7 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

7 Days Tanzania Camping Safari for US$1,599/Person - for Private and Group Joining Departures

Safari Overview

Experience an unforgettable 7-day Northern Tanzania camping safari covering four of the country's most spectacular wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.

This adventure combines extensive wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes, authentic wilderness camping and opportunities to encounter some of Africa's most iconic animals, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos and numerous bird species.

The itinerary allows four days of exploration in the Serengeti, giving you more time to discover its remarkable wildlife-rich plains and diverse ecosystems. You will also experience a spectacular game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater before concluding your safari with a half-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.

Safari Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Safari Type: Camping Safari
Destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
Starting Point: Arusha
Ending Point: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations. The park is particularly famous for its large elephant populations, impressive baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which serves as an important water source for wildlife, especially during the dry season.

Upon arrival, begin your game drive through the park's beautiful landscapes, exploring its diverse habitats in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, leopards and various antelope species.

Tarangire is also an excellent destination for birdwatching, with numerous resident and migratory bird species inhabiting its woodlands and wetlands.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Later in the afternoon, exit the park and proceed to your campsite for dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Lunch and dinner.

  • Overnight: Public campsite in the Tarangire/Karatu area.

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park – Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic views of the highlands and traditional Maasai communities along the way.

Continue towards the world-famous Serengeti, a destination renowned for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife and spectacular natural ecosystems.

Upon entering the park, begin your game drive towards the Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera area. This region is famous for its year-round wildlife populations, making it one of the best places in Tanzania to encounter large predators.

During your game drive, look out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes and numerous other wildlife species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing with your afternoon wildlife exploration. Later, proceed to your campsite for dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Overnight: Seronera Public Campsite, Central Serengeti.



Day 3: Central Serengeti National Park – Full-Day Game Drive

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in the Central Serengeti, exploring its extensive savannah plains, river valleys, rocky kopjes and acacia woodlands.

The Central Serengeti is particularly famous for its impressive population of big cats, including lions, leopards and cheetahs. Its permanent water sources and diverse habitats support wildlife throughout the year.

Your experienced safari guide will take you through different wildlife areas, following animal movements and looking for opportunities to observe predators and other fascinating species in their natural environment.

You may also encounter large herds of zebras, wildebeests, gazelles and buffaloes grazing across the open plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Return to your campsite in the evening for dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Overnight: Seronera Public Campsite, Central Serengeti.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Full-Day Wildlife Exploration

Today is dedicated to further exploration of Serengeti National Park, allowing you to discover more of its spectacular wildlife and magnificent landscapes.

After breakfast, depart for another extensive game drive, exploring different sections of the Serengeti depending on wildlife movements and the prevailing seasonal conditions.

The Serengeti is internationally celebrated for the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world's most remarkable wildlife spectacles. Millions of wildebeests, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water.

Depending on the time of year, you may have opportunities to witness large migratory herds, predator activity and other fascinating wildlife encounters.

Your guide will also look for lions resting around rocky kopjes, leopards in riverine vegetation, cheetahs hunting across open grasslands and elephants moving through the plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive and continue exploring until late afternoon. Return to your campsite for dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Overnight: Seronera Public Campsite, Central Serengeti.

Day 5: Central Serengeti – Morning Game Drive – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. This is another opportunity to encounter wildlife during the cooler hours of the morning when many animals are particularly active.

Explore the surrounding plains and wildlife-rich areas in search of predators, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and other animals.

After your morning wildlife experience, enjoy lunch before beginning your afternoon journey out of the Serengeti towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The drive offers beautiful scenery, with opportunities to appreciate the changing landscapes as you leave the Serengeti plains and approach the Ngorongoro highlands.

Arrive at Simba Public Campsite, situated near the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Settle into your campsite and enjoy dinner while preparing for the following day's spectacular crater experience.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Overnight: Simba Public Campsite, Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive – Transfer to Karatu

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations and is widely recognized for its remarkable concentration of animals within a relatively small geographical area.

