5 – Days Tanzania Camping Safari
Embark on a 5-day Tanzania camping safari, where you’ll intimately encounter the untamed magnificence of the African wilderness. This remarkable and enduring Tanzania Camping Safari tour thrusts you into the epicenter of the most illustrious national parks. Over the course of these five days, you’re poised for an indelible adventure, a direct communion with nature that unveils wildlife in its purest, most genuine state. With the expertise of adept guides and the comfort of well-appointed camping accommodations, this Tanzania Camping Safari opens doors to an unfiltered exploration of Africa’s wonders, granting you the privilege of witnessing its magic from an intimate vantage point.
Safari Highlights
- Explore Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit
- Visit Tarangire National Park
- Experience two unforgettable game drives in Serengeti National Park
- Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Excellent chance to spot the Big Five
- Comfortable public camping accommodation
- Professional safari chef preparing fresh meals
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide
- Perfect safari for budget travelers and adventure lovers
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your professional guide from K & G Tanzania Travel Specialist will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha for a short safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park.
Upon arrival, begin an exciting game drive through one of Tanzania’s most scenic national parks. Tarangire is famous for its ancient baobab trees, seasonal Tarangire River, and impressive elephant herds. During the game drive, you’ll have opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, warthogs, impalas, and numerous bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife safari.
In the late afternoon, proceed to the public campsite where your safari chef will prepare a delicious dinner. Spend the evening relaxing around the campsite while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Public Campsite
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park. Your journey takes you through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering spectacular views of the crater highlands before entering Serengeti through the Naabi Hill Gate.
Along the way, enjoy game viewing as wildlife becomes increasingly abundant. Upon entering Serengeti, begin your afternoon game drive through the endless plains that have made this park famous worldwide.
Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, buffaloes, and countless antelope species. Depending on the season, you may also witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Later, arrive at your public campsite where dinner will be served under the African sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Public Campsite
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Wake up early for breakfast before spending the entire day exploring the magnificent Serengeti.
Today’s game drive provides excellent opportunities to search for predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas while observing large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes roaming freely across the vast plains.
Your experienced safari guide will take you to different wildlife-rich areas based on recent animal movements, maximizing your chances of unforgettable sightings.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of Serengeti’s scenic picnic sites before continuing your afternoon safari.
As the sun begins to set, exit the central Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll spend the night at a campsite located on the crater rim, preparing for the next day’s crater safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Public Campsite
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Campsite
After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders and home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent.
Spend the morning exploring the crater floor while searching for the Big Five, including the rare black rhinoceros. Other commonly sighted animals include lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, jackals, and flamingos around Lake Magadi.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater surrounded by spectacular scenery before ascending back to the crater rim in the afternoon.
Later, continue toward the Karatu area for dinner and overnight camping.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Public Campsite in Karatu
Day 5: Karatu – Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Arusha through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania.
Along the journey, you’ll pass local villages, coffee farms, and rolling hills while reflecting on the incredible wildlife experiences from the past five days.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you’ll be transferred to your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania camping safari with K & G Tanzania Travel Specialist.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation
Budget Camping
- Tarangire Public Campsite
- Serengeti Public Campsite
- Ngorongoro Public Campsite
- Karatu Public Campsite
Package Includes
- Park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Professional safari chef
- Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, tables, chairs)
- 4 nights camping accommodation
- All meals as specified
- Bottled drinking water
- Government taxes
- Airport or hotel transfers in Arusha
- 24/7 support from K & G Tanzania Travel Specialist
Package Excludes
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Sleeping bag (available for rent if needed)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide and chef
- Optional activities
