Duration
7-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
7-Day Once in a Lifetime Tanzania Camping Adventure
Overview
On this trip you'll hit the best and most popular route for a safari adventure in Tanzania. You'll create unforgettable memories in some of the most well preserved biodiverse ecosystems on earth. The Big Five and so much more awaits you on this affordable camping trip.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti NP
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included - Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$2,200 USD
$1,815 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$2,200 USD
$1,815 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 12 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1
Tarangire NP
Day 2
Lake Manyara NP
Day 3
Central Serengeti NP
Day 4
Serengeti NP
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6
Mto wa Mbu (Town)
End
Arusha (Day 7)
Tour Features
Participation camping
Guests must assist with camp chores. See the first day description for more info.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Budget camping Near Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included
Near Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Budget camping Inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
Inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Budget camping On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Budget camping Mto wa Mbu (Town) – All Meals Included
Mto wa Mbu (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
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
Drive to Tarangire after arriving at the meeting point
The group meets at the designated meeting point in Arusha. After meeting the guide and doing a gear check we commence the 2 to 3 hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and baobab dotted landscape. Today we enjoy an afternoon game drive. Travelers will setup and break down the camp but will not cook or wash dishes. Just outside Tarangire NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 2
Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Travelers have an early breakfast then depart Tarangire and drive to Lake Manyara. Guests to Lake Manyara National Park enjoy a very scenic game-drive. This park is known for its abundant birdlife, flamingos, hippos as well as tree-climbing lions. In the late afternoon we head to the campsite near Mto wa Mbu. Near Lake Manyara NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Stay: Budget camping Near Lake Manyara NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 3
Drive Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, campers depart head to the Serengeti National Park passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with beautiful landscapes along the way. Arrive in Central Serengeti in the afternoon and enjoy an enroute game drive as we head to the campsite. We overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. Inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: Central Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 4
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Today guests spend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti. There are both morning and afternoon game drives offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and so many other magnificent animals. We return to camp after a full day, for dinner and overnight. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 5
Serengeti Half Day before Ngorongoro Crater Rim
After breakfast, enjoy a half day game drive in the Serengeti before proceeding to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We arrive at the campsite overlooking the crater, which offers spectacular sunset views. After the long drive we have dinner and rest at camp in preparation for our descent into this unique protected area the following morning. On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Budget camping On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 6
Drive from Ngorongoro to Mto wa Mbu
Just after breakfast, we have a morning game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers some of the most abundant wildlife on earth. After we ascend from the crater, we start on the way to about the halfway point back to Arusha. We drive to the camp ground in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight. All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: Mto Wa Mbu (Town) Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 7
Back to Arusha
After breakfast we depart Mto wa Mbu and drive back to Arusha. Guests arrive into Arusha in the late morning or early afternoon and will be transferred to their respective accommodations or to Arusha domestic airport. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Destination: No major destination visited Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Travel Africa Tours
4.8 operator rating
Travel Africa Tours provides authentic and eclectic tours of Ethiopia and Tanzania. Whether you want to explore the vibrant cultures of the Omo Valley tribes in Ethiopia or follow the wildebeest migration through the expansive Serengeti we are here to make it happen. We are not just tour operators, we are travelers like you and want to help make your adventure in Africa memorable.
Office In
Ethiopia
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2017)
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Ethiopia, Tanzania
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included - Just outside Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Travel Africa Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Travel Africa Tours.
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