Its diverse habitats include open grasslands, swamps, woodland areas and a seasonal lake, supporting an impressive variety of wildlife.

During your game drive, you will have opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, jackals and numerous bird species.

The crater is also one of the best places in Tanzania to look for the endangered black rhinoceros, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site inside the crater before continuing with your afternoon wildlife exploration.

Later in the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive towards Karatu town. Arrive at Rim View Inn Karatu, where you will check in, relax and enjoy dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Overnight: Rim View Inn, Karatu.

Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park – Half-Day Game Drive – Arusha / JRO Airport

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive.

Although relatively small compared to other Northern Tanzania parks, Lake Manyara offers a remarkable variety of landscapes and wildlife habitats, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, marshlands and the alkaline lake.

The park is particularly famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants and diverse birdlife. Depending on the season and water conditions, you may also encounter flamingos and other waterbirds along the lake shores.

Enjoy your morning game drive, exploring the park's different habitats and looking for wildlife encounters.

After your picnic lunch or lunch arrangements as agreed, exit the park and drive towards Arusha.

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be dropped off at Venice Hotel for your onward arrangements. Alternatively, if you have a departing flight, you can be transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

  • Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

  • Safari Ends: Arusha (Venice Hotel) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Safari Accommodation Summary

The safari will use public campsites and budget hotel accommodation, offering an authentic wilderness experience throughout the journey.

Day 1: Public campsite in the Tarangire/Karatu area – 1 night.

Day 2: Seronera Public Campsite, Central Serengeti – 1 night.

Day 3: Seronera Public Campsite, Central Serengeti – 1 night.

Day 4: Seronera Public Campsite, Central Serengeti – 1 night.

Day 5: Simba Public Campsite, Ngorongoro Conservation Area – 1 night.

Day 6: Rim View Inn, Karatu – 1 night.

Day 7: Safari concludes. No overnight accommodation included.

Total: 6 nights of accommodation.

Safari Meals:

The safari is organized on a full-board basis during the safari, with meals provided as follows:

  • Day 1: Lunch and dinner.

  • Day 2: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Day 3: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Day 4: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Day 5: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Day 6: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Day 7: Breakfast and lunch.

All meals during the safari will be freshly prepared by your safari cook. Picnic lunches will be provided during game drives, while breakfasts and dinners will generally be served at the campsites or accommodation.


Safari Arrangements Summary:

  • 7 days Northern Tanzania camping safari.

  • Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing and photography.

  • Professional, English-speaking safari driver-guide.

  • Experienced safari cook.

  • All national park entrance fees.

  • Ngorongoro Crater service and descent fees.

  • Six nights of accommodation as outlined in the itinerary.

  • Full-board meals during the safari.

  • Drinking water during game drives.

  • All scheduled game drives and transfers.

  • Government taxes and applicable tourism levies.

  • Pick-up in Arusha.

  • Drop-off at Venice Hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

What's Included in the Safari Package?

The following services and arrangements are included in the quoted safari price:

  • All national park entrance fees for Tarangire, Serengeti and Lake Manyara.

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance and crater service fees.

  • Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser equipped with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing and photography.

  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.

  • Experienced safari cook.

  • All accommodation during the safari as specified in the itinerary.

  • Three nights at Seronera Public Campsite in Central Serengeti.

  • One night at Simba Public Campsite in Ngorongoro.

  • One night at a public campsite in the Tarangire/Karatu area.

  • One night at Rim View Inn in Karatu.

  • All meals as specified in the itinerary.

  • Picnic lunches during game drives.

  • Drinking water throughout the safari.

  • All scheduled game drives and transfers.

  • Government taxes and applicable tourism levies.

  • Pick-up in Arusha.

  • Drop-off at Venice Hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

What's Excluded from the Safari Package?

The following services and personal expenses are not included:

  • International and domestic flight tickets.

  • Tanzania visa fees.

  • Travel and medical insurance.

  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls and souvenirs.

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks at hotels and lodges.

  • Tips and gratuities for the safari driver-guide and cook.

  • Optional activities not specified in the itinerary.

