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Operated by G Adventures

Tanzania Camping Safari

From

CAD 2,609

Duration

7 days

Countries

Tanzania, Kenya

Activity

easy

The adventure

Witness wildlife on open savannah and experience the beauty of the Rift Valley. Led by a certified safari guide, you'll journey to Tanzania in search of phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat. Full-service camping will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife and is an economical way to gain insight about local culture in a short amount of time. Our vehicles minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of one of Africa’s elusive "big five."

At a glance

Duration

7 days

Route

Nairobi → Arusha

Countries

Tanzania, Kenya

Activity level

easy

Style

Culture & History, Wildlife & Safari

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

A herd of zebras grazing in the Serengeti plains of Tanzania under a bright sky.

Your journey through

Tanzania & Kenya

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalThere are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2Spend the day travelling to TanzaniaArushaJourney across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the picturesque town of Arusha in the afternoon. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and have another night in the comfort of a hotel. Upon arrival into Arusha, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers starting the Tanzania portion of the trip.

A solitary hyena walks through the lush grasslands of Ngorongoro, Tanzania.

Arusha

Journey across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the picturesque town of Arusha in the afternoon. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and have another night in the comfort of a hotel. Upon arrival into Arusha, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers starting the Tanzania portion of the trip.

Day 3Experience the Mto wa Mbu community…Travel to Mto wa Mbu and take part in a cultural walk to learn about life in the area. Meet the women who run the rural town's tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch. Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads. This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.

Travel to Mto wa Mbu and take part in a cultural walk to learn about life in the area. Meet the women who run the rural town's tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch. Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads. This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.

Day 4Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central SerengetiDrive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.

Serengeti

Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.

Day 5Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive…Serengeti

A herd of wildebeest and zebras grazing in the Maasai Mara, Kenya.

Serengeti

Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.

Day 6Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you…Serengeti

A serene scene of zebras grazing in a vast African savannah, showcasing wildlife harmony.

Serengeti

Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.

Day 7Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G…Arusha

Arusha

Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha where the tour ends on arrival. Onward flights can be booked from 6pm, or extend your stay in Arusha by a night, or two.

Traveller reviews

“The guides and drivers could not have tried harder to please us.”

“I was very impressed - the level of organization and experience that Adam and Moses brought was clear. Plus they truly loved getting us excited about the habits and traits of Africa's wildlife.”