10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Camping Expedition

Embark on the ultimate 10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Camping Expedition, a journey through Tanzania’s most famous parks , Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, plus hidden gems like Lake Eyasi or Lake Natron. This adventure combines thrilling game drives, authentic bush camping, cultural encounters, and breathtaking landscapes.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha city, where your guide will meet and transfer you to your campsite or lodge. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for your adventure ahead. Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and centuries-old baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with chances to spot lions, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeest along the Tarangire River.

Set up camp inside or near the park for dinner and overnight under the starlit African sky.

Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

Leave after breakfast and head to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and beautiful groundwater forests. Enjoy a scenic game drive and explore the park’s diverse wildlife habitats.

Camp near the Great Rift Valley escarpment for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at viewpoints or a local Maasai village (optional) before entering Serengeti National Park.

Enjoy your first game drive in the park, spotting elephants, buffalo, and the big cats. Dinner and overnight at a public campsite in central Serengeti.

Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Spend the full day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Depending on the season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of animals move in search of fresh pastures.

Your guide will help you find predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action. Return to your campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Northern or Western Serengeti Exploration

Continue exploring the Serengeti ecosystem, focusing on the northern or western regions (depending on the season). This day offers opportunities to witness river crossings, open savannah landscapes, and excellent wildlife photography moments.

Enjoy another night camping in the wilderness surrounded by nature’s sounds.

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at the Olduvai Gorge (optional), one of the world’s most important archaeological sites.

Arrive at your campsite near the crater rim for dinner and overnight with spectacular views of the crater floor.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Spot elephants, buffalo, hippos, and possibly the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before returning to the crater rim in the afternoon. Overnight stay in the Karatu area.

Day 9: Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience

Today, