Transport
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Meals
Full board on safari days
Destinations
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Best season
All year; June–October is the classic dry season
Overview
Sleep under canvas in public campsites inside the parks, with a safari cook preparing fresh meals. It is the most affordable way to experience the full northern circuit and brings you close to the sounds of the bush.
Highlights
- Camping inside the Serengeti
- Safari cook
- Four parks
- Affordable price
- Group joining possible
- Close-to-nature experience
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Drive into the Rift Valley to Tarangire, a park of ancient baobab trees and the Tarangire River. In the dry season it holds some of the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Expect a full day of game drives looking for elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion and a large variety of birds.
Full-day game drivePicnic lunch in the parkBaobab and river viewpoints
- Route
- Arusha → Tarangire
- Travel time
- About 2–2.5 hours
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Tarangire / Karatu area
- Accommodation
- Public campsite, Tarangire area (dome tents)
Pricing
Contact us for a personalized quotation. Prices depend on your travel dates, group size and accommodation level.
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entrance and conservation fees as per itinerary
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees where included
- Camping equipment and safari cook
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water during game drives
- Airport transfers in Arusha / Kilimanjaro
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits unless listed)
- Personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
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