6 Days Tanzania Camping Safari
A close-to-nature northern Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, guided by a professional local team.
Duration
6 Days - 5 Nights
Safari Style
Camping Safari
Route
Northern Circuit
Destinations
4 Parks - 1 Crater
— Safari Experience
A Tanzanian company, sharing the real Tanzania
This 6-day Tanzania camping safari follows a classic northern route through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
It is a good option for travellers who want a close-to-nature safari style with enough time to see different landscapes, from Tarangire's baobab country to the Serengeti plains and the crater floor of Ngorongoro.
You travel with a professional local guide, organised meals, camping support, and a clear day-by-day route. The safari also includes time near local communities and historic areas along the northern circuit, depending on your travel dates and daily timing.
The package includes
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- 1 night accommodation in Arusha
- Professional English-speaking guide & safari cook
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Mineral water during the safari
- Overnight stays in tents
- Tents, mattresses & camping equipment
- All national park fees
The package excludes
- Sleeping bag
- Alcoholic & soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses, including souvenirs
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flights
Talk to a Tanzanian expert
Tell us your dates, group size, and budget. We will help tailor the route to you.
+255 76 928 3377— Safari Overview —
Planet Lodge
A comfortable lodge for your arrival night before the safari begins.
Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu
Accommodation near the highlands, used around the Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro sections of the route.
Katikati Camps
Tented camp accommodation in the Serengeti, giving you time close to the plains and wildlife areas.
Your 6-day itinerary
Arrival Day
You will be met on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, then transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your safari begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive and picnic lunch. Tarangire is known for elephant herds, baobab trees, and wildlife movement around the Tarangire River.
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. This small but varied park has groundwater forest, acacia woodland, hot springs, swamps, lake views, rich birdlife, and the tree-climbing lions often associated with the area.
Into the Serengeti
Depart for Serengeti National Park through Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As the highlands open into the plains, continue toward the central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.
Full Day in the Serengeti
Spend a full day on game drives in Serengeti National Park. Your guide plans the day around the season, road conditions, recent sightings, and wildlife movement.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Start with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, then depart toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, you may stop at Olduvai Gorge before continuing to your lodge or campsite.
Ngorongoro Crater and Departure
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha for airport drop-off. An extra Arusha overnight can be arranged on request at additional cost.
— A taste of the wild —
What you'll see
