Tour info
This 5-day camping safari offers an authentic, close-to-nature experience through Tanzania’s iconic parks. Sleep under the stars, travel with experienced guides, and enjoy rich wildlife sightings—all while keeping your trip affordable and adventurous. Perfect for backpackers, students, and first-time safari-goers who want to experience the real wild!
Itinerary
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Overnight at a public campsite near Arusha or lodge-based camping (depending on time)
Inclusions:
- Pickup from Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
- Transfer to campsite and safari briefing
- Welcome dinner prepared by your safari cook
Optional Activities:
- Arusha city tour – visit a local market, Cultural Heritage Center, or a coffee tasting experience
Meals: Dinner included
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Public campsite near Tarangire Gate
Inclusions:
- Morning drive to Tarangire with picnic lunch en route
- Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Evening dinner and overnight at campsite
Highlights: Elephants, baobab trees, and panoramic savanna views
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Lake Manyara National Park and Mto wa Mbu village
Accommodation: Migombani Public Campsite or similar
Inclusions:
- Morning game drive in Lake Manyara (famous for flamingos and tree-climbing lions)
- Afternoon guided cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu village
- Local lunch with a Swahili family
- Evening camping under the forest canopy
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Simba Public Campsite (on the crater rim)
Inclusions:
- Early descent into the crater for a full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch at the crater floor
- Evening relaxation and storytelling around the campfire
Highlights: Rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos in a volcanic caldera
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Route: Ngorongoro → Arusha (approx. 4–5 hours)
Inclusions:
- Morning breakfast and scenic drive back to Arusha
- Drop-off at your hotel or airport
- Optional stop for souvenir shopping or lunch in Arusha (time-permitting)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
