Enjoy our 6 Days Tanzania Camping Safari, a rewarding adventure that combines incredible wildlife encounters with authentic outdoor experiences across Northern Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations. This carefully planned itinerary takes you through the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the world famous Serengeti National Park, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and an unforgettable guided walking safari that allows you to experience the African bush from a completely different perspective.
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After breakfast at 7:45 am, you will be picked up from your accommodation and drive for approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. From our open-roof vehicle, you’ll experience seasonal swamps and savannah. The Tarangire River teems with wildlife, including birds, giraffes, impalas, lions, leopards, and elephants. You will have a picnic lunch at a picturesque spot before continuing your game viewing. Finally, you will head to Fig Tree Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Serengeti. The route ahead will take you through a long and occasionally bumpy road, providing you with approximately 4 to 5 hours of captivating game viewing as you ascend the crater highlands towards the vast plains of Serengeti. If the weather conditions allow and visibility is clear, a 10-minute stop will be made at Ngorongoro Viewpoint, offering you a glimpse of the breathtaking caldera before continuing the drive to Serengeti.
You will enjoy a delightful picnic lunch along the way, allowing you to refuel and take in the surrounding scenery. Upon reaching the park, an afternoon game drive will be arranged for you to fully immerse yourself in the abundance of wildlife. As the sun begins to set, you will make your way to your campsite, where a delicious dinner will be served, followed by a restful overnight stay in the tranquility of the Serengeti.
Today, you will be spending the entire day in the Serengeti National Park. You will start your exploration at sunrise with a full-day game drive, searching for the Big Five. After returning to the campsite for breakfast, you will head out for an afternoon game drive. There is more to Serengeti than large mammals. The Serengeti is also home to over 500 bird species, including ostriches, secretary birds, and black eagles. You will continue searching for wildlife until sunset, then return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Serengeti. The route will take you through a long and occasionally bumpy road, providing you with approximately 5 to 6 hours of captivating game viewing as you ascend the crater highlands towards the vast plains of Serengeti. If the weather conditions allow and visibility is clear, a 10-minute stop will be made at the Ngorongoro Viewpoint, offering you a glimpse of the breathtaking caldera before continuing the drive to Serengeti.
You will enjoy a delightful picnic lunch along the way, allowing you to refuel and take in the surrounding scenery. Upon reaching the park, an afternoon game drive will be arranged for you to fully immerse yourself in the abundance of wildlife. As the sun begins to set, you will make your way to your campsite where a delicious dinner will be served, followed by a restful overnight stay in the tranquility of the Serengeti.
After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Serengeti. The route will take you through a long and occasionally bumpy road, providing you with approximately 5 to 6 hours of captivating game viewing as you ascend the crater highlands towards the vast plains of Serengeti. If the weather conditions allow and visibility is clear, a 10-minute stop will be made at the Ngorongoro Viewpoint, offering you a glimpse of the breathtaking caldera before continuing the drive to Serengeti.
You will enjoy a delightful picnic lunch along the way, allowing you to refuel and take in the surrounding scenery. Upon reaching the park, an afternoon game drive will be arranged for you to fully immerse yourself in the abundance of wildlife. As the sun begins to set, you will make your way to your campsite where a delicious dinner will be served, followed by a restful overnight stay in the tranquility of the Serengeti.
Today’s adventure begins early as you depart from the campsite with a packed breakfast for a sunrise game drive. This offers the best opportunity to spot animals when they are most active. A stop at a picturesque picnic site allows you to enjoy breakfast in the heart of the wilderness. Following this, the game drive will resume, keeping you captivated until you return to the camp around noon for a satisfying hot lunch.
Once you’ve had lunch and loaded up your vehicle, it’s time to bid farewell to the camp and set off for Ngorongoro. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at Simba campsite in Ngorongoro.
Today, your game drive begins early at 6:00 am as you board the safari vehicle. You’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with your packed breakfast. This remarkable location is home to nearly every species of wildlife native to East Africa, including the elusive black rhinos. If luck is on your side, you might spot them. The crater spans an area of 260 square kilometers and boasts a diameter of around 20 kilometers, so exploring its wonders will take approximately 5 hours.
You’ll ascend back to the campsite for a satisfying hot lunch and then begin your return journey to Arusha, concluding your safari adventure. The anticipated arrival time in Arusha is between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
Built for the bush, our rugged 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser safari rigs feature pop-up roofs, sliding glass windows, charging points, on-board cooler boxes, and emergency medical kits to guarantee an exceptionally smooth and thrilling ride across Tanzania’s wild national parks.
Fuel your adventure with delicious full-board meals, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day. On camping trips, your private chef teams up with your driver-guide to cook meals at the campsite, letting you relax and dine under the stars after a day of wildlife viewing.
Stay at secure public and private campsites featuring shared shower and toilet facilities. Every night, your dedicated crew handles all the heavy lifting, providing, carrying, and fully setting up your tents, mattresses, and sleeping gear so you can effortlessly unwind.
Our 6 Days Tanzania Camping Safari costs offers one of the best-value ways to experience Northern Tanzania’s legendary wildlife, with prices starting from US$1,490 and reaching US$1,943 per person, based on the number of travelers in your group. This itinerary combines unforgettable game drives through Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks with the authentic experience of camping in the heart of the African wilderness. Every safari includes a custom built 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, a professional safari guide, full camping equipment, accommodation, meals as outlined in the itinerary, and park entry fees.
If you’re looking for an even more budget-friendly option, our Tanzania Group Joining Safaris allow solo travelers and small groups to enjoy the same incredible wildlife experience while sharing costs with fellow adventurers.
| GROUP SIZE | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 & ABOVE |
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TOUR PRICE |
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$1890 |
$1605 |
$1440 |
$1420 |
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