Budget Adventure

6 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

Explore 4 of Tanzania's Northern parks on this incredible camping safari adventure. Visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater while enjoying authentic camping under the African stars with modern amenities.

Big Five Safari
Authentic Camping
4 National Parks
Flying Doctor Insurance

Safari Overview

The tour will take you to visit and explore 4 of the Northern parks of Tanzania for 1 night Tarangire, 1 night Manyara, 2 nights Serengeti and 1 night Ngorongoro. All the parks are home to small and large animals including birds and reptiles. You will enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, habit and habitat of the fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples and culture.

Duration

6 Days
Adventure Safari

Destinations

4 National Parks
Northern Circuit

Accommodation

Budget Camping
Modern Tents

Group Size

Minimum 1 Pax
Private Jeep 4x4

Why Choose Our 6-Day Camping Safari?

Accommodations: For Budget camping, you will be accommodated on tents as per the below information:

Camping information: Accommodation is mostly in modern, large two-man tents with a sewn-in ground sheet; with a comfortable foam mattress spread on the ground sheet. Tent, table, chairs, and Mats are provided. Sleeping bags, blankets or Sheets and towels are not provided (clients bring their own sleeping bags).

  • Minimum 1Pax - perfect for solo travelers or couples
  • Game Drives sessions in all 4 national parks
  • Serengeti Balloon safari (can book with us)
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
  • Transfer from & to the airport included
  • Budget camping accommodation with modern amenities
  • Flying doctor's insurance (AMREF) for emergency evacuations
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Private Jeep 4×4 with pop-up roof and charging stations
  • Unlimited mileage game drives
Safari Highlights
Tarangire Elephant Herds
Lake Manyara Tree-climbing Lions
Serengeti Great Migration
Ngorongoro Crater Big Five
Authentic Bush Camping
Incredible Wildlife Photography

Detailed 6-Day Safari Itinerary

Experience the ultimate Northern Tanzania camping safari with detailed day-by-day wildlife adventures

Tarangire National Park
Tarangire

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

0830 Hrs: After your breakfast; depart from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for game drive. Famous for its large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.

1300 Hrs: Stop at the Picnic Site for Picnic Lunch.

1400 Hrs: Continue for evening game drive to return in the evening for dinner and overnight at Twiga campsite.

Lunch | Dinner
Twiga Campsite
Wildlife Focus: Large elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, leopards, and over 300 bird species.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

0830 Hrs: After your breakfast; depart from you to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive. This compact park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, diverse ecosystems, and incredible birdlife including thousands of flamingos.

1300 Hrs: Stop at the Picnic Site for Picnic Lunch with stunning views of the lake and surrounding landscape.

1400 Hrs: Continue for evening game drive to return in the evening for dinner and overnight at Twiga campsite.

Tree Lions
Flamingos
Hippos
Photography Highlight: Famous tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos in the alkaline lake.

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

0800 Hrs: Transfer from Manyara to Serengeti National Park for game drive. Experience the world's most famous wildlife sanctuary, home to the Great Migration and incredible predator action.

1300 Hrs: Break for lunch which will be served at the picnic area with panoramic views of the endless Serengeti plains.

1400 Hrs: Afternoon game drive in the Park to return in the evening for dinner and overnight at Seronera Campsite.

Migration
Big Cats
Plains Game
Wildlife Opportunity: Witness the famous Serengeti ecosystem and possible Great Migration herds.

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast leave with your lunch for game drive on the Serengeti Park acacia Savannah in the central to the east region. This full day allows you to explore different areas of the park and maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.

Around 12.30 and 13.00: Break for your picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa.

Thereafter proceed with tour afternoon game drive then late evening drive to the camp for your Dinner and overnight in Seronera Campsite.

Full Day Game Drive
Maximum Wildlife
Best Experience: Full day in Africa's most famous national park with diverse wildlife viewing.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Wake up at 0600hrs: For early morning game drives in Serengeti to catch the wildlife at their most active time, when predators are hunting and the savanna comes alive.

At 0845hrs: Back to the lodge. Then check out and drive with lunch and game viewing en-route to Ngorongoro Crater Rim.

Optional: It is your option whether you will pass via Olduvai Gorge the archaeological site - the "Cradle of Mankind" where some of the earliest human fossils were discovered.

Dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite on the crater rim with spectacular views.

Early Game Drive
Crater Rim
Olduvai Option

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Descend in to the Crater for 6 hours Crater tour. This 100-square mile natural amphitheatre is host to an astonishing array of wildlife and you may be lucky enough to see rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo as well as large herd's zebras and wildebeest.

The Ngorongoro Crater is often called "Africa's Eden" and the "8th Wonder of the World" due to its incredible concentration of wildlife in a volcanic caldera.

A picnic lunch will be taken in to the Crater. Later in the afternoon drive back to Arusha.

Big Five Opportunity
6 Hours in Crater
Grand Finale: The world's largest inactive volcanic caldera with highest wildlife concentration in Africa.

What's Included & What's Not

What's Included

  • Lodge safari according to the itinerary
  • Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations and pop-up roof
  • Unlimited mileage game drive
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Overnight stays in Campsites
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water on all days
  • All mentioned activities
  • All park entrances fees
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
  • All government taxes
  • Modern camping equipment (tents, mattresses, chairs, tables)
  • Airport transfers included
  • Professional safari cook for camp meals

What's Not Included

  • Flights (International)
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips for safari guide
  • Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.
  • Visa fees (100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
  • Immunization documents (yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Sleeping bags, blankets or sheets and towels (clients bring their own)
  • Personal camping gear (sleeping bags required)
  • Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)
  • Medical insurance
  • Personal toiletries and camping essentials
  • Serengeti Balloon Safari (optional extra - can be arranged)

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