Camping · Group joining
7 Days Tanzania Group Joining Adventure Camping Safari
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,870 per person
6-day camping safari
6 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Safari overview
Explore some of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations on this 6 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari. This journey is perfect for travellers who want an authentic safari experience, more time in the Serengeti, and the beauty of Tanzania’s top national parks at an affordable price. Your safari begins in Tarangire National Park, a beautiful park known for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. You will then continue to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush forest, birdlife, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. Next, enjoy two unforgettable days in Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. The Serengeti is known for its endless plains, rich wildlife, and the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration. Your adventure 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 safari, you will enjoy exciting game drives, overnight camping in scenic locations, and the real feeling of being close to nature under the African sky. This package is ideal for travellers looking for a budget Tanzania safari, camping safari in Tanzania, or a 6-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari from Arusha.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your Lumara Expedition safari guide will welcome you and brief you about the journey ahead. You will then drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding parks, especially for travellers who love elephants, open landscapes, and iconic baobab trees. The park is also home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and many bird species.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. In the afternoon, continue exploring the park’s beautiful wilderness before heading to Twiga Campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
- 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 to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Lake Manyara may be smaller than other parks, but it offers a beautiful mix of forest, open grassland, and lakeshore scenery. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and many other bird species.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park and stop for lunch during the day. In the afternoon, continue exploring before returning 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. The drive takes you through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will enjoy beautiful views of the highlands and surrounding landscapes.
As you continue towards the Serengeti, the scenery opens into wide plains that make this park so famous. Depending on the season, you may also pass through areas with excellent wildlife sightings along the way.
After lunch, begin your first game drive in the Serengeti. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and many other animals.
In the evening, arrive at Serengeti Campsite for dinner and overnight stay 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 Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the whole day exploring the incredible wilderness of Serengeti National Park.
Start with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs when they are most active. As the day continues, explore different parts of the park and enjoy the beauty of the endless plains.
The Serengeti is home to a huge variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, and many bird species. If you travel during the right season, you may also witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue with afternoon game viewing before returning to Serengeti Campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
- Stay
- Serengeti Campsite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game viewing time
- 6–7 hours
- Transport
- 4×4 custom safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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Day 5 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy another morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
This is another great opportunity to spot wildlife and enjoy the beauty of the Serengeti before leaving the park. After lunch, continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes and possible wildlife sightings before arriving at Ngorongoro Campsite near the crater rim in the evening.
Dinner will be served at the campsite, where you can relax and prepare for the final day of your safari.
- 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 6 Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha
Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before descending into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
The crater is one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa and offers an excellent chance to see the Big Five in a single day. You may see lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, black rhinos, hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and many bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor while surrounded by one of the most beautiful natural settings in Tanzania.
After your game drive, ascend the crater and return to Arusha in the afternoon, bringing your safari adventure to a memorable end.
- 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
Prices by group size
| Group | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Private group of 2 | $2,000 |
| Private group of 3 | $1,780 |
| Private group of 4 | $1,667 |
| Private group of 5 | Ask us |
| Private group of 6 | $1,530 |
| Private group of 7 | $1,522 |
Prices are in US dollars. Ask us to confirm the rate for your dates.
Scenes from this journey
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