7 Day Adventure Camping – Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire
Price Per Person (USD)
Overview
7-Day Adventure Camping Safari – Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire
Discover the true essence of Africa on this 7-day Tanzania Adventure Camping Safari, an unforgettable journey through the country’s most famous national parks and breathtaking landscapes. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic and affordable adventure, this safari blends immersive wildlife encounters with the untamed beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.
From the lush forests and flamingo-lined shores of Lake Manyara National Park to the sweeping plains of the Serengeti, you’ll witness Africa’s iconic wildlife up close — including lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest and zebra. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with life, and explore the ancient baobabs and large elephant herds of Tarangire National Park.
Each evening, relax under a canopy of stars at scenic public campsites inside or near the parks. Enjoy freshly prepared meals by your safari crew and fall asleep to the sounds of the African bush. Guided by experienced driver-guides, this budget-friendly camping safari offers a perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and cultural discovery.
Key Highlights
-
Game drives in Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire
-
Visit to Olduvai Gorge and a Maasai boma
-
Chance to witness the Great Migration (seasonal)
-
Authentic camping safari with freshly prepared meals
-
Guided by expert SafariHQ driver-guides
Included/Excluded
- Meals
- Game drives
- vehicle fees
- Park and camping fees
- Camping equipment
- Olduvai Gorge
- Guide fees
- AMREF airlift
- Coffee & tea
- Bottled water
- Return airport or hotel transfer
- Pricing in USD
- Guide tips
- Chef tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Additional activities not
- listed in inclusions
- Personal items required
- Personal Travel insurance
- Tanzania Visa entry fee
Tour Plan
Day 1
Day 1 – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most picturesque and wildlife-rich reserves. Arrive by mid-morning and begin your game drive through the park’s varied landscapes — from dense groundwater forests and open grassy plains to the shimmering alkaline lake that attracts large flocks of flamingos.
Enjoy your packed lunch at a scenic picnic site within the park, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Continue exploring in the afternoon, keeping an eye out for elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Bird enthusiasts will also delight in the diverse avian species that thrive in this lush habitat.
As the sun sets, exit the park and transfer to your accommodation for the evening. Enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay at Twiga Campsite & Lodge, located just outside the park gates.
Accommodation: Twiga Campsite & Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Travel Distance & Time: Approximately 130 km / 2.5 to 3 hours drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 2
Day 2 – Serengeti National Park via Maasai Boma
After an early breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands and across the vast plains that lead into one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. En route, visit a traditional Maasai boma, where you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the Maasai people and gain insight into their traditional lifestyle, culture, and customs.
Continue your journey to the Olduvai Gorge Museum, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, often referred to as the “Cradle of Mankind.” Enjoy a short tour of the museum and learn about the groundbreaking fossil discoveries that have shaped our understanding of human evolution.
Arrive at the Serengeti National Park gate in the early afternoon and begin your game drive across the park’s endless plains, teeming with wildlife. Keep your eyes open for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and—depending on the season—the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra moving across the savannah.
As the sun sets, make your way to Seronera Campsite, located in the heart of the Serengeti, for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.
Accommodation: Seronera Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Distance & Time: Approximately 250 km / 5 to 6 hours drive from Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park (including stops at Maasai Boma and Olduvai Gorge)
Day 3
Day 3 – Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring the incredible Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous safari destination and one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries on Earth. The Serengeti’s vast plains are home to an extraordinary diversity of animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and countless species of birds.
Begin your morning with an early game drive, when wildlife is most active and the light is perfect for photography. Return to Seronera Campsite for a freshly prepared lunch and a short rest before heading out again in the afternoon for another game drive across the sweeping savannahs and acacia-dotted plains.
As the day draws to a close, watch the sun set over the Serengeti — a truly unforgettable sight. Return to camp for dinner and an evening around the campfire, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Seronera Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Distance & Time: Game drives within Serengeti National Park vary between 80–150 km / approximately 6 to 8 hours of exploration throughout the day
Day 4
Day 4 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, capturing the magic of dawn as the plains come alive with wildlife activity. This is one of the best times to spot predators returning from a night’s hunt and herbivores beginning their morning grazing.
Return to Seronera Campsite mid-morning for breakfast, then pack up and depart with your safari crew and equipment. Continue your journey with an en-route game drive through the Serengeti, enjoying final sightings of the park’s incredible wildlife as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge Archaeological Museum, one of the world’s most significant paleoanthropological sites, often referred to as the “Cradle of Mankind.” Here, you’ll learn about the groundbreaking discoveries that have helped uncover the origins of early human life.
Arrive at the Simba Campsite, located on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay with breathtaking views over the crater rim — a truly unique camping experience in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.
Accommodation: Simba Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Distance & Time: Approximately 145 km / 4 to 5 hours drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (including game drive and museum stop at Olduvai Gorge)
Day 5
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Rise early at 05:00 hrs for breakfast before descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Often described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this remarkable natural amphitheatre is home to an extraordinary density of wildlife, including lions, elephants, black rhinos, buffalo, zebras, and a rich variety of birdlife.
Spend the morning exploring the crater floor, where you can witness predators and prey coexisting in this enclosed ecosystem — one of Africa’s most unique safari experiences. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool, surrounded by incredible scenery and the peaceful sounds of the wilderness.
After lunch, ascend from the crater and continue your journey toward Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. Arrive in the late afternoon and settle in for dinner and an overnight stay near the park.
Accommodation: Tarangire Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Distance & Time: Approximately 200 km / 5 to 6 hours drive from Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park (including game viewing and scenic stops)
Day 6
Day 6 – Tarangire National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic safari destinations. The park is renowned for its towering baobab trees, vast open savannahs, and impressive herds of elephants, which are among the largest in East Africa.
Begin your morning with an early game drive, when the park is most active. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and a vibrant array of birdlife that thrives around the Tarangire River, the park’s main water source.
Return to camp for lunch and a short rest before heading out again for an afternoon game drive, offering another chance to spot wildlife as the temperatures cool and animals become more active. The late afternoon light creates ideal conditions for photography across the golden plains.
As the sun sets, return to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the tranquil sounds of the African bush.
Accommodation: Tarangire Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Distance & Time: Game drives within Tarangire typically cover 60–100 km / approximately 5 to 6 hours of exploration throughout the day
Day 7
Day 7 – Tarangire National Park to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Spend your final day on safari exploring the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Tarangire National Park, famous for its majestic baobab trees, sweeping savannahs, and large elephant herds. Enjoy a morning game drive, when the park is alive with activity and predators are often on the move. Keep watch for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeests, and a rich variety of birdlife along the Tarangire River.
Return to camp for lunch and a short rest before setting out once more for an afternoon game drive, offering a final opportunity to soak in the beauty and tranquility of the African bush.
In the late afternoon, depart Tarangire and drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight, carrying with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s spectacular wildlife and natural wonders.
Accommodation: End of Tour (No accommodation included)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Travel Distance & Time: Approximately 210 km / 5 to 6 hours drive from Tarangire National Park to Kilimanjaro International Airport (including game viewing en route)
