8 Days Camping Safari
8 Days Tanzania Wildlife Camping Safari for US$1,780/Person Based on 4+ Persons Booking
8-Day Tanzania Wildlife Camping Safari
Moshi – Tarangire – Lake Manyara – Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Moshi
Safari Overview
Experience the remarkable wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Northern Tanzania on this 8-day camping safari adventure. This carefully designed journey takes you through four of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Starting and ending in Moshi town, this safari offers an opportunity to explore diverse ecosystems, encounter Africa's iconic wildlife and experience the beauty of Tanzania's wilderness while staying at designated public or budget campsites.
From the enormous elephant herds and ancient baobab trees of Tarangire to the spectacular wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, every destination offers a different experience. You will also explore Lake Manyara's beautiful groundwater forest and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most extraordinary natural wildlife sanctuaries.
Throughout the journey, you will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking safari guide who will share valuable knowledge about wildlife behaviour, animal movements, ecosystems and the natural history of each destination.
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi to Tarangire National Park – The Land of Giants
After breakfast at your hotel in Moshi, meet your professional safari guide for a short safari briefing before beginning your journey towards Tarangire National Park. The drive takes you through the beautiful landscapes of Northern Tanzania, passing traditional villages, local farms and rural communities as you approach the park.
Upon arrival at Tarangire National Park, complete the entrance formalities and begin your first exciting game drive. Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant population, impressive baobab trees and seasonal concentration of wildlife around the Tarangire River, which serves as an important water source during the dry season.
During your game drive, you may encounter large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas and various antelope species. The park is also home to predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs, although sightings depend on wildlife movements and luck.
You will explore different sections of the park, enjoying opportunities to photograph wildlife against the beautiful African savannah scenery. Around midday, stop at a designated picnic site to enjoy your packed lunch while taking in the natural surroundings.
After lunch, continue exploring the park before eventually exiting and driving to your budget campsite for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Budget campsite in the Tarangire area.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Wake up to the beautiful atmosphere of the African wilderness and enjoy breakfast at your campsite. Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Tarangire National Park, allowing you more time to discover its diverse wildlife habitats and experience its remarkable natural beauty.
After breakfast, depart with your safari guide for an extensive game-viewing adventure. Tarangire is one of Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife destinations, particularly during the dry season when numerous animals gather around permanent water sources.
The Tarangire River attracts large concentrations of wildlife, creating excellent opportunities to observe elephants drinking, bathing and interacting in family groups. You may also encounter zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, warthogs, buffaloes, waterbucks, impalas and other wildlife species moving across the open plains.
Your guide will explore different areas of the park, including riverine habitats, open grasslands and woodland environments. These different ecosystems support a remarkable variety of birds and animals.
Tarangire is also an excellent destination for bird enthusiasts, with numerous resident and migratory bird species. Keep your camera ready for colourful birds, impressive raptors and other interesting wildlife encounters.
At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated picnic sites. Afterwards, continue with your afternoon game drive, taking advantage of the changing light for wildlife photography.
Later in the afternoon, exit the park and return to your campsite for dinner, relaxation and overnight accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Budget campsite in the Tarangire area.
Day 3: Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, pack your belongings and depart from the Tarangire area towards Lake Manyara National Park. Today's journey introduces you to a different landscape and wildlife environment, with beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the surrounding countryside.
Upon arrival at Lake Manyara National Park, complete the entrance formalities and begin your game drive through this scenic wildlife sanctuary.
Although smaller than some of Tanzania's other national parks, Lake Manyara offers an impressive variety of habitats within a relatively compact area. The park is characterised by lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, marshlands and the spectacular alkaline lake that gives the park its name.
As you explore the forested sections, look out for troops of baboons, blue monkeys and other primates moving through the trees. You may also encounter elephants feeding in the woodland, giraffes browsing on acacia trees, zebras grazing in the open areas and buffaloes resting near the forest edges.
Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, although spotting them requires patience and cannot be guaranteed. The lake attracts numerous waterbirds, including flamingos, pelicans, storks and other bird species depending on seasonal water conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your afternoon exploration. Your guide will help you discover the different habitats and explain the ecological importance of this beautiful park.
In the late afternoon, leave the national park and drive towards Mto wa Mbu, where you will spend the night at a budget campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Budget campsite in the Mto wa Mbu area.
Day 4: Lake Manyara Area to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Highlands
After an early breakfast, depart from your campsite and begin the exciting journey towards Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations.
The drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering beautiful views of the highlands, traditional Maasai settlements and the changing landscapes of Northern Tanzania.
As you travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands, you will experience the contrast between the elevated forested areas and the vast open grasslands beyond. There may be opportunities to enjoy scenic viewpoints and observe wildlife along the way, depending on the route and park regulations.
Continue towards the Serengeti, where the landscape gradually opens into extensive savannah plains dotted with acacia trees and rocky outcrops known as kopjes. These rocky formations provide resting and lookout points for predators such as lions and leopards.
Upon entering Serengeti National Park, begin your game drive towards the central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera region. This area is particularly famous for its excellent resident wildlife population and extensive network of seasonal rivers and water sources.
During the afternoon, search for lions resting on kopjes, elephants moving through the woodland, giraffes browsing on trees, and large herds of zebras and wildebeests grazing across the plains. The region is also home to cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and numerous bird species.
Enjoy your picnic lunch along the journey and continue with wildlife viewing as you make your way towards your campsite.
Arrive at your budget campsite in the Serengeti area in the late afternoon or early evening. Enjoy dinner under the African night sky before settling in for your overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Budget campsite in Serengeti National Park.
