10 Days / 9 Nights
Camping Safari — Tanzania
Arusha → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Eyasi → Arusha
Adventure travellers, backpackers, budget-conscious explorers, small groups
Safari Overview
This 10-Day Camping Safari is the ultimate Tanzanian wilderness adventure. You will sleep under the stars in authentic safari tents, explore the most famous national parks in the Northern Circuit, and experience the real bush life.
From the elephant herds of Tarangire to the endless Serengeti plains, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the cultural encounters at Lake Eyasi, this journey offers incredible value and unforgettable memories.
You will travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide and a camp cook who prepares delicious meals at the campsite. This is camping the African way — simple, authentic, and wild.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Highlights: Airport pickup, safari briefing, overnight in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by a Globotrek representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Meet your driver-guide, receive a safari briefing, and relax before your camping adventure begins.
Accommodation: Arusha hotel or guesthouse (Bed & Breakfast)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Highlights: Giant baobabs, elephant herds, first night camping
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2 hours). Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s baobab-studded landscape. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch in the park. In the late afternoon, arrive at your campsite for dinner and overnight under the stars.
Accommodation: Public campsite near Tarangire (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park → Karatu
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, Rift Valley escarpment
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the lush groundwater forest and along the lake shore. Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, and stunning Rift Valley views. After lunch, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight at a campsite.
Accommodation: Campsite in Karatu (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Karatu → Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, first Serengeti game drive
After an early breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at viewpoints along the crater rim before continuing to the Serengeti. Enjoy a game drive en route. Arrive at your campsite in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Big cats, sunrise game drive, picnic lunch in the bush
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Start early for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Return to camp for brunch, then head out again in the afternoon. The Serengeti is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and the Great Migration (seasonal).
Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Deeper wilderness, optional walking safari, photography
Another full day in the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may explore the Central Serengeti, the Western Corridor, or the Northern Serengeti. Optional guided walking safari where permitted. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your wildlife adventure.
Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Highlights: Game drive en route, Maasai cultural visit, crater rim views
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop for a cultural visit to a Maasai village (optional). Arrive at your campsite on the crater rim for breathtaking views. Enjoy dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Campsite on Ngorongoro Crater Rim (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Full Day
Highlights: Big Five, crater floor game drive, picnic lunch
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by wildlife. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and return to your campsite for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Campsite on Ngorongoro Crater Rim (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Ngorongoro → Lake Eyasi
Highlights: Hadzabe bushmen, Datoga blacksmiths, cultural experience
After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi for a cultural bush experience. Visit the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and learn about their traditional way of life. You may also visit the Datoga blacksmiths. This is one of the most authentic cultural experiences in Tanzania. Return to your campsite for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Campsite near Lake Eyasi (Full Board)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Lake Eyasi → Arusha → Departure
Highlights: Scenic drive, souvenir shopping, airport transfer
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Enjoy lunch in Arusha and, if time allows, visit a local market or cultural centre. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
INCLUDES
Professional, English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation in Arusha before the safari
All safari accommodation (full board during safari)
Park entry fees and government taxes (VAT included)
Private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Unlimited game drives with no mileage restrictions
Unlimited bottled drinking water during safari
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
EXCLUDES
International and domestic flights
Visa fees and travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges/camps
Optional activities (Maasai village, balloon safari, etc.)
Accommodation upgrades or extra nights in Arusha
Any services not mentioned under Price Includes
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