7-Day Extended Northern Tanzania Camping Safari
Extended Northern Tanzania Camping Safari
The ultimate camping journey across Tanzania’s legendary northern circuit.
Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with more time in each destination for deeper wildlife encounters and rich cultural experiences.
Destinations: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti (2 nights), Ngorongoro
Safari Type: Budget Camping Safari
Accommodation: Public Campsites
Starts/Ends: Arusha
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive time: ~2 hours
Depart from Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, baobab-dotted landscape, and predators like lions and leopards. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Tarangire Campsite
Day 2
Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Drive time: ~1 hour
Drive to the nearby Lake Manyara National Park. This compact gem is rich in scenery — from groundwater forests to soda lake shores — and home to tree-climbing lions, baboons, and flamingos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Mto wa Mbu Campsite
Day 3
Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Drive time: ~6 hours
After breakfast, ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping for breathtaking views. Enter Serengeti National Park for your first afternoon game drive en route to camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Seronera Campsite (Central Serengeti)
Day 4
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti following the Great Migration (seasonal), and searching for predators, hippos, and herds of giraffes and elephants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Seronera Campsite
Day 5
Serengeti (Morning Game Drive) – Ngorongoro
Enjoy a sunrise game drive before breakfast. Afterward, journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with optional stop at Olduvai Gorge or a Maasai village visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Simba Campsite (Crater Rim)
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
After early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning of wildlife viewing. Spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, and enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool. Return to your campsite on the crater rim.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Simba Campsite
Day 7
Ngorongoro – Arusha
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast and scenic drive back to Arusha with memories of a lifetime. Optional stop for souvenirs or local crafts along the way.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
End of Safari
per person
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