Tour Features

Join our 6-day Tanzania group camping safari and discover the best of the Northern Circuit. Explore the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, enjoy two unforgettable nights in the legendary Serengeti National Park, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for incredible wildlife encounters, and experience the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. Designed for adventurous travelers on a budget, this safari combines exciting game drives, breathtaking landscapes, comfortable camping accommodation, and the unique opportunity to share an unforgettable Tanzanian adventure with fellow travelers.

Budget tourThis budget tour includes camping and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared tourThis tour will be shared with other travelers.
Not for solo travelersSolo travelers cannot book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

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Start Point
Arusha
End Point
Arusha

Activities Included

CampingGuided Safari

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Budget Accommodation
Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
2-3Breakfast, Dinner Included with Drinks
4
Simba Campsite
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
5
Fanaka Lodge & Campsite
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
6
Budget Accommodation
Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Tarangire National park

    After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. The Tarangire River attracts animals throughout the year, making it an excellent location for wildlife viewing. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, leopards, and numerous bird species.

    In the late afternoon, drive to the campsite for dinner and overnight.

    Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 2 - Serengeti national park

    After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands with spectacular views of the crater and surrounding landscapes. Upon entering Serengeti National Park, begin your game drive en route to the Central Serengeti area.

    The Serengeti is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and countless plains game. Arrive at the campsite in the evening for dinner and overnight.

    Accommodation: Nyani Public Campsite (Serengeti)

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 3 - Serengeti national park

    Spend the entire day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, your guide will take you to the best areas for game viewing. Witness predators in action and enjoy excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five.

    The Serengeti's vast ecosystem supports one of the largest concentrations of wildlife on Earth, making every game drive unique and exciting. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your adventure until late afternoon.

    Return to the campsite for dinner and overnight.

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Nyani Public Campsite (Serengeti)

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 4 - Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro Crater

    After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the route, continue spotting wildlife while enjoying the changing landscapes from open plains to lush highlands.

    Arrive at the crater rim in the afternoon, where breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater await. Spend the evening at the campsite located on the crater rim.

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Simba Campsite

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater

    After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Often referred to as Africa's "Garden of Eden", the crater is home to an extraordinary density of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino.

    Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending the crater walls and driving to the Lake Manyara area for dinner and overnight.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

    Accommodation: Fanaka Lodge & Campsite

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 6 - Lake Manyara National Park

    After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara offers diverse habitats ranging from groundwater forests to open grasslands and the alkaline lake itself.

    The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and abundant birdlife, including flamingos when water levels permit.

    After the game drive and picnic lunch, return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon where your safari concludes.

    Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included with Drinks

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,500
2 people (1 room)
$2,000
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,800
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,600
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

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DISCOVERY BESPOKE LIMITED

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