Tanzania · CAMPING SAFARIS

The 15 Best Camping Safaris in Tanzania

65 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $500

Canvas, a cook and a shared Land Cruiser is how most of the northern circuit is actually sold, and it puts you in the same parks as the lodges for a third of the money. These 15 are compared on nights, group size and which campsites they use.

4 Days Group Camping Safari - Day two: Crossing into the central Serengeti
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4 Days Group Camping Safari

1.4 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · from $900Our pick

Review of Suricata Safaris’ 4-day Tanzania camping trip, covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, wildlife, meals, tents, and value.

“We had a great experience on our 4-day camping safari. We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National Park and saw many animals. The camp facitities were basic but sufficient and they had great views. Be aware that it can Read more”

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5 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 1: Tarangire and the elephants
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5 Days Group Camping Safari

2.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100

Review of a 5-day Tanzania camping safari from Arusha, covering Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro for $1,100.

“Spotted all the big 5 and had many amazing animal encounters on the 5 day tour to Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire NP. Note that for group tours, people doing different number of tour days are combined together Read more”

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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Starting from Arusha and reaching the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - The Overnight Stop Near Ngorongoro
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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

4.2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $550

See elephant herds in Tarangire and crater wildlife in Ngorongoro on a value-packed two-day camping safari from Arusha.

“Amazing staff and very responsive. Had a good experience of Tarangire abd Ngorongoro Crater wild life.....so real and cant describe enough.....nature beauty....thoroughly enjoyed our time in Tanzania with Suricata Safari”

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6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari - Day 1: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

5.6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $1,600

Review of a six-day Tanzania budget camping safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Mto wa Mbu.

“Our safari with Meru Slope truly exceeded all expectations! From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully organized, and the team made sure we enjoyed every moment.”

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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari - Twiga Campsite and the value of simple camping
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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

6.3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $700

Review of a 3-day camping safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, with meals and small-group service.

“Ngorongoro was easily the best part of the trip! Overall, Suricata Safaris and Hilary were very communicative. Pickup and dropoff back in Arusha was easy. Our driver Lewis was knowledgeable and our cook Moussa provided delicious hot food! If I'm back in Tanzania for another safari, I will definitely be using the company again. Thanks!”

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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania - Day 1: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

7.5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $2,300

Review of a 5-day private Tanzania camping safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, meals, value, logistics, and practical tips.

“We took a 5 day shared tent safari and went to Tangariro first, then Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was the perfect order with the crater as biggest highlight. It was an amazing experience, we saw 4 out of Big Five. Food was amaRead more”

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5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari - Day 2: The long road into the Serengeti
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5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari

8.5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $1,100

Review of a five-day Tanzania camping safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara for $1,100.

“Linah, the admin coordinator was very responsive and helpful. I was initially skeptical but the good reviews and the professionalism of Linah made me feel assured.”

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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

9.4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $970

Review of a four-day budget camping safari from Moshi to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with meals, guides, transport, and park fees included.

“Avocet Tours were excellent- ask for Mike the guide and driver. He’s extraordinarily knowledgeable, kind and funny. We saw everything I wanted to see. I highly recommend this safari.”

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Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari - Day one, the long road from Arusha to Serengeti
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Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

10.Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 4 days · from $950

Review of a 4-day Tanzania camping safari from Arusha, with Serengeti game drives, Ngorongoro Crater, meals, guide, and value advice.

“Ali is a great tour guide. He drove well and showed us lots of animals. We were fortunate to see all the big 5. Christian is a amazing cook and served us delicious local food throughout the trip.”

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4 days adventure camping safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and open woodland
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4 days adventure camping safari

11.4 days adventure camping safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $1,650

Review of a four-day Tanzania camping safari from Moshi to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with wildlife, meals, and tents included.

“We had a great time with Safari Sole Tour. Easy booking process and friendly staff that will also support you with transfer from and to airport.”

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Multi-Day Camping Safari Experience in Arusha - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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Multi-Day Camping Safari Experience in Arusha

13.Multi-Day Camping Safari Experience in Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $1,496

Six-day Tanzania camping safari from Arusha with Tarangire, Ndutu calving season, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.

“Really good arrangements and guide our guide Robert is the Best guide he knows well about the landscap animal and culture always be ables find what we want the place beautiful and hotel in nice a Trip over expectations”

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4 Days Tanzania Camping Safari - Day 2: The long road into the Serengeti
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4 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

14.4 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $1,479

Review of a four-day Tanzania camping safari from Arusha, covering Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with guides, meals, and fees included.

“We had an amazing time with our guide Roger(!) from Nyange Adventures, very experienced and it really felt we were able to take everything out of the trip. The food from our cook Deo(!) was delicious! I would definitely go with Nyange Adventures again a next time, no doubt.”

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6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari with Migration - Tarangire begins with elephants and baobabs
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6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari with Migration

15.6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari with Migration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,650

Review of a six-day Tanzania budget camping safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and the migration.

“This safari tours operator is amazing ! I have had one the most beautiful lifetime experience. Everything it’s been perfect. Since my first mail , Kelvin (manager) give me a lot of suggestion, advice, reply to all my mails with a professionals that it is Read more”

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