CampingPublic campsite
Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro
On the Ngorongoro Crater rim, Tanzania
About the stay
Why we use it
A campsite on the crater rim, so you are among the first down into the crater in the morning.
Simba sits high on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, at around 2,300 metres. Nights are cold all year, often close to freezing, and mornings are often misty. Bring a warm layer and a good sleeping bag (we can hire you one).
Animals wander through: buffalo sometimes graze around the tents after dark, which is why you stay close to camp at night. The road down into the crater is a short drive away.
On the rim
A short drive to the descent road at sunrise.
The budget way to see the crater
Used on our camping safaris with a crater day.
Views and cold air
Pack a fleece: it's chilly up here.
- TypePublic campsite
- WhereOn the Ngorongoro Crater rim
- SettingInside the park
- Comfort levelCamping
- Good forBudget travellers who don't mind a cold night
- On our safaris2 safaris
Where it is
Location
Nearby, as the crow flies
- Ngorongoro Craterabout 10 km
- Lake Manyaraabout 50 km
- Serengetiabout 110 km
Pin shows the area, not the exact address. Road distances are longer.
Stay at Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro on
Safaris that stay here
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Budget · 4 days
4 Days Private Camping Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Night 3 at Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro
Prices are per person for two people sharing, with park fees included. Want more nights here, or this public campsite in another safari? Ask us to change it
What to expect
A night here
- AfternoonYour crew has the tents up when you roll in from the game drive.
- SunsetHot water for a wash, a cup of tea and the sounds of the plains.
- DinnerYour cook serves a hot meal at camp: soup, a main and fruit.
- NightZip up the tent and listen: the bush is loud after dark.
- 06:00Coffee, then out on the first game drive at sunrise.
Good to know
FAQs
Can I add Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro to a different safari?
Usually, yes, as long as the safari passes through Ngorongoro & Karatu. Tell us which safari you like and we'll send the price with Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro in it.
Can I stay an extra night?
Yes. An extra night gives you a full day of game drives without packing up. We'll add the night, the extra park day and the meals to your quote.
What happens if it's full on my dates?
We tell you before you pay anything, and suggest the closest match in the same area and price range.
What do I need to bring for camping?
A sleeping bag (we can hire you one), a head torch and warm layers for the evening. Tents, mattresses and meals are provided.
How do I pay?
Nothing is paid until you're happy with the quote. Then a deposit holds the safari: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.
Keep exploring
Other places to stay
All lodges and camps-
On the Ngorongoro Crater rim
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
A lodge on the crater rim, looking down onto the floor you'll be driving the next morning.
- Lodge
- Inside the park
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Less than an hour from the Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Ang’ata Camp
A tented camp up in the Ngorongoro highlands, close to the road down into the crater.
- Tented camp
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Less than an hour from the Ngorongoro Crater
NyEmbalakai Ngorongoro Camp
A camp in the Ngorongoro highlands, used for the night between the Serengeti and the crater.
- Tented camp
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Karatu, below the Ngorongoro highlands
Farm of Dreams Lodge
A farm lodge in Karatu, the green highland town between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Lodge
- Outside the park
Sleep here on your safari
Tell us your dates and who's travelling. We'll check Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro and send a safari built around it, with the full price.