6-Day Full Northern Circuit Camping Safari
Full Northern Circuit Camping Safari
Explore all four top national parks in Northern Tanzania Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on this immersive camping journey that offers wildlife, landscapes, and culture in one unforgettable package.
Destinations: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Tour Style: Budget Camping Safari
Accommodation: Public Campsites
Starts/Ends: Arusha
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive time: ~2 hours
Start your journey with a drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gather to drink.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Tarangire Campsite
Day 2
Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Drive time: ~1 hour
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This lush park is known for its tree-climbing lions, pink-hued flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Explore its groundwater forests, open plains, and soda lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Mto wa Mbu Campsite
Day 3
Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Drive time: ~6 hours (with game drive en route)
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands, passing scenic landscapes, Maasai villages, and wildlife corridors. Enter Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous safari destination, and enjoy a game drive en route to your campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Seronera Campsite (Central Serengeti)
Day 4
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day on game drives in the Serengeti, chasing the rhythms of the wild. Follow the Great Migration (seasonal), search for big cats, and witness breathtaking savannah sunsets.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Seronera Campsite
Day 5
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After a morning game drive and breakfast, begin the journey toward Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route and possibly stop at a traditional Maasai village (optional). Reach the rim of the crater in time for sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Simba Campsite (Crater Rim)
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha
Drive time: ~4 hours
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this world-renowned caldera. The crater is rich in wildlife including rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, flamingos, and hippos. After lunch at the hippo pool, ascend and return to Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Included
- Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park & camping fees
- Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide & cook
- Bottled drinking water