Camping Safari — 5 Days
The same iconic northern parks as our lodge safaris, but sleeping in comfortable dome tents at public campsites — a more affordable, adventurous way to experience Tanzania's wildlife.
Day-by-day itinerary
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Head south into Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among elephant herds, then set up camp nearby.
Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park
A morning game drive to finish exploring Tarangire, then on to Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions and forest walks.
Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park
Cross the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend onto the endless Serengeti plains, game-viewing along the way.
Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
A full day exploring the Serengeti's central plains from your tented camp, tracking resident predators and plains game.
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater at dawn for a final morning among the Big Five, then drive back to Arusha.
What's included
Included
- All park entry & conservation fees
- English-speaking driver-guide in a 4x4 safari jeep
- Full board meals as specified per itinerary
- Ground transport for the full itinerary
- Bottled water during game drives
- Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, camp chairs)
Not included
- International flights
- Tips for your driver-guide & camp staff
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic & premium drinks
- Private departures — choose your own start date
- Small groups of climbers welcome too
- Response within a day, usually sooner
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