- Tour Overview
- Safari Itinerary
- Trip Inclussions
Tanzania camping safari will introduce you to Tarangire National park & the famous Ngorongoro Crater both parks with unique features and amazing wildlife. During your 2 days camping safari you will spend a night at Heaven Nature public campsite one of the best campsite at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a great view of Lake Manyara & its forest
Itineraries
Day 1
Arusha- Tarangire National Park
Distance: 120 km
Non – game viewing drive: 2 – 3 hrs.
After breakfast we pick you up from your lodge in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. The drive is along Arusha town so any last minute purchase can be done on the way. Tarangire National Park is known for its large elephant population & giant baobab trees. 6000 elephants, 2,500 wildebeest & 3,000 zebra were recorded in this park.
This huge population of ungulates are moves around Tarangire Lake Manyara ecosystem. Tarangire River & Lake Burunge dam is the permanent source of water in the entire park serving the larger number of wildlife especially during the dry season. You may expect to spot lion, leopard hyena, jackals, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, Zebras & the three rare species of Great kudu, Oryx & the Ash stalling. Bird life is ubandant in this park over 400 bird species were recorded here which includes ostrich, herons, cori bastard, secretary birds & lots of aquatic birds. Parked lunch will be served inside the park.
Later drive to Heaven Nature Campsite close to Lake Manyara for overnight. All meals included.
Day 2
Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Distance: 220 km
Non – game viewing time: 2 – 2:30 hrs.
Early breakfast then depart for Ngorongoro crater, descend over 600 meters into the crater floor for game driver. Ngorongoro crater is referred by many as an 8th wonders of the world. Supported by yearly around water supply from the highlands and fodders, the Crater supports a larger number of wildlife which includes herds of wildebeest, buffalo, eland, zebra, warthog, hippo, African elephant and the rare black rhino.
Another interesting part of this wildlife sanctuary is the dense population of predators like lion, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals & the ever mysterious leopard that needs well trained eye to spot. During the game drive you will visit Lake Magadi the alkaline lake located on the southwest corner attracts a good number of flamingos, some hippos and other aquatic birds. Late afternoon drive back to Arusha for dinner and Overnight or airport drop off. (Accommodation in Arusha can be arranged upon request at extra cost).
Trip Includes
- Transportation in a modified 4WD safari Land cruiser with photographic roof thatch
- Service of a professional English speaking safari driver guide and a chef
- All Meals: during the safari
- 1.5 l of mineral water per person per day during game drive
- Overnight stays in good Canvas tents
- Tents, mattresses & camping equipment except sleeping bag
- All entry & camping fees.
Trip Excludes
- All transfers
- Accommodation in Arusha
- All flights
- Sleeping bag but can be rent in Arusha at reasonable price
- Beverages Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips/gratitude for safari driver guide & chef
- Items of a person nature
- Travel insurance etc.
