Camping · Group joining
4 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
- Tarangire
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,522 per person, group of 7
5-day camping safari
5 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Safari overview
Discover the beauty of northern Tanzania on this 5 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari, a journey that takes you through four of the country’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. This safari is perfect for travellers who want an authentic safari experience, beautiful landscapes, and excellent wildlife viewing at an affordable price.
Your adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and peaceful wilderness. You will then continue to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park known for its lush forest, birdlife, and tree-climbing lions.
From there, travel to the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to endless plains, big cats, and the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration. Your safari ends at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
Throughout the journey, you will enjoy exciting game drives, overnight stays at public campsites, and the real feeling of being close to nature under the African sky.
This safari is ideal for travellers looking for a budget Tanzania safari, camping safari in Tanzania, or a short Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari from Arusha.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Arusha. Meet your professional Lumara Expedition safari guide and start your drive to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is well known for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and wide variety of wildlife. The park offers beautiful scenery and excellent game viewing throughout the year.
Enjoy a full-day game drive as you explore the park. You may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, antelopes, and many bird species. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park and continue with game viewing in the afternoon.
Later in the day, head to Twiga Campsite for dinner and overnight stay. Relax and enjoy your first night in the African wilderness.
- Stay
- Twiga Campsite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Distance
- 130 km
- Game viewing time
- 6–7 hours
- Transport
- 4×4 custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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Day 2 Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, continue your safari to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but beautiful park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Lake Manyara is famous for its green scenery, groundwater forest, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. The park is also home to elephants, hippos, baboons, buffalo, and many species of birds.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through different habitats, from forest to open grassy areas and lakeshore. Stop for lunch during the day and continue exploring the park in the afternoon.
In the evening, return to Twiga Campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
- Stay
- Twiga Campsite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Distance
- 85 km
- Game viewing time
- 6–7 hours
- Transport
- 4×4 custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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Day 3 Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, one of the most iconic safari destinations in Africa.
Drive through the beautiful highlands and conservation areas as you make your way towards the Serengeti. Along the journey, enjoy changing landscapes and possible wildlife sightings.
After lunch, enter the Serengeti and begin your first game drive in this world-famous park. The Serengeti is known for its endless plains, large predator population, and huge herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, leopards, cheetahs, and many other animals as you explore the park.
In the evening, arrive at Serengeti Campsite for dinner and overnight under the stars.
- Stay
- Serengeti Campsite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Distance
- 243 km
- Game viewing time
- 6–7 hours
- Transport
- 4×4 custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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Day 4 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start the day with an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
This is one of the best times to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards when they are active. Enjoy more wildlife viewing as you travel across the open plains of the Serengeti.
After lunch, continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy more scenic views and wildlife sightings.
Arrive at Ngorongoro Campsite near the crater rim in the evening. Enjoy dinner and rest as you prepare for your final safari day.
- Stay
- Ngorongoro Campsite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Distance
- 135 km
- Game viewing time
- 6–7 hours
- Transport
- 4×4 custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world.
The crater offers one of the best chances to see the Big Five in a single day. You may spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, jackals, gazelles, and many bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by stunning scenery and wildlife.
After your game drive, ascend the crater and return to Arusha or transfer directly to the airport, depending on your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Distance
- 185 km
- Game viewing time
- 5–6 hours
- Transport
- 4×4 custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof
What's included
- Park fees for Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Private 4x4 custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Camping accommodation as per itinerary
- Camping equipment including tent, mattress, and sleeping bag
- All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinking water during the safari
- Government taxes and levies
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs, and laundry
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Scenes from this journey
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