Tanzania · CAMPING SAFARIS

The 15 Best Camping Safaris in Tanzania

23 tours  ·  from $500 a head

Camping is how the northern circuit gets affordable, and on the public sites you are inside the parks rather than an hour outside them. The 15 below are compared on nights, group size and exactly what the price covers.

4 Days Group Camping Safari - Day three: an early Serengeti game drive
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4 Days Group Camping Safari

1.4 Days Group Camping Safari

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

Four-day small-group camping safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with meals, game drives, and guides.

“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: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5 Days Group Camping Safari

2.5 Days Group Camping Safari

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

Five-day camping safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with meals, guides, game drives, and big-five chances.

“It’s a very well planned Safari that covers the top 4 national parks in Tanzania. Our guide was extremely well organized and went above and beyond to show us animals and birds and share information about it. The chef that cooked our mealRead more”

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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Leaving Arusha for the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day one: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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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

Two days of elephant-filled Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater game drives, with meals, camping, pickup, and strong value 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

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3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

6.3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $1,100

Three days of camping, big cats, black rhino, and open plains in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, with meals, guide, and transport included.

“Had an amazing trip! Our driver Emanuel was so knowledgable and was able to answer all our questions. When we were stopped watching animals he was reading up on the birds we could see! 10/10”

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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari - Day two: descending more than 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater
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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

7.3 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, a six-person group, and practical tips.

“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 2: Crossing into the Serengeti
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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

8.5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

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

Review of a five-day private Tanzania camping safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with wildlife, meals, guides, and practical tips.

“This trip was a once in a lifetime experience! Suricata safaris has everything covered from the start, whether it’s car transport, meals, etc. there is absolutely nothing to worry about. However the best part was our guide Rocky. He is such a Read more”

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

9.5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari

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

Review of a 5-day Tanzania camping safari covering 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

10.4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

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

Four days of budget camping through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with meals, gear, park fees, and an English-speaking guide 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 1: Arusha to the Serengeti
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Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

4 days adventure camping safari - Tarangire: elephants and an easy wildlife start
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4 days adventure camping safari

12.4 days adventure camping safari

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

Review of Safari Soles’ 4-day Tanzania camping safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with meals, guides, and wildlife tips.

“A great experience overall. They weren’t the cheaper around but before the safari they were incredibly communicative and flexible around my many requests. The camping safari itself was brilliant. The Serengeti is the most beautiful place on Read more”

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4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari

13.4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $915

Review of a four-day Tanzania camping safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with practical advice on price, timing, camping, and value.

“The experience was amazing, we did the budget safari but it was worth every euro we spent; we saw so many animals we couldn’t believe our eyes, recommended!”

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4-Day fascinating Camping Safari in Tanzania - Day one: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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4-Day fascinating Camping Safari in Tanzania

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

15.Multi-Day Camping Safari Experience in Arusha

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

Track wildebeest calving in Ndutu, explore Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and camp across northern Tanzania on a six-day safari from Arusha.

“It’s once a lifetime experience, saw a lot of wildebeest and zebras and lions , also elephants and impala ……sleeping is ok, but food is far above our expectations, very delicious food. Raymond is always ready and very helpful. Recommended”

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