*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for single travelers.
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This budget-friendly Tanzania camping safari is a group-sharing tour with regular departures available year-round. Over 5 days, you’ll explore Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, including Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara.
| Start | Arusha (Day 1) |
| Day 1 | Tarangire NP |
| Day 2 | Serengeti NP |
| Day 3 – 4 | Ngorongoro Crater |
| Day 5 | Lake Manyara NP |
| End | Arusha (Day 5) |
Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or lodge and take you to Tarangire National Park for a game drive and a picnic lunch. Renowned for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire plays a key role in a migratory cycle involving up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras annually.
Suricata Boma Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park via Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through the scenic highland farmland of Karatu. Leaving the highlands behind, descend into the vast Serengeti National Park, the heart of untamed Africa with endless grasslands stretching to the horizon.
Proceed to the Seronera region, renowned for its abundant wildlife, supported by the Seronera River, a vital water source attracting a wide variety of species. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. End your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Central Serengeti Luxury Camp.
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
After an early breakfast, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game drives en route. Along the way, stop at a Maasai village for at least 30 minutes to enjoy an authentic Ethnic experience. Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Simba Public Campsite.
Start your day early as you descend 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater in a 4WD vehicle, with a picnic lunch packed for the journey. Often called the Garden of Eden, the crater is a vast volcanic caldera featuring grasslands, marshes, woodlands, and a steady water supply, supporting an incredible variety of wildlife. After exploring this remarkable ecosystem, you’ll head back to the campsite.
After breakfast, depart from the lodge with packed lunch and head to the Lake Manyara National Park gate. After clearing the gate passes, enter the park, where baboons will greet you in the lush forest. As you continue, you may spot elephants, gazelles, tree-climbing lions, and more. Following lunch, proceed to the airport or your hotel in Arusha.
| Start Dates | Single (1 Room) | 2+ People (Sharing Rooms) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | n/a* | $1,385 |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | n/a* | $1,385 |
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for single travelers.
The best time to go on safari in Tanzania is generally during the dry season months of June to October but a wide range of wildlife can be spotted year-round and each season brings its own advantages.
