Sleep inside the parks in public campsites, where the animals move close at night.
A cook prepares three meals a day, and the vehicle stays with you throughout.
The same wildlife as a lodge safari, at a much lower cost.
Overview
Camping is the best way to cut the price of a Tanzanian safari without losing the parks. You sleep in a tent with a proper mattress, eat well from a mess tent and wake up in the wild.
Public campsites are simple, with shared toilets and cold showers, but the trade-off is being inside the park at dawn. Compare with the lodge-based 5-day northern safari.
We collect you in Arusha and drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among elephants and baobabs. Camp overnight near the park.
Day2Tarangire to SerengetiSerengeti National Park
A long drive to the Serengeti through Ngorongoro highlands and Olduvai Gorge, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Camp on the plains.
Day3Full day in the SerengetiSerengeti National Park
A full day of game drives, tracking lions, leopards and the great herds where they are. Picnic lunch in the bush.
Day4Serengeti to NgorongoroNgorongoro Conservation Area
A morning game drive, then a drive to the crater rim for the evening. Camp on the rim, with a view over the crater floor.
Day5Crater descent and return to ArushaNgorongoro Conservation Area
An early descent into the crater for a game drive and picnic, then the drive back to Arusha in the afternoon.
Photos from the trip
What’s included
Park, camping and conservation fees for the itinerary
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, a driver-guide and a cook
Sleeping tents, mattresses, mess tent, table, chairs and camp staff
Three meals a day while on safari, and bottled or filtered water
Airport or hotel collection at the start, and drop-off at the end
Not included
International flights and Tanzania visa
Drinks at lodges, laundry, and tips for guides and camp staff
Optional activities not written on the day plan (balloon flights, cultural visits)
Travel insurance, which is required
Prices by season
Per person in USD, 2026 rates, based on 2 travellers sharing.
High season
1 Jun – 31 Oct
$1,050
Shoulder season
1 Jan – 31 Mar
$975
Shoulder season
1 Nov – 15 Dec
$975
Green season
Best value
1 Apr – 31 May
$895
Travelling in a group? You save
Per-person price for the Green season rate.
1 traveller
$1,360
--52%
2 travellers
$895
-0%
3 travellers
$868
-3%
4 travellers
$850
-5%
5 travellers
$832
-7%
6 travellers
$814
-9%
7 travellers
$806
-10%
8 travellers
$797
-11%
Frequently asked questions
How basic is the camping?
Comfortable but simple: a tent with mattress and bedding, shared bathroom blocks and a hot meal from our cook. We provide a full kit list.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. Every safari can be adapted: dates, lodges, number of nights and the parks you visit. Tell us what matters and we rebuild the plan.
What is the best time to go?
Wildlife viewing is good all year. The dry season from June to October is easiest for game drives, while the green season has fewer visitors and lower prices.
