Tanzania · Camping Safari

6-Day Camping Wildlife Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter elephants and baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
02 Explore the iconic Serengeti plains, famed for the Great Migration
03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional wildlife viewing
04 Discover Lake Manyara's lush scenery, bird life, hippos, and baboons

Embark on a 6-day camping wildlife safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Encounter elephants and baobab trees in Tarangire, explore the iconic Serengeti plains, and experience the remarkable wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater. Lake Manyara adds a different safari scene with lush landscapes, varied bird life, hippos, baboons, and its famous tree-climbing lions. This journey combines classic northern Tanzania parks with memorable game drives and budget camping accommodation.

The Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest's trek for fresh grazing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Moshi to Tarangire National Park

This morning, you will depart for Tarangire National Park. Spend the afternoon on a game drive in this park. In the evening, drive back to Manyara or Mto Wa Mbu. On the way, you might see the sunset while driving to the Fanaka Campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 02

Tarangire to the Serengeti

After breakfast, drive to the oldest and most popular national park, also a World Heritage Site and recently proclaimed a worldwide wonder. The Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest's trek for fresh grazing. All afternoon, you will be on a game drive before enjoying dinner and the experience of sleeping at the Serengeti/Nyani Campsite.

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Your adventure continues with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive to discover more wonders of the Serengeti.

Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy an early morning coffee with a biscuit, then continue with a game drive in the Serengeti until 11:30. Drive back to the campsite for brunch and then depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the late afternoon, transfer to the lodge, where you will have dinner and overnight.

Day 05

Wildlife Viewing in Ngorongoro Crater

Early in the morning, with a breakfast box, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater - a wonderful heritage site for wildlife. You will have enough time to enjoy the caldera, where you might have the opportunity to see rhinos, prides of lions, and other animals, as it is also home to carnivores. Enjoy lunch very close to the hippo pool. Then drive to Fanaka Campsite, which is very close to the Rift Valley, for dinner and overnight.

Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park and Return

After breakfast, we head into the lush Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and baboons. You will enjoy a different wildlife scene and have your picnic lunch here. This will be the end of your safari. After lunch, we drive back to Moshi or Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, elephants and baobab trees, Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as per the itinerary
Lodges/camps on full board / cook for camping safari
Road transportation in a 4WD Land Cruiser safari vehicle
Game drives as per the itinerary
Tents and other camping gear (for budget camping safaris)
Park entrance fees and crater service fees
English-speaking guides available for the safari

What's Not Included

Visit to Maasai Cultural Village
All international flights/local flights + taxes
Visa fees, travel & personal accident insurance
Excursions, services, and activities not mentioned in this program
Personal expenses, e.g. laundry, telephone calls, drinks, tips, and gratuities

What to bring

1-2 long-sleeved shirts
Warm sweater or light jacket (the temperature in Ngorongoro falls to 0 degrees Celsius in the evening and in the morning)
Regular, light shirts or T-shirts (preferably one piece for every day of safari)
1-2 pairs of light cotton trousers; avoid blue or black clothes, as these can attract tsetse flies and make your safari uncomfortable
Shorts or a loose skirt for the ladies
Swimsuit/trunks (most lodges offer a swimming pool)
A hat for the sun (a visor or another cap is also acceptable)
Camera and memory cards
Flashlight
Binoculars. The jeep will have 2 binoculars, but you can bring your own.
Sunscreen
Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
Insect repellent
Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
Malaria tablets
Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines, although you will have first aid in the jeep.
You may realize that many travellers on safari wear khaki or neutral colours and avoid bright whites or fluorescent colours. There are several reasons for this: firstly, you will blend in with nature better by wearing neutral tones, whether you are walking or seated in the car; secondly, some areas of Tanzania are very dusty, and khaki-coloured items are less likely to show discolouration from safari dust than white garments.

Know before you go

How do I pack for a safari in Tanzania?
- Remember, when packing for a safari in Tanzania, the most important thing is moderation. While there is no need to go minimalist, you also do not want to carry a lot of unnecessary luggage across Africa with you. During the safari, you will travel with your luggage in the safari vehicle throughout the tour. For the days spent in the same hotel or lodge, you will leave your bags in your room. If you bring too much luggage, it could be an inconvenience or even a hindrance to wildlife viewing. However, this also depends on the number of people in the jeep.

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