  • Additional hotel accommodation before or after the safari.

  • Any services not specifically mentioned under the inclusions.

Booking and Payment Terms

1. Safari Booking Confirmation

To confirm your safari reservation, a deposit 15% of the safari cost is required. Once the deposit has been received, your safari booking will be confirmed, and the necessary arrangements will begin.

2. Balance Payment

The remaining balance can be settled upon arrival in Tanzania before the safari begins, unless another payment arrangement has been agreed upon in writing.

3. Online Payments

We accept online payments through our payment gateway, PESAPAL LTD. Online card payments should be completed at least 14 days before the safari departure date to allow sufficient processing time.

4. Cash Payments

We recommend paying the remaining balance in cash in US Dollars upon arrival in Tanzania. Euros and British Pounds Sterling may also be accepted by prior arrangement.

5. Safari Reservations

Once your booking deposit has been received, we will proceed with the necessary reservations, including campsites, accommodation and safari arrangements.

6. Passport Information

A copy of each participant's passport will be required at least one month before arrival to facilitate the necessary arrangements and permit processing.

7. Safari Departure

We recommend confirming your safari booking as early as possible, particularly during the high season, when accommodation availability and park arrangements can become limited.

Important Safari Information

  • This is a private safari arrangement, unless otherwise agreed.

  • The safari itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on weather conditions, road conditions and wildlife movements.

  • Wildlife sightings are natural occurrences and cannot be guaranteed.

  • The Great Wildebeest Migration is seasonal, and the best viewing locations depend on the time of year.

  • The final Day 7 drop-off time should be coordinated with your flight schedule.


Our Promise: We are committed to providing an unforgettable Northern Tanzania wildlife safari, combining professional local guiding, comfortable camping arrangements and exceptional opportunities to explore Tanzania's most celebrated national parks.

Recommended Tipping Amounts for Safari Trips:
Safari Guide: $20–$30 per day per group.
Safari Cook: $20–$30 per day per group
For instance, if four travellers are on safari, each person could contribute $5.00 per day to make a one day tip for the driver-guide.

Price Includes:

  • Arrival Airport transfer

  • Return airport transfer

  • 2 nights hotel accommodation at Venice Hotel in Arusha Town

  • All Park/entry fees

  • All Government taxes including the VAT

  • Staff salary

  • Camping fees

  • 3 delicious meals daily prepared by your private cook (except for day 7 where only breakfast and packed lunch to be provided)

  • English speaking driver-guide

  • Private cook and all camping equipment including sleeping tents, mattresses, and all cooking utensils

  • 4WD Safari Modified Land Cruiser


Price Does Not Include:

  • Travel insurance

  • Any extra nights in Arusha town

  • Bottled drinking water

  • Tips for your safari crew

  • Soft drinks (including your daily bottled drinking water)

  • Alcohol drinks

  • Sleeping bag

  • All items of personal nature

2027 GROUP DEPARTURE DATES:

JUNE 2027

  • 1st June 2027

  • 16th June 2027


JULY 2027

  • 1st July 2027

  • 16th July 2027


AUGUST 2027

  • 1st August 2027

  • 16th August 2027


SEPTEMBER 2027

  • 1st September 2027

  • 16th September 2027


OCTOBER 2027

  • 1st October 2027

  • 16th October 2027


NOVEMBER 2027

  • 1st November 2027

  • 16th November 2027



DECEMBER 2027

  • 1st December 2027

  • 16th December 2027


2028 GROUP DEPARTURE DATES:

JUNE 2028

  • 1st June 2028

  • 16th June 2028


JULY 2028

  • 1st July 2028

  • 16th July 2028


AUGUST 2028

  • 1st August 2028

  • 16th August 2028


SEPTEMBER 2028

  • 1st September 2028

  • 16th September 2028


OCTOBER 2028

  • 1st October 2028

  • 16th October 2028


NOVEMBER 2028

  • 1st November 2028

  • 16th November 2028


DECEMBER 2028

  • 1st December 2028

  • 16th December 2028

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