Imagine being in the heart of nature on a camping safari in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Samantha Riechter and her boyfriend Thomas Beck, German tourists, agreed that a camping safari in Tanzania provides an unforgettable up-close and personal experience of the African bush.
At sunrise, the two walk near the crater rim as the changing colors of the morning sun illuminate the acacia landscape. The savanna is bright red, then orange, and finally settles to a golden hue as the meadow comes to life. They start the day with a short walk to wake up their spirits. Upon your return, a full English breakfast is served al fresco under the morning breeze. Soon, they embark on a morning safari, where they are treated to the rich tapestry of habitats teeming with wildlife and exotic birds. Samantha can’t believe the immense wildlife, especially the rarely seen black rhino.
They soon return to camp at noon to have lunch under the shade of a Baobab tree. A tasty meal is served with fresh vegetables and tropical fruits. Afterward, a nap is as inviting as a glimpse of the seemingly endless plains that stretch for miles and miles. Soon, it will be time for an exciting afternoon safari. Game viewing is abundant with lions, hippos, rhinos, cheetahs, buffalo, and giraffes beyond your astonished eyes. Beneath the dazzling colors of the sunset, they return to camp intimately holding hands, where they take a warm shower and await another safari adventure in Tanzania.
Juma, the Tanzanian safari cook, eagerly awaits your arrival at the immaculately set dinner table next to a roaring campfire beneath the glittering canopy of stars. While dining in a five-course safari kitchen, gazelles head to a favorite watering hole while curious baboons smell the aroma of rich Tanzanian coffee in another adventurer’s mug. After dinner, the twinkling campfire shares a night of stories and queues as relationships are consolidated and memories are forever forged in nature. When night falls, Samantha and Thomas casually head to his tent for a well-earned rest.
As Samantha falls asleep under the canvas tent, Thomas hears the roar of a lion and the mating call of a hyena in the distance. He is not surprised, as a ranger stands guard throughout the night. Samantha was already asleep after a long day of hiking. As the whispering wind blows, while tenderly brushing the tents, Thomas is gently drawn into a deep sleep. The coolness of midnight punctuated with the occasional echo marks the beginning of the early hours of the morning. After a quiet night, the terrain slowly begins to come to life again, as the two wake up for a new day of discovery.
Samantha and Thomas start this new day by exploring the surrounding nature on foot, as they walk past the camp, and take time to observe the little wonders, such as spiders, anteaters and dung beetles. Led by a skilled ranger, the two embark on a walking safari that takes them to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, they are in awe of the abundant game drink in a nearby lake. Just like the day before, they no doubt witness another black rhino in the distance as packs of lions including the magnificent male black men roam the grasslands just before the acacia-filled hills. They also spot many colorful flamingos and a variety of other exotic water birds around the lake on the crater floor. Along the way, a hearty outdoor brunch is served under the shade of a tree, followed by a short nap in a hammock.
There is no better way than a camping safari in Tanzania to experience the true essence of African nature. Like Samantha and Thomas, if it suits an adventurous person who respects nature and wants to experience the African rainforest in its unique setting, organize a bespoke Tanzania camping safari in the pristine and unspoiled confines of northern Tanzania.