Are you planning for an African safari in Tanzania norther circuit and worried of where you will spend your night at your stay in these magnificent national parks, rich with biodiversity and wildlife. These parks offer various accommodation options including permanent lodges, tented lodges private campsites and public composite.
The public campsite stands out as the most affordable accommodation the park have to offers. The public campsites are managed by Tanzania park authority and the returns from these campsites are used to support the conservation efforts. Therefore, using these campsites you will also be helping on the protection of the wildlife for the future generation.
The cost of renting a public campsite goes for $50 per person for the night. However, you will also be required to pay the concession fees to the park authority for spending a nigh in the park. The concession fees for Serengeti and Ngorongoro is $71. Let us look the different public campsite that you can use on your visit to Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Simba A campsite – Ngorongoro conservation area
This public campsite is located near Ngorongoro crater rim in Ngorongoro conservation area. If you are interested in having a game drive in Ngorongoro crater or visiting the crates to enjoy the magnificent view of crater and the surrounding landscape, then plan your accommodation at this campsite.
Some of the facilities that you will have during your stay at this campsite include toilet and bathroom. The campsite also offers a dinning where you will have your meal from and Kitchen to be used to prepare your meals
During your stay at Simba A campsite, you will be able to spot various animals like buffalo, cheetahs, elephant and zebras. You will also spot various bird species around the campsite which will enhance your experience.
Remember to park a warming clothing if you are planning to stay at Simba A campsite as it tends to get very cold during the night. Secondly not leave your valuable in the tent unattended to as bird hearted might be part of the people around you and the campsite tends to be overpopulated especially during the peak season.
Lastly, never move alone at night at Simba A campsite as you might e attacked by a big cat while moving at night during the night
Seronera campsite – Serengeti national park
Another public campsite found in the central Serengeti national park in Seronera conservation area. It is located near Seronera river valley, and the facility is part of the chain of various campsites including Pimbi campsite, Tumbiri campsite, Nyani campsite among others.
The facilities the campsite does offer include toilet, bathroom. You can also get hot that is cooked using the firewood that is bought from karatu town near the park, cold showers are also available at the campsite.
Seronera area is the popular spot for tourist in Serengeti and it can be visited all year round. Staying at this campsite will give you a chance to spot different wildlife including wildebeest, zebra, buffalos and big cats like lions, leopard and many more.
Lobo campsite – Serengeti national park
Another public campsite in Serengeti is Lobo campsite located in the northern part of Serengeti national park. It is strategically located perfect for those interested in observing the great migration of wildebeest. The campsite is located near mara river making it a perfect place to stay at during the mara river crossing of wildebeest
The campsite offers a toilet, bathroom and dining facilities. The campsite also offers you a kitchen facility for preparing your meals.
Some of the experience you shouldn’t miss out while at this campsite include seeing the wildebeest especially during the migration. You will also sport other animals including lions, leopard elephant and many more that call the park home.
Camping equipment
Tour operators in Tanzania offers camping equipment but you can also opt to park your camping equipment including food. The tour operator can also avail you with chef during your stay in the northern circuit
Alternatively, you can simply choose to rent the camping equipment from your tour operator. This equipment will include the camping tents and the camping gears. Some of the items in camping gears include sleeping bags, and chicken utensils among others.
Camping alone would be an amazing experience where you will experience sleeping in the wild with different animals and experience the called weathers
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