6 Days
Tanzania Camping Safari | Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
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Tanzania Explorer Camping Safari – Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Get ready for an unforgettable 6-day camping safari in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, exploring four iconic national parks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and adventure seekers, this trip offers immersive bush experiences, Big Five sightings, and breathtaking scenery with nights spent under canvas in the heart of nature.
What’s included in the 6-day camping safari package?
The package covers all park entry fees, camping accommodation, meals as per itinerary, transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, game drives, and a professional English-speaking guide.
Is camping safe in Tanzania’s national parks?
Yes, designated public campsites are safe and patrolled by park rangers. Tents are set up in secure areas and guides are trained to ensure guest safety.
When is the best time to go on this safari?
The dry season (June to October) offers the best wildlife visibility, while the migration season (December–March) is great for Serengeti sightings. Ngorongoro is a year-round destination.
What animals will I see on this safari?
You’ll likely see elephants, lions, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, flamingos, hippos, and possibly leopards or rhinos, depending on the season and park.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes! The safari can be tailored to include additional days, upgrades to lodge accommodations, or specific wildlife viewing goals such as the Great Migration.
Included
- All accommodations
- English speaking guide
- Full board during your safari
- Game drives
- Private 4×4 Safari Jeep
- Park fees
Excluded
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
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DAY 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Begin Your Wildlife Safari Adventure
Your adventure begins with a morning drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most underrated wildlife destinations. Famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal swamps, Tarangire is home to giraffes, wildebeests, buffalo, eland, and over 550 bird species.
Enjoy a scenic afternoon game drive in Tarangire before settling into your campsite inside the park.
Accommodation: Public campsite in Tarangire
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
Tarangire to Lake Manyara – Flamingos, Forests & Tree-Climbing Lions
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a diverse ecosystem tucked between the Rift Valley escarpment and the alkaline lake. Explore dense forests filled with baboons and blue monkeys, open plains with grazing wildebeests and impalas, and the shimmering shores visited by flamingos and pelicans.
Keep an eye out for the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, a rare and thrilling sight.
In the afternoon, head to nearby Mto wa Mbu village to set up camp and unwind by the pool or bar.
Accommodation: Campsite near Lake Manyara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
Lake Manyara to Serengeti – Through Ngorongoro Highlands to Endless Plains
Depart Lake Manyara and ascend through the Ngorongoro Highlands, passing rich farmland and scenic crater views before entering Serengeti National Park. The name “Serengeti” means “endless plains” in Maasai, and you’ll see why as the landscape stretches toward the horizon, dotted with acacia trees and kopjes (rock outcrops).
Arrive in the Seronera Valley—the heart of Serengeti—and enjoy your first wildlife sightings en route to camp.
Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti (Seronera area)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
Full-Day Safari in Serengeti – Big Cats & the Great Migration
Spend the day on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, following the seasonal migration paths of wildebeests and zebras. Your expert guide will position you near the best wildlife action, whether it’s predator hunting scenes or massive herds moving across the plains.
Return to your Seronera campsite for a night under starry African skies.
Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – From Savannah to the Volcanic Rim
After a morning game drive to spot any wildlife you may have missed, continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a picnic lunch along the way, followed by a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
As you reach the edge of the crater, the view opens up to reveal the vast caldera teeming with wildlife. Spend the night camping on the crater’s rim, with stunning sunset views and cool highland air.
Accommodation: Simba campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha – Final Day with the Big Five
Wake up early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in the world to see the Big Five in a single day. This UNESCO World Heritage Site shelters more than 25,000 animals in its fertile basin, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and leopards.
After a picnic lunch in the crater, you’ll ascend and begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving in the early evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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