A line of dome tents set up at a savanna campsite under a large umbrella acacia tree with a wide horizon.

Simba A Public Campsite – Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

A stone walkway leading past open grassy lawns toward a large green-roofed communal dining hall building at a campsite.

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Simba A Public Campsite – Ngorongoro

Simba A Public Campsite is a designated public campsite on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It offers an authentic and affordable camping experience surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of the Ngorongoro highlands. The campsite provides basic shared facilities and is an ideal overnight base for travelers preparing for an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Staying here allows guests to experience the natural atmosphere of the conservation area while remaining close to one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. From Simba A, guests can enjoy spectacular highland scenery before descending into the crater for a private game drive. The crater is renowned for its diverse wildlife, with opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, gazelles and, with some luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. As a public campsite, facilities are simple and shared, making Simba A particularly suitable for travelers seeking an authentic budget camping experience rather than lodge-style accommodation.

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At a glance

Simba A Public Campsite – Ngorongoro at a glance

Stay level: Budget
Area: Ngorongoro Crater
Region: Northern Circuit
Setting: National Parks & Safari

Getting to Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is easily reached as part of a Northern Tanzania safari from Arusha. Most travellers arrive by safari vehicle after travelling from Arusha or after visiting Tarangire or Lake Manyara. The main entrance to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is Loduare Gate, near Karatu. Travellers continuing to the Serengeti can include Ngorongoro as part of a longer Northern Tanzania safari circuit. For international visitors, Kilimanjaro International Airport is a convenient gateway for Northern Tanzania. TanzaLux Safaris can arrange airport transfers, accommodation, private safari vehicles and a complete itinerary based on your travel dates and interests. For the best experience, an early start is recommended because crater access and game-drive schedules are regulated. Your TanzaLux Safaris guide will help organise the timing and route for your visit.

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