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Camping Safaris in Tanzania: The 15 Best for the Money

84 tours  ·  from $135

Camping is how most people afford the northern parks: shared tents, a cook travelling with you and the same guide all week. The 15 below compare group departures and private ones on price per day, park fees and how many nights are actually inside a park.

4 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 2: Crossing into Serengeti’s Seronera area
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4 Days Group Camping Safari

1.4 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · from $900Our pick

Join Suricata Safaris for four days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect shared camping, included meals, several game drives, and a maximum of six people. Guides such as Amir and Mandela have been praised for finding wildlife, while chef Tito is known for keeping meals coming in camp.

“We had a great experience on our 4-day camping safari. We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National Park and saw many animals. The camp facitities were basic but sufficient and they had great views. Be aware that it can Read more”

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5 Days Group Camping Safari - Tarangire: elephants beneath the baobabs
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5 Days Group Camping Safari

2.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100

Spend five days on a small-group camping safari from Arusha with a private guide, 4x4 vehicle, cook, meals, and stays near Tanzania’s top parks. Look for elephants in Tarangire, flamingos at Manyara, big cats in the Serengeti, and wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater. Departures can include up to seven people.

“Spotted all the big 5 and had many amazing animal encounters on the 5 day tour to Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire NP. Note that for group tours, people doing different number of tour days are combined together Read 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

3.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

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

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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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

4.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

You’ll spend five days tracking elephants, lions, zebras, and possibly rhinos across three of Tanzania’s finest wildlife areas. A private guide, cook, camping stays, meals, water, jeep Wi-Fi, and pre- and post-safari lodging are included. Guides such as Samwel, Samuel, Douglas, Jacob, and Johnson have led past departures.

“We had the best safaritrip - more than we could ever dream of! Thanks to the best guide ever, Douglas, we experienced so many fantastic things. He knew the parks very well and knew just where to spot all the animals. He even managed to go so close to three cheeRead more”

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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Camping near Ngorongoro keeps the route practical
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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

5.2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $550Best value

Spend two busy days exploring Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area from Arusha. Expect a Tarangire game drive among elephants and baobabs, an early crater descent, Lake Magadi, picnic meals, camping near Ngorongoro, and pickup options from a hotel or airport. Suricata Safaris handles the trip planning.

“Amazing staff and very responsive. Had a good experience of Tarangire abd Ngorongoro Crater wild life.....so real and cant describe enough.....nature beauty....thoroughly enjoyed our time in Tanzania with Suricata Safari”

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6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

6.6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $1,600

Spend six days exploring four of Tanzania’s best wildlife areas by safari jeep, with camping in or near the parks, meals, water, Wi-Fi, and a professional guide included. Look for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, flamingos, and migrating wildebeest. Guides such as Nuru, Robert, Mohamed, and Florian have led past departures.

“It was an amazing safari. Way above our expectations! I went with a friend and we had an amazing time. We got Nuru as a guide and he made sure we saw as many animals as possible! He has a lot of knowledge and was able to answer all of Read more”

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3 Day Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

7.3 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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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari - Twiga Campsite and the value of simple camping
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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

8.3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $700

Travel from Arusha through three very different parks in three days. Expect elephant country and baobabs at Tarangire, a wildlife-packed crater descent at Ngorongoro, and birdlife, baboons, and tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara. Camping, meals, and guide service keep the $700 price practical, with pickup and return at Jevas Hotel EncoreTZ.

“Ngorongoro was easily the best part of the trip! Overall, Suricata Safaris and Hilary were very communicative. Pickup and dropoff back in Arusha was easy. Our driver Lewis was knowledgeable and our cook Moussa provided delicious hot food! If I'm back in Tanzania for another safari, I will definitely be using the company again. Thanks!”

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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania - Day 2: The long road to Serengeti
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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

9.5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $2,300

Spend five days on a private camping safari from Arusha with a guide and 4x4 vehicle, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect long game drives, picnic lunches, four nights of camping, and chances to see elephants, lions, hippos, zebra, wildebeest, and more. Guides named in guest feedback include Rocky, Mandela, Gordon, Fredy, and Golden.

“We took a 5 day shared tent safari and went to Tangariro first, then Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was the perfect order with the crater as biggest highlight. It was an amazing experience, we saw 4 out of Big Five. Food was amaRead more”

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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)

10.03 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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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping - Day two: Crossing toward Serengeti and watching the sun go down
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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

11.04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $970

Join Crater Explorer Tours and Safaris for a four-day camping safari from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. You will visit Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with three meals a day, packed lunches, sunset at Naabi Hills, and guides such as Samuel, Charles, or Amuel depending on availability.

“Lodges were super nice, food was tasty. The tour was well organized, we didn't run into any issues. We saw an unbelievable amount of zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions and some rhinos and cheetas amongst others. Words cannot describe the sceneries we witnessed!”

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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

12.5 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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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

13.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $1,280

Spend five days on a small-group safari from Moshi or Arusha, with a full day in Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti, a Ngorongoro Crater game drive and a Mto wa Mbu village visit. Expect camping, shared safari transport, meals, Wi-Fi, drinking water and a maximum of six people.

“Around begining of the last year, I have decided to make a Safari trip in east Africa. After doing some research, soon I was sure that the option with Meru Slopes was very promising.”

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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Day 1: Tarangire brings elephants into view
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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

14.4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $970

Join Avocet Tanzania Safaris for four days from Moshi through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. You camp in supplied gear, eat included meals, and ride in a 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with an English-speaking guide. Ask if Mike is available, as he is praised for animal spotting, driving, and teaching.

“Avocet Tours were excellent- ask for Mike the guide and driver. He’s extraordinarily knowledgeable, kind and funny. We saw everything I wanted to see. I highly recommend this safari.”

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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

15.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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