Camping Safari Tanzania
5 days—Experience an authentic camping Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with unforgettable wildlife adventures.
$1350-1850 USD
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Safari summary
Experience the wild side of Africa on this 5 Days Camping Tanzania Safari, an unforgettable Tanzania safari tour designed for travelers who want to enjoy nature up close while exploring Tanzania's most iconic national parks. This affordable adventure takes you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, combining thrilling game drives, comfortable public campsites, and breathtaking landscapes.
Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, seasonal Tarangire River, and impressive elephant herds. Enjoy exciting game drives while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and hundreds of bird species in one of Tanzania's most beautiful parks.
Continue to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, where endless golden plains are home to one of Africa's richest wildlife populations. During your Serengeti safari, enjoy game drives across diverse habitats while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, and countless grazing animals. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Serengeti Migration, one of the world's greatest natural wonders.
The adventure continues to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places to experience a Big Five Tanzania safari. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive surrounded by spectacular scenery and exceptional wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and many other species.
Throughout this Camping Tanzania Safari, you'll travel in a specially equipped 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced English-speaking guide and enjoy freshly prepared meals cooked by your safari chef. Evenings are spent at well-equipped public campsites, where you can relax around the campsite and experience the sounds of the African wilderness under a sky filled with stars.
This 5 Days Camping Tanzania Safari is ideal for backpackers, solo travelers, couples, groups of friends, and anyone looking for an affordable yet unforgettable African safari. Combining incredible wildlife, spectacular scenery, and authentic camping experiences, this Tanzania safari package offers the perfect way to discover the beauty of Tanzania while staying close to nature.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations. Famous for its giant baobab trees, the seasonal Tarangire River, and large elephant herds, the park offers outstanding game viewing. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes, and diverse birdlife. Later, continue to Migombani Camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the African night sky.
Migombani Camp
Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart from Migombani Camp and drive to Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy breathtaking views along the way before entering the endless Serengeti plains. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue with an afternoon game drive, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, and other wildlife. In the evening, arrive at Nyani Public Campsite for a freshly prepared dinner and an overnight stay under the African stars.
Nyani Public Campsite
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, exploring its endless plains and searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife. After a picnic lunch, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. In the evening, arrive at Simba A Campsite near the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay with spectacular views of the surrounding highlands
Simba A Campsite
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site while searching for the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the endangered black rhino — along with hippos, zebras, flamingos, and other wildlife. After a picnic lunch, drive to Migombani Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Migombani Camp
Lake Manyara – Arusha
Lake Manyara
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a game drive through its forests, open plains, and lakeshore, searching for tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. After a picnic lunch, return to Arusha, where your 5 Days Camping Tanzania Safari ends. You will be dropped off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), depending on your travel plans.
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