Sleep Under the Stars on a 3 Days Camping Safari

The Best Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Tour

A Genuine Camping Safari

This 3-day camping safari looks after you well and shows you some of the finest Tanzania has to offer. Our experienced driver collects you from your accommodation and guides you through remarkable wildlife in a mix of landscapes, from forest monkeys and tree-climbing lions to elephants among the acacias and a vast range of animals inside the celebrated collapsed volcano crater.

Authentic Camping

Sleep beneath the stars at carefully chosen campsites in Serengeti and Ngorongoro for a genuine African camping safari.

Expert Wildlife Viewing

On our 3-day camping safari you take part in long game drives with experienced guides who know the best places for photographing and watching wildlife.

Small Group Experience

Team up with fellow adventurers on this budget-friendly group camping safari, ideal for solo travellers and couples after an authentic experience.

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Your 3-day camping safari starts here: After an early breakfast, our professional driver-guide takes you from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. Head for the Serengeti's open plains and enormous skies. A scenic drive of about three hours brings you to a thrilling evening game drive, where you can expect lions, elephants and other wildlife.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping inside Serengeti NP
Seronera Campsite

Meals & Drinks:

All meals provided
Drinking water supplied

From Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Carry on with your camping safari: Once you have enjoyed a morning game drive and an early lunch in the Serengeti, head for Ngorongoro. Our experienced driver will talk you through the wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania as you go. This day of your 3-day camping safari brings superb photo chances as you cross between two world-famous parks.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Budget camping on the crater rim
Ngorongoro Simba Campsite

Meals & Drinks:

All meals provided
Drinking water supplied

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Last day of your camping safari: After an early breakfast, drive straight down onto the Crater floor for a full day exploring it, with picnic lunches. See the world's biggest inactive volcanic caldera and its remarkable density of wildlife. This closing day of your 3-day camping safari gives you the finest game viewing before the return to Arusha.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

End of Experience:

Transfer to the airport for departure
Extra accommodation can be arranged

Meals & Drinks:

All meals provided
Drinking water supplied

Included in Your Safari

• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• All park entrance and camping fees
• Every meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on safari
• Drinking water for the whole tour
• Camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses)
• Journey by 4x4 safari vehicle that has a pop-up roof
• Airport drop-off on the last day
• All game drives listed in the itinerary

Not Included

• International flights and visa fees
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Tips for guides and camp staff
• Alcoholic and soft beverages
• Personal spending (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
• Accommodation before/after safari
• Sleeping bag hire (available for $10)

Your 3-day camping safari covers: An expert guide who also drives, every park entrance fee, tents and camping gear, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), drinking water for the whole trip, game drives in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, a safari vehicle for transport, and a drop at the airport. This all-in camping safari package gives you everything you need for a genuine wildlife experience in Tanzania.

Absolutely! This 3-day camping safari suits anyone new to Africa. We supply all the camping gear you need, seasoned guides tell you about the wildlife and local culture, and the route takes in Tanzania's best-known highlights. Because the camping format is kind to your budget, you can enjoy genuine African wilderness while sleeping in comfortable spots at established campsites.

Your 3-day camping safari brings wonderful chances to watch wildlife: Within the Serengeti you can anticipate lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs and a great many antelope species. The Ngorongoro Crater shelters the Big Five (leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant, lion) as well as hippos, flamingos and more than 500 bird species. Choosing this time for a camping safari gives you the best odds of seeing the famous Wildebeest Migration Tours in Tanzania and Kenya (seasonal) and predator-prey interactions.

What to bring for your camping safari: Pack comfortable walking shoes, warm clothes for cold mornings and evenings, light layers for the day, a hat and sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, a camera with spare batteries, a torch or headlamp, and any personal medication. Camping gear, including sleeping bags and tents, is supplied by us, so you can travel light yet stay ready for your 3-day adventure.

Our 3-day camping safari gives you great value: Shared camping safaris cost noticeably less than private lodge tours, yet they deliver the very same wildlife encounters. Costs are split with fellow travellers, nights are spent in genuine tents beneath African stars, and a professional guide still looks after you throughout. Solo travellers, couples and groups of friends who crave adventure without a luxury bill will find this camping format ideal.