7- Days Tanzania Camping Safari

Day 1

Arrival In Moshi/Arusha.

You will be picked up from the airport by a Jambo Tour Guide Representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come.

Day 2

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up by your private safari guide from your accommodation in Arusha to Tarangire which is almost 2.5 hours’ drive from Arusha. Tarangire is best known for its elephant families, savannah, iconic baobab trees, seasonal swamps and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river and giraffe; bushbuck and hartebeest are often seen. The Park is also home to buffalo, zebra and wildebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators such as lions and leopards. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the wildlife. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, which includes a delicious lunch, coffee and soft drinks. After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our comfort partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning after breakfast, we depart for Serengeti National Park. Renowned for its vast open plains, dramatic landscapes, and incredible wildlife, the Serengeti offers one of the most iconic safari experiences in Africa. This world-famous park is home to the legendary Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles’ journey across the land in search of fresh grazing. Around April to June, these herds gather in the park’s Western Corridor, near the Grumeti River, creating a breathtaking spectacle as they face predators like leopards, hyenas, and giant Nile crocodiles during perilous river crossings. The beauty of this landscape—stretching endlessly beneath an infinite sky—leaves a lasting impression on all who witness it. After lunch and an extensive game drive through the savannah, we settle in for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4

Serengeti Central

This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Western Serengeti. Later Afternoon drive to Central Serengeti, The Serengeti is habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life. After an extensive game drive, we head for your accommodation for a hearty dinner and another night by the fire of relaxation and conversation under the sweeping majesty of the star bright African night out upon the ‘Endless Plain’.

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you’ll depart from the Serengeti and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five, especially the rare black rhino. This massive volcanic caldera, formed millions of years ago, shelters an incredible diversity of wildlife within its lush grasslands, acacia forests, and soda lakes. After an unforgettable safari on the Crater floor, you’ll ascend to the Ngorongoro Highlands, where cooler air, rolling hills, and scenic views provide a striking contrast to the plains below. Here, the day winds down in the Karatu area, offering a peaceful retreat and a fresh perspective of this remarkable region.

Day 6

Ngorongoro High Lands

After breakfast, you’ll depart and drive towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving in the Karatu area for a different perspective of this remarkable region. Since you’ve already explored the Crater floor, today offers a chance to experience the Ngorongoro Conservation Area from another angle — visiting a local Maasai village to learn about their culture and traditional way of life, or taking a guided nature walk along the Crater rim with stunning panoramic views and chances to spot unique highland flora and birdlife. You can also visit the nearby Elephant Caves or the serene Endoro Waterfalls, ideal for stretching your legs and immersing yourself in the area’s rich natural beauty. After a day of exploring these hidden gems,

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, we drive to our final destination on this epic safari – Lake Manyara National Park. This relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha, is so named for the shallow Salt Lake which covers a good seventy percent of the parks surface area. Flooding and drying with the seasons the soda lake is home to thousands of flamingos as well as over 500 other bird species. On our exploration of the park, we will see monkey, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. After another memorable game drive, we, with our adventure at an end, return to Arusha in the late afternoon, replete with images of the African wilds to last a lifetime.