Experience Tanzania’s wild beauty up close on this classic camping adventure! Spend your nights under the stars, enjoy campfire stories, and explore the legendary parks of the Northern Circuit. This affordable safari is perfect for adventure lovers, families, and friends who want to connect with nature and wildlife in a truly authentic way. Discover the magic of Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire with expert guides, hearty meals, and unforgettable moments in the bush.
From $1,250 per person (based on 2 people, low season).
Contact us for a personalized quote depending on group size and season.
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax and enjoy the lush gardens or explore the vibrant town. Your guide will brief you on the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Budget hotel in Arusha (e.g. Green Mountain Hotel or similar)
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, searching for lions, giraffes, buffalo, and a variety of birdlife. Lunch will be a picnic inside the park. In the evening, arrive at your public campsite, set up camp, and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Public campsite in Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti via the scenic highlands of Ngorongoro. Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater rim for breathtaking views. Enter Serengeti and enjoy your first game drive en route to your campsite. Settle in for a true bush experience, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti. Track the Great Migration (seasonal), spot predators like lions and cheetahs, and marvel at the diversity of wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. In the evening, return to camp for a hearty dinner and stories around the campfire.
Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you exit Serengeti. Travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an optional visit to a Maasai village (extra cost). Arrive at Simba Campsite on the crater rim, where you’ll camp with stunning views over the crater.
Accommodation: Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro rim)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular half-day game drive. Spot rhinos, lions, hippos, and more in this unique ecosystem. After lunch, drive back to Arusha, where your safari ends. Transfer to the airport or your hotel (extra accommodation can be arranged).
Accommodation: No accommodation (end of tour)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