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park – Exploring the Central Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the extraordinary wildlife of Serengeti National Park. After an early breakfast, depart with your safari guide for a full-day game drive through the central Serengeti, one of the most productive wildlife-viewing regions in Tanzania.
The Seronera Valley is particularly well known for its resident lion population, leopards, cheetahs and other large predators. Its permanent water sources support wildlife throughout much of the year, making it an excellent destination for observing animals in their natural environment.
During the morning game drive, explore the open plains, riverine forests and rocky kopjes where predators frequently rest, hunt or watch their surroundings. Your guide will carefully follow wildlife movements and identify interesting animal encounters whenever possible.
You may encounter large herds of wildebeests and zebras, giraffes moving through the grasslands, elephants crossing the plains, buffaloes grazing in open areas and various antelope species.
The Serengeti is also internationally recognised for the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world's most spectacular natural wildlife events. Depending on the season, you may encounter migrating herds moving through different sections of the ecosystem.
At midday, stop at a designated picnic site for lunch and some time to relax before continuing your afternoon game drive.
The afternoon offers additional opportunities to photograph wildlife, observe predator behaviour and explore areas that may not have been covered during the morning.
Later in the afternoon, return to your campsite for dinner and another memorable night in the Serengeti wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Budget campsite in Serengeti National Park.
Day 6: Another Full-Day Wildlife Adventure in Serengeti National Park
Enjoy another exciting day in the Serengeti, giving you additional time to explore its vast wilderness and discover wildlife encounters that may have been missed during the previous game drives.
After breakfast, depart for another full-day safari adventure. Your guide will select the day's game-viewing areas based on recent wildlife sightings, animal movements and prevailing seasonal conditions.
The Serengeti offers an incredible variety of wildlife experiences, and spending additional time in the park increases your opportunities to observe its famous predators and large herbivore populations.
Depending on the areas explored, you may encounter lions resting beneath acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the grasslands for prey, leopards hiding in riverine trees and spotted hyenas moving across the plains.
You will also have opportunities to observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, gazelles and many other animals.
One of the highlights of today's adventure is the possibility of witnessing interactions between predators and their prey. Although hunting activities are unpredictable, the Serengeti provides an exceptional natural environment for observing animal behaviour.
If the migration herds are passing through the central Serengeti during your travel dates, your guide will make efforts to locate them and provide opportunities to observe their movements. The exact location of the migration changes throughout the year.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day's exploration before continuing with your afternoon game drive.
After a rewarding day in the wilderness, return to your campsite, where dinner will be served. Spend your final evening in the Serengeti enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the African bush.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Budget campsite in Serengeti National Park.
Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, pack your belongings and begin your journey from Serengeti National Park towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Depending on the departure time and wildlife conditions, you may enjoy additional game viewing along the way as you leave the Serengeti plains.
This journey offers another opportunity to appreciate the remarkable landscapes of Northern Tanzania. As you travel towards Ngorongoro, the open savannah gradually gives way to rolling hills, elevated grasslands and forested highland scenery.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a remarkable protected landscape where wildlife conservation coexists with traditional Maasai pastoral communities. It is also home to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most extraordinary natural wildlife destinations in Africa.
During the journey, enjoy scenic views and watch for wildlife along the route. Depending on your itinerary and available time, your guide may arrange additional wildlife-viewing opportunities before proceeding towards the crater highlands.
Arrive at your designated campsite in the Ngorongoro area, where you will have time to relax and prepare for the following day's crater safari.
Dinner will be served at the campsite, followed by an overnight stay in preparation for an early departure to the crater floor.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Overnight: Budget campsite in the Ngorongoro area.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Moshi
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast at your campsite before departing for the Ngorongoro Crater. Today marks the final and one of the most exciting highlights of your 8-day Northern Tanzania safari.
Drive towards the crater entrance and descend approximately 600 metres into the crater floor, where an extraordinary concentration of wildlife lives within this remarkable natural ecosystem.
The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its diverse wildlife population and beautiful landscapes, including open grasslands, seasonal wetlands, freshwater pools and Lake Magadi.
During your game drive, you will have opportunities to search for the famous Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and black rhinoceros. The crater is particularly renowned for its black rhino population, although sightings are never guaranteed.
Other wildlife commonly found here includes zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, gazelles and various bird species. Lions are frequently encountered across the crater floor, while large herds of grazing animals move through the grasslands.
One of the highlights is visiting the hippo pool area, where you may observe hippos resting in the water and other wildlife visiting nearby water sources.
At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site within the crater before continuing with your afternoon game drive.
After completing your crater exploration, ascend the crater walls and begin your return journey towards Moshi town.
Enjoy the changing scenery along the way as you leave the Ngorongoro highlands and travel back towards the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive in Moshi in the late afternoon or evening, marking the end of your memorable 8-day Tanzania wildlife camping safari.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Overnight: No accommodation included. Safari ends in Moshi.
Safari Meals
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, lunch and dinner.
Day 8: Breakfast and lunch.
Total: 7 nights camping accommodation, 7 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners.
Price Includes:
Arrival Airport transfer
Return airport transfer
2 nights hotel accommodation at Venice Hotel Arusha town
All Park/entry fees
All Government taxes including the VAT
Staff salary
Camping fees
3 delicious meals a day prepared by your private cook, except for last day on which only breakfast and lunch will 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
Recommended Tipping Amounts for Safari Trips:
Safari Guide: $20–$30 per day per group.
Safari Cook: $20–$30 per day per group (if on a camping safari trip)
For instance, if four travelers are on safari, each person could contribute $5.00 per day to make a one day tip for the driver-guide.
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