Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Camping Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

8 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See black and white Colobus monkeys in Arusha National Park
02 Watch big herds of elephants among Tarangire's baobab trees
03 Explore the Seronera area of central Serengeti, home to the Big 5
04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to look for Black Rhino and pink flamingos

Enjoy an 8-day camping safari in Tanzania through Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater highlands. Look out for black and white Colobus monkeys, big herds of elephants, Masai giraffes, the Big 5, and the endangered Black Rhino, while also taking in views of Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro on a clear day. This safari combines game drives, camping, and lodge stays across some of Tanzania's best-known wildlife areas.

The crater is home to the endangered Black Rhino and pink flamingos inside Lake Magadi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Arusha.

Overnight stay at Green Mountain Lodge.

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Arusha National Park

Have breakfast at the hotel and depart for Arusha National Park at 8:00 am with a packed lunch. Go for a full-day game drive in this park, which is famous for black and white Colobus monkeys. Enjoy great views of Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro on a clear day. Later, by 5:00 pm, exit the park and head back to Arusha.

Dinner and overnight stay at Green Mountain Lodge.

Day 03

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Depart from Arusha at 8:00 am with a packed lunch and travel to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive.
On game drives, see big herds of elephants and baobab trees.

Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Zion Campsite.

Day 04

Another Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire

After an early breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park again for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Dinner and overnight stay at Twiga Lodge.

Day 05

Transfer to Serengeti and Seronera Game Drive

Depart from Twiga Lodge at 7:00 am after breakfast, with a packed lunch, and transfer to Serengeti National Park, home to the Big 5.
Arrive by noon and proceed for an afternoon game drive in the Seronera area of central Serengeti until sunset.
A visit to the Maasai Village can also be done at an extra cost.

Dinner and overnight at Seronera Campsite.

Day 06

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Leave the lodge at 7:00 am after breakfast, with a packed lunch, for a game drive in the Seronera area.

Return to the lodge at 6:00 pm for dinner and overnight stay at Seronera Campsite.

Day 07

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Go for an early morning game drive from 6:00 am until 11:00 am, return to the camp for brunch, and later, by 12:00 pm, start your drive to Ngorongoro.
Enjoy an en route game drive from Serengeti and arrive in Karatu by 5:00 pm.

Dinner and overnight at Eileen's Tree Lodge.

Day 08

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha

Have an early morning breakfast and descend into the crater at 6:30 am with a packed lunch for a half-day crater tour. The crater is home to the endangered Black Rhino and pink flamingos inside Lake Magadi.
Have lunch by the Ngoitoktok hippo pool, and by 1:00 pm, start your drive back to Arusha for drop-off in town.