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15 Camping Safaris in Serengeti That Repay the Whole Day Out

18 tours  ·  from $740

Trips get planned around one or two big bookings. These 15 camping safaris in Serengeti are the ones worth planning around, each with its cost, its length and its traveller verdict.

3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day 1: The long road from Arusha to the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

1.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815Our pick

Travel from Arusha in a small group of up to seven for two nights of camping, daily game drives, and meals across Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll sleep at Seronera and on the crater rim, with a guide such as Elias explaining wildlife along the way. Expect long drives, early starts, and a classic, budget-minded safari.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

2.3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

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

You spend three days exploring Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in a small group of up to six, with a 4x4, guide, cook, camping, meals, park fees, and airport transfers included. Guides such as Daniel, Emmanuel, James, and Peter are praised for sharp animal spotting and safe driving. Expect long drives, basic camps, and cold nights on the crater rim.

“Our guide Daniel Lyimo was knowledgeable and was able to answer questions about myriad animals. Fantastic experience.”

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03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping) - Day 2: Seronera wildlife and a crater-rim sunset
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03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping)

3.03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $815

Spend three days tracking wildlife in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with a qualified 4WD guide. You will camp on the crater rim, search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos, and return to Arusha after the crater drive. Guides may include Emmanuel, Innocent, or Charles.

“Wonderful experience ! We had a private safari and everything went so smooth. The driver is very experienced, the lodges are top notch and safe. We also got to see all the animals ( big 5 ✅ ). I really recommend Crater explorer.”

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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

4.5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari

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

Join a shared camping safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Expect long drives, early game drives, simple campsite nights, a cook-prepared menu, and chances to see elephants, lions, flamingos, hippos, and possibly rhinos. Guides named in past bookings include David, Emmanuel, Kelvin, and Brison.

“our safari trip to the Serengeti National Park was an unforgettable experience. The park's incredible wildlife, scenic beauty, and unique camping experience made for an exciting and memorable adventure. We highly recommend the Serengeti as a must-visit destination for any safari enthusiast.”

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Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari - Day 1: the long road from Arusha to Serengeti
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Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

5.Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 4 days · from $950

Travel from Arusha in a shared 4x4 Land Rover with a pop-up roof, a maximum of six clients, a driver-guide, and a chef. Spend three nights in tents, search the Serengeti for migrating wildebeest and predators, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater for flamingos and concentrated wildlife. Guides and crew may vary, so confirm names before departure.

“Absolutely awesome see 4 of the big 5 unfortunately didn’t see the leopard guide was great and really informative”

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5days Tanzania Safari lodge and camping Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater - Day 1: Baobabs and elephants in Tarangire
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5days Tanzania Safari lodge and camping Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

6.5days Tanzania Safari lodge and camping Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,254

Travel in a small group of up to six from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect daily game drives, a safari jeep with a pop-up roof, meals, water, camping, and a professional guide. Past guides have included Grayson, Proches, Michael, Owen, and Julyus.

“Our tour with Dancing Simba was amazing in all aspects. From the start of communication with Lucy, who was incredibly helpful in making sure our booking was perfect for us.”

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Camping to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Premium Parks - Entering Ngorongoro Crater at daybreak
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Camping to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Premium Parks

7.Camping to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Premium Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $815

Leave Arusha at 6:30 a.m. for a private three-day safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro. You ride in an open-roof 4WD, sleep in included tents or camps, and travel with a professional guide and cook. Guides such as Simba, Nasr, Chedy, and Steve have been praised for sharp animal spotting and friendly service.

“Me and my family went on a 3 day safari through Ngorongoro crater and finally Serengeti National Park. Moorland Safaris was very accommodating and even came to the hotel to give the pre safari briefing as my brother had hurt his foot shortly before our departure. Read more”

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6 Days lodge &camping tour Serengeti ,Tarangire ,Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara - Day 2: Across Ngorongoro to the Serengeti
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6 Days lodge &camping tour Serengeti ,Tarangire ,Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara

8.6 Days lodge &camping tour Serengeti ,Tarangire ,Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $1,600

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara on a six-day lodge and camping safari for up to six people. Expect early game drives, bush breakfasts, tented camping, and chances to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, hippos, and possibly the full Big Five. Guides may include Elias, Hassan, or Sam.

“This was my second Safari with Simbaland magictour , my first being in 2021, when I went alone and was linked to a couple from French, this time with family, including 11 and 13 year old tweens.”

