6 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
- Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Experience
Price starts from $1,850 pp.
Tour Overview
The 6 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari is an immersive and authentic journey through the most wildlife destinations in Tanzania, designed for travelers seeking a closer connection with nature without sacrificing comfort and organization. This carefully crafted itinerary takes you across the dramatic landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park, the endless wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater.
This camping safari offers a more adventurous experience, allowing you to stay in well-equipped public campsites located inside or near the parks, bringing you closer to the sounds and atmosphere of the African wilderness. From the moment you arrive in Arusha, your journey is supported by a professional English-speaking safari guide and a dedicated safari vehicle designed for comfort and optimal wildlife viewing.
You will travel in an extended 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, allowing unobstructed panoramic views during game drives. Each guest enjoys a window seat, while the vehicle is equipped with charging sockets, a fridge for refreshments, and a VHF radio system for real-time communication with other guides, increasing your chances of locating wildlife. Meals are freshly prepared and served throughout the safari, and all park fees, camping arrangements, and guiding services are included, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
Throughout this journey, expect long and rewarding game drives, diverse landscapes ranging from lush forests to open savannah, and close encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and, if lucky, the elusive leopard and endangered black rhino. This safari is ideal for travelers who want both adventure and deep wildlife immersion in a short time.
Day by day highlights
- Experience diverse ecosystems across Tanzania, from lush forests and soda lakes to endless savannah plains and a world-famous volcanic crater
- See Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and flamingos
- Discover the Serengeti plains with lions, leopards, cheetahs, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras
- Discover the Serengeti plains with lions, leopards, cheetahs, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras
- Enjoy full-day game drives and kopje explorations for close predator-prey sightings
- Witness part of the Great Migration (seasonal)
- Spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino in Ngorongoro Crater
- Experience authentic camping in well-equipped sites surrounded by nature
- Optional hot air balloon safari for a unique aerial view of the Serengeti
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Day By Day -detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA
Upon arrival at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short transfer to your hotel in Arusha, you will receive a full safari briefing and itinerary overview.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your lodge after your international flight.
Accommodations Options
- Mvuli Hotels
- Destination: Arusha
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Dinner & Drinking Water
Mvuli Hotel
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you depart from Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic drive of approximately two hours through the Great Rift Valley region. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch before heading into the park for an afternoon game drive.
Lake Manyara is one of Tanzania’s most beautifully situated parks, lying at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is dominated by a shallow alkaline lake that attracts large flocks of flamingos and other water birds. The surrounding environment is incredibly diverse, featuring groundwater forests, open grasslands, and acacia woodlands.
This diversity supports a wide range of wildlife, including large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. The combination of scenery and wildlife makes this an excellent introduction to your safari experience.
Accommodations Options
- Migunga Campsite
- Destination: Lake Manyara
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Dinner & Drinking Water
Migunga Campsite
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you begin your journey toward Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This drive, approximately five to six hours, offers stunning views of rolling hills, farmland, and traditional Maasai villages.
As you descend into the Serengeti, the landscape transforms into vast, open plains stretching endlessly into the horizon. You will arrive in the central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera region, which is one of the richest wildlife habitats due to the presence of the Seronera River.
After lunch, you will go on an afternoon game drive, where you will often see animals right away. This area is known for its high concentration of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of grazing animals.
Accommodations Options
- Serengeti Pimbi Campsite
- Destination: Serengeti
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Full Board, Soft Drinks & Drinking Water
Serengeti Pimbi Campsite
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari Experience
This day is dedicated entirely to exploring the remarkable ecosystem of Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, you will embark on extended game drives across different مناطق of the park, including the Sogore River Circuit and the famous kopjes.
The Serengeti offers one of the most intense wildlife experiences in Africa, with opportunities to witness predator-prey interactions, large herds of wildebeest and zebras, and a wide range of other species. The kopjes, scattered granite outcrops, serve as resting and observation points for lions and other predators, making them excellent locations for wildlife viewing.
You will also have the option to experience a hot air balloon safari at sunrise (optional, at extra cost), offering a breathtaking aerial perspective of the plains and wildlife below. Later, you may visit the Serengeti Visitor Center, where you can learn more about the park’s ecology and enjoy a picnic lunch under acacia trees.
The afternoon continues with further exploration of the plains, following wildlife movements and enjoying the beauty of the African sunset.
Accommodations Options
- Serengeti Pimbi Campsite
- Destination: Serengeti
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Full Board, Soft Drinks & Drinking Water
Serengeti Pimbi Campsite
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you depart the Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Crater, with a stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge. This world-famous site is where early human fossils were discovered by Louis and Mary Leakey, providing valuable insight into human evolution.
Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, you descend over 600 meters into the crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is a natural enclosure that supports a dense population of wildlife, making it one of the best places in Africa to see a wide variety of animals in a single day.
You will encounter herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, and elephants, along with predators such as lions, hyenas, and jackals. The crater is also one of the few places where you may spot the endangered black rhino. A visit to Lake Magadi, located within the crater, offers sightings of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds.
Accommodations Options
- Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
- Destination: Ngorongoro
- Level: Mid-range Lodge
- Meals & Drinks: Dinner & Drinking Water
Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
Day 6: Ngorongoro – Arusha
After breakfast, you begin your return journey to Arusha, a drive of approximately three to four hours. Along the way, you can reflect on the incredible experiences and wildlife encounters from the past days.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will enjoy lunch before being transferred to your hotel or airport for departure, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania camping safari adventure.
Accommodations Options
- Meals: Breakfast
- NO ACCOMMODATION
- Accommodation is not included for the final day, but it can be arranged upon the client's request. Additional charges will apply.
6 Days Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari
Price per person
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2 PAX
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6 PAX
6 Days Safari Price in USD
2,450 USD*
2,050 USD*
1,850 USD*
Here’s how your price comes together.
Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari
- All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
Excludes
- International flights.
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees )
- Insurance
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