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Camping Safari

7-Day Tanzania Camping Safari Itinerary

Experience the ultimate 7-day Tanzania camping safari, exploring four of Northern Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations. This unforgettable adventure takes you through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, the world-famous Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights
Accommodation camping
Destinations 3 Parks
Group Size
From $2,350 / Person
Availability Year Round

Safari At a Glance

Day Destination Game Drive Transport Accommodation
Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park Full Day 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser Public Campsite
Day 2 Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park Afternoon 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser Serengeti Campsite
Day 3 Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park Full Day 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser Serengeti Campsite
Day 4 & 5 Full-Day Serengeti National Park Safari Morning 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser End of Safari
Day 6 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Morning 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser End of Safari
Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha Morning 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser End of Safari

7-Day Tanzania Camping Safari

Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arrival in Arusha

After breakfast in Arusha, begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, approximately a two-hour drive through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania. Renowned for its ancient baobab trees and one of the largest elephant populations in East Africa, Tarangire offers an incredible introduction to your Tanzania safari. Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive across the park's diverse habitats, where you'll have the opportunity to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and numerous antelope species. Stop for a delicious hot picnic lunch in the heart of the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife safari. As the sun sets, head to your campsite and unwind beneath the African sky while listening to the sounds of the surrounding wilderness.

  • Distance: Approximately 130 km
  • Game drive: 6–7 hours
  • Transport:Custom 4x4 Safari Vehicle with Pop-up Roof
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 2 Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park
Tarangire

After breakfast, travel to the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its compact size, the park boasts an impressive diversity of wildlife and ecosystems, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the alkaline lake itself. Enjoy a full-day game drive in search of the park's famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, hippos, baboons, giraffes, and buffalo. Bird lovers will also appreciate Lake Manyara's exceptional birdlife, with more than 400 recorded species, including thousands of pink flamingos during the right season. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, return to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

  • Distance: Approximately 85 km
  • Game drive: 6–7 hours
  • Transport:Custom 4x4 Safari Vehicle with Pop-up Roof
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Today, continue your adventure to the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's greatest safari destinations and home to the world-famous Great Migration. Travel across breathtaking landscapes before entering the endless Serengeti plains. Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you search for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and countless other wildlife species that call this remarkable ecosystem home. Stop for a hot picnic lunch before continuing your safari through one of the world's richest wildlife habitats. If you're lucky, you may encounter members of the Big Five during your first day in the Serengeti. Spend the night at your Serengeti campsite surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

  • Distance: Approximately 243 km
  • Game drive: 6–7 hours
  • Transport:Custom 4x4 Safari Vehicle with Pop-up Roof
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Serengeti Campsite
Day 4 ,5 Full-Day Serengeti National Park Safari
Tarangire

Spend two unforgettable days exploring the vast wilderness of Serengeti National Park, one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing. Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to encounter the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras. Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world's greatest natural events, as millions of animals cross the Serengeti in search of greener pastures. Every game drive reveals something new, making each day an unforgettable safari experience.

  • Distance: Approximately 135 km
  • Game drive: 6–7 hours
  • Transport:Custom 4x4 Safari Vehicle with Pop-up Roof
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Ngorongoro Campsite
Day 6 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tarangire

After breakfast, enjoy one final morning game drive in the Serengeti, offering another opportunity to spot predators and other iconic African wildlife. Following a hot picnic lunch, continue your journey toward the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its spectacular volcanic crater and abundant wildlife. Along the drive, admire stunning landscapes before arriving at your campsite near the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where you'll enjoy dinner and prepare for the next day's adventure.

  • Distance: Approximately 135 km
  • Game drive: 6–7 hours
  • Transport:Custom 4x4 Safari Vehicle with Pop-up Roof
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Ngorongoro Campsite
Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha
Tarangire

Rise early to witness a beautiful sunrise over the Ngorongoro Crater before descending approximately 600 meters into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater is one of Africa's best wildlife destinations, offering excellent chances to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, alongside lions, elephants, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, and an incredible variety of birdlife. Enjoy a hot picnic lunch on the crater floor while surrounded by spectacular scenery. After your game drive, ascend from the crater and begin your return journey to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable 7-day Tanzania camping safari to a memorable conclusion.

  • Distance: Approximately 185 km
  • Game drive: 6–7 hours
  • Transport:Custom 4x4 Safari Vehicle with Pop-up Roof
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Ngorongoro Campsite

Safari Inclusions & Exclusions

Everything you need to know about what is covered in your safari package.

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off in Arusha.
  • All park entrance and conservation fees.
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide.
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
  • Accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
  • Three meals per day during the safari.
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari.
  • Game drives as per itinerary.
  • Government taxes and VAT.
  • AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover.

What's Excluded

  • International and domestic flights.
  • Tanzania visa fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal expenses and shopping.
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated.
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
  • Tips for safari guide and lodge staff.
  • Laundry services.
  • Accommodation before or after the safari unless specified.

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