5 DAYS TANZANIA CAMPING SAFARI - 5 days

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Camping near Tarangire
Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. You’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park’s scenic landscapes, spotting giraffes, zebras, and predators like lions and leopards. As the sun sets, arrive at your campsite where you’ll set up your tent and relax by the campfire under the African night sky. The sounds of the wilderness around you set the tone for an unforgettable adventure.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping near Tarangire

Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park – Camping near Lake Manyara
After an early breakfast, you depart for Lake Manyara National Park, known for its incredible birdlife and unique tree-climbing lions. On your game drive, expect to see baboons, hippos, flamingos, and a variety of other wildlife against the backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. You’ll drive through lush forests and along the shores of the alkaline lake. As evening approaches, settle into your campsite near the park. Enjoy a hearty dinner while sharing stories of the day’s sightings around the campfire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping near Lake Manyara

Day 3: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater – Camping in Ngorongoro Highlands
Today, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas, often called the “Garden of Eden” for its abundant wildlife. Spend the morning game driving among lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and flamingos, marveling at the crater’s diverse ecosystem. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend to the Ngorongoro Highlands where you’ll camp amid rolling hills and enjoy breathtaking views at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping in Ngorongoro Highlands

Day 4: Ngorongoro Highlands – Serengeti National Park – Camping in Serengeti
Early morning departure for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination. Spend the afternoon on game drives across vast plains teeming with wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and elephants. Depending on the season, you may witness parts of the Great Migration. Experience the vastness of the Serengeti from your pop-up roof vehicle while your guide shares expert knowledge. End your day camping in the wilderness, falling asleep to the sounds of nature.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping in Serengeti

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti – Return to Arusha
Spend a full morning game driving through Serengeti’s diverse habitats, enhancing your chances to see elusive animals and stunning landscapes. After lunch, begin your return journey to Arusha. Reflect on your incredible safari experience as you travel back, arriving late afternoon or early evening for hotel drop-off or airport transfer, concluding your adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (end of safari)