7-Day Camping Safari in Tanzania's Iconic National Parks

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire national park
1 stop
1
Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds. As you drive through the park’s golden savannahs, you’ll witness zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles grazing under the watchful eyes of lions and leopards. The Tarangire River cuts through the park, attracting an incredible concentration of wildlife a photographer’s dream. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by nature’s soundtrack the call of hornbills, the trumpet of elephants, and the rustle of grass in the warm breeze. As evening falls, arrive at your campsite, where a crackling campfire and a sky full of stars await.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Lake Manyara national park
1 stop
2
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart from the campsite around 8:30 a.m. and head toward Lake Manyara National Park, carrying a picnic lunch for the journey. Enjoy a full day of game viewing before continuing to Twiga Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay. Stretching for nearly 50 kilometers along the base of the towering, golden-hued Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a true scenic treasure once described by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa.” The park’s compact layout offers an incredible snapshot of Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems. From the entrance, the road winds through a lush, jungle-like groundwater forest where large troops of baboons relax by the roadside, blue monkeys leap between ancient mahogany trees, shy bushbucks move quietly through the undergrowth, and the air echoes with the calls of hornbills high in the canopy.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Serengeti national park
1 stop
3
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, early in the morning, our driver guide will drive you from Lake to Serengeti National Park Set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of the Serengeti. A good-looking four-hour drive, full day game drive together with late evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Campsite
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Serengeti national park
1 stop
4
Serengeti National Park
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the vast Serengeti National Park, followed by a full-day safari adventure with a picnic lunch enjoyed amidst the wilderness. In the evening, return to the Seronera Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars. Beyond the remarkable wildlife encounters, what truly defines the Serengeti is its boundless sense of space an endless sea of golden savannah stretching toward a shimmering horizon. After the rains, this sun-drenched plain transforms into a lush green carpet dotted with colorful wildflowers. The landscape is ever changing, with wooded hills, towering termite mounds, fig-lined rivers, and dust-tinted acacia woodlands adding depth and beauty to this timeless wilderness.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Serengeti national park
1 stop
5
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, set out on an early morning game drive along the Sogore River circuit, which winds through the open plains south of the Seronera River. This area is an excellent spot to encounter lions, gazelles, topis, ostriches, and cheetahs in their natural habitat. After your morning exploration, stop by the Seronera Visitor Center, located near the Seronera Lodge and public campsites. The center is thoughtfully designed, featuring engaging wildlife exhibits and a small gift shop where you can find maps, guidebooks, and souvenirs. In the afternoon, continue your adventure along the Kopjes circuit, traveling counterclockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, a landscape of ancient granite outcrops often used by lions as lookout points. Keep your eyes peeled for more lions . Conclude your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Seronera Campsite, surrounded by the sounds of the Serengeti night.
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation area
1 stop
6
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast, enjoy one last game drive across the Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the route, spot more wildlife herds of buffalo, wandering elephants, and maybe even a final glimpse of the elusive leopard. Arrive at the crater rim in the late afternoon, where sweeping views of the world’s largest unbroken caldera stretch out below. The air here is cooler and crisp, and the scenery is nothing short of breathtaking. Set up camp on the crater’s edge and watch the sun dip behind the highlands, painting the sky in fiery hues of orange and gold.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
1 stop
7
Ngorongoro Crater
After the early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable day of wildlife viewing. The crater’s lush floor supports a dazzling variety of animals from large herds of wildebeest and zebra to rhinos grazing quietly near hippo pools. Lions lounge in the morning sun, and you might even spot a leopard hidden in the trees. Visit Lake Magadi, a shimmering alkaline lake on the crater floor, where flamingos, pelicans, and other water birds create a mesmerizing pink and white spectacle. After a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery at the hippo pool, drive back to Arusha (Jevas hotel).
8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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