7-Days Tanzania Camping Safari 2026-2027

7 Days Tanzania Camping Safari Highlights:

• Arrival in Arusha
• Arusha to Tarangire National Park
• Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
• Full day in Serengeti
• Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park
• Lake Manyara to  Arusha

Safari Overview

This 7-day Tanzania camping safari is a perfect adventure for travelers who want to experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and nature in one exciting week. Starting with a relaxed arrival day in Arusha, you’ll then visit four of the country’s most famous parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Each park offers something unique, from Tarangire’s mighty elephants and baobab trees, to Serengeti’s endless plains and big cats, to the rich wildlife inside the Ngorongoro Crater, and the green forests and birdlife of Lake Manyara. You’ll travel in a private safari vehicle with a friendly and knowledgeable guide, staying at public campsites where your tent and meals will be prepared for you. There’s no need to worry about anything, just enjoy the fresh air, amazing landscapes, and close-up encounters with animals. With game drives, picnic lunches in the wild, and peaceful evenings under the stars, this safari is a fun, safe, and budget-friendly way to explore Tanzania’s most iconic parks. It’s perfect for couples, friends, families, and solo travelers looking for a real adventure in 2026-2027

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Your driver will meet you at the airport (Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport) and take you to your hotel in Arusha town. You’ll have time to rest after your journey. If you arrive early, optional tours around Arusha can be arranged, or you can relax at the lodge.

• Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)
• Accommodation: Budget hotel or lodge in Arusha

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up and drive you to Tarangire National Park, about 2 hours away. The park is known for its large elephant herds and old baobab trees. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive, stopping to see zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and possibly lions or leopards. A picnic lunch will be served at a nice spot in the park. In the late afternoon, you’ll head to your campsite near the park or Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Campsite near Tarangire or Lake Manyara

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Today starts early. After breakfast, you’ll leave the camp and begin the long but scenic drive to Serengeti National Park. You’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Highlands and Maasai villages along the way. After entering the Serengeti, you’ll enjoy a game drive through the endless plains, looking for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and many other animals. You’ll stop for a picnic lunch during the drive, then continue toward your campsite in the heart of the park. Dinner will be served at camp.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti

This is a full day to explore the Serengeti. After an early breakfast, head out for a morning game drive when animals are most active. You may see a pride of lions, a leopard in a tree, or herds of wildebeest moving across the plains. After a picnic lunch, continue your game drive in another area of the park. You’ll return to the campsite in the evening for dinner and another peaceful night in the wild.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti National Park

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy one last morning game drive in Serengeti after breakfast, then begin your drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, you may stop at a Maasai village for a cultural visit (optional and not included). You’ll have a picnic lunch along the road. In the afternoon, arrive at your campsite near the crater rim. This high-altitude site offers cooler weather and great views. Enjoy dinner and relax at camp.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Campsite near Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater - Game Drive to Lake Manyara

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This is one of the best places in Africa to spot all of the Big Five; lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard, in a single day. You’ll also see hippos, flamingos, and more. After a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, drive to a nearby campsite near Lake Manyara, where you’ll enjoy your final night on safari.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Campsite near Lake Manyara

Day 7: Lake Manyara to Arusha - End of Safari

On your last safari day, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its green forests, tree-climbing lions, monkeys, and flamingos. It’s small but full of life and a great way to end your trip. After the game drive and a picnic lunch, begin your journey back to Arusha. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your 7-day Tanzania camping safari.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Not included (safari ends in Arusha)

What’s Included:

• Airport pick-up on arrival day
• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with guide
• All park entry and crater fees
• 6 nights camping (tent, mattress, sleeping bag)
• All meals as listed (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Drinking water during game drives
• Camping equipment and safari chef
• Hotel drop-off in Arusha after safari

What’s Not Included:

• Accommodation in Arusha after safari
• Tips for guide and cook
• Optional Maasai village visit
• Sleeping bag rental (if needed)
• Flights, insurance, and personal items
• Alcoholic drinks and snacks not listed