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Tanzania · Camping Safari
The journey
Experience the best of northern Tanzania on this immersive 8-day camping safari through Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Explore elephant-rich savannas dotted with giant baobabs, travel to the remote shores of Lake Natron beneath the dramatic presence of Ol Doinyo Lengai, and continue across the legendary Serengeti plains in search of diverse wildlife and the Great Migration. Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with animals, while also encountering the vibrant culture of Mto Wa Mbu. Throughout the journey, enjoy guided game drives and sleep under the stars in well-equipped campsites.
Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with animals, while also encountering the vibrant culture of Mto Wa Mbu.
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Day by day
Meet the Summit Trekking and Safaris team for a warm welcome.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha town.
Meet your professional safari guide for a detailed safari briefing.
Rest and prepare for the journey ahead.
Stay overnight in Arusha.
Drive southwest to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive baobabs and high elephant population.
Explore the park on a game drive, observing lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, and diverse bird species.
Visit the Tarangire River and seasonal swamps, the lifeline for wildlife during the dry season.
Exit the park and drive to a nearby campsite.
Dine and sleep under the stars in tents.
Drive to the vibrant village of Mto Wa Mbu, rich in culture and home to over 120 tribes.
Explore the village briefly before continuing along rugged trails beside the Rift Valley Escarpment.
Pass striking views of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the sacred Masai volcano.
Arrive at Ngare Sero village, close to Lake Natron.
Take a guided walk to a waterfall and admire flamingos (seasonal) along the alkaline lake.
Camp overnight near the lake and experience the remote beauty of the region.
Arrive by midday and begin wildlife viewing across the endless savannah.
Search for the Great Migration, as well as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
Settle at a campsite in the northern or central Serengeti.
Relax with dinner and spend the night in tents.
Conduct morning and afternoon game drives in search of predators and grazers.
Witness dramatic scenes of wildlife interactions across the plains.
Return to camp for meals and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.
Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot.
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in the scenic highlands along the way.
Reach your campsite at the crater rim and marvel at sunset views over Ngorongoro Crater.
Camp overnight with views of the surrounding forest and plains.
Explore the crater floor and encounter black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater.
Ascend the crater wall in the afternoon and drive to Mto Wa Mbu.
Set up camp for the final night of your safari.
Enjoy a relaxed evening at the campsite.
Drive back to Arusha with your guide.
Choose drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Conclude your safari with lasting memories of Tanzania's landscapes and wildlife.
Where this trip takes you
Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Ol Doinyo Lengai, Ngorongoro Crater
The route
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Logistics
Your 8 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.
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