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The World's Most Affordable 5-day Serengeti Budget Camping Safari - Day 2: The long road into Central Serengeti
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The World’s Most Affordable 5-day Serengeti Budget Camping Safari

9.The World’s Most Affordable 5-day Serengeti Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,040

Start in Arusha at 6:00 am for five days across Tarangire, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You will travel by 4x4 safari vehicle, camp in furnished tents, eat fresh meals, and join daily game drives. The route offers chances to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos.

“I am my friend we had a best safari in Tanzania with a most complete guide Africa Natural Tours found in Moshi Kilimanjaro and Arusha. We had a best 4 days Tanzania safari Tour holiday starting from Arusha and the most beautiful KiliRead more”

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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day 1: The long road from Arusha to the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

10.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 3 days · from $900

Travel from Arusha into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a group of up to six. Guides such as Adam and Gerald share animal knowledge while a safari cook prepares meals. Expect classic game drives, basic camping, cold nights, possible roaring lions, and hot showers at the Ngorongoro camp.

“Unforgettable. Memories and memories. Fantastic. Puis our cook, food amazing. We couldn't wait to see what we will eat next. Izak, our driver, excellent, and thanks for a real Tanzanian massage. It was great.”

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Tanzania 4 Days 3 Nights Budget camping safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Day one: the long road from Arusha to Seronera
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Tanzania 4 Days 3 Nights Budget camping safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro

11.Tanzania 4 Days 3 Nights Budget camping safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $740Best value

Spend four days traveling from Arusha through Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. You will camp for three nights, eat meals prepared on the route, and search for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, zebra, and wildebeest with an English-speaking guide. Conservation fees cost an extra $210.

“Thomas, our guide, was very knowledgeable about where to find the big five. He even found the rhino and we were able to vidotape it. Also Michael, the cook, made the most delicious food even in a camping environment. Also, Thomas is a very ethical guide. I would certainly recommend this company and this guide.”

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6 Day Serengeti wildebeest migration Camping Safari - Day 2: Rift Valley roads, Ngare Sero, and Lake Natron
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6 Day Serengeti wildebeest migration Camping Safari

12.6 Day Serengeti wildebeest migration Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $15,000

Travel in a small group of up to six through Tarangire, Lake Natron, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. You camp in safari tents, ride in a 4x4, and follow the herds with an English-speaking guide and cook. Guides named Godfrey, Gody, David, Monika, and Calvin have been associated with this operator.

“It was a pleasure to travel with you guys, Every thing was amazing, comfortable vehicle, knowledgeable guide Mr. Godfrey you really made my Safari so Special because have seen every thing I wanted. Thank you so much Serengeti African Tours see you next time.”

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6 Days Lodge & Tented Camp Luxury - The Serengeti Trail & Tarangire - Day 3: crossing the Ngorongoro Highlands into the Serengeti
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6 Days Lodge & Tented Camp Luxury – The Serengeti Trail & Tarangire

13.6 Days Lodge & Tented Camp Luxury – The Serengeti Trail & Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,488

Travel from Arusha into Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a private, open-roof 4WD Land Cruiser. You get full-day game drives, a possible Maasai village visit, lodge and tented camp accommodation, meals, park fees, drinks, and airport transfers. Guides may include Zablon, Kessy, Peter, or Michael.

“It was an incredible experience. Judith was very helpful, always available to solve all of our doubts and organizing the trip personalized to us. They adapted the tour to our requests and planned it very nicely, we stayed in super nice camps in SeRead more”

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3 Days of Camping Bliss in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater - Day 2: A full day searching the Serengeti
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3 Days of Camping Bliss in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

14.3 Days of Camping Bliss in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $840

You’ll travel from Arusha in a Toyota Landcruiser with a pop-up roof, spending two nights in tents and taking game drives in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. An English-speaking guide and safari cook handle the practical work, while a group capped at seven keeps the vehicle personal. Expect long driving days and simple camping.

“Key to our success was Frezier’s flexibility and ability to transform our wishlist into a perfect itinerary. Everything was prepared ahead of time and waiting for us, and we got to see big 5, and all the animals up close in Tarangire. Ngorongoro Read more”

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5-Day Private Camping Tour to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire - Day 2: Crossing Ngorongoro toward Serengeti
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5-Day Private Camping Tour to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

15.5-Day Private Camping Tour to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,051

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti in five busy days. Expect baobabs, elephants, crater wildlife, long game drives, camping, picnic meals, and a chance to see migration activity. Guides associated with the operator include Isac and Swahib, both praised for sharp animal spotting and strong field knowledge.

“A perfectly organized trip. Our guide Isac was very knowleadgable and an excellent driver. Safari was a grat experience overall.”

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