This 6-day camping safari is a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s diverse wildlife and landscapes. Journey through four of the most celebrated parks in the northern circuit: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Sleep under the stars, enjoy meals prepared by a private chef, and explore with expert guides.
Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day on a game drive with picnic lunch and watch for lions, giraffes, and hundreds of bird species.
Overnight: Public campsite near Tarangire
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the park’s groundwater forest, hot springs, and the flamingo-fringed lake. This park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife.
Overnight: Mto wa Mbu public campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early breakfast and drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Stop for a picnic lunch en route and enjoy an afternoon game drive. Depending on the season, you might witness the Great Migration or encounter big cats.
Overnight: Seronera campsite (Central Serengeti)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti’s varied landscapes—from open savannah to rocky kopjes. Spot leopards lounging in acacia trees, lions on the hunt, and huge herds of herbivores.
Overnight: Seronera campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive while exiting the Serengeti. Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with scenic views of the crater. Arrive at the rim and set up camp overlooking the ancient volcanic caldera.
Overnight: Simba campsite (Crater rim)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a 6-hour game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Big Five and the highest density of wildlife in Africa. After lunch, begin the drive back to Arusha where the adventure ends.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusions
- All park fees and camping fees
- Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Accommodation in public campsites
- All camping gear: tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, tables, chairs
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private safari chef
- Meals as indicated
- Bottled drinking water
- Transfers from/to Arusha
- Government taxes and levies
Exclusions
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips for guide and camp crew
- Personal spending (souvenirs, etc.)
- Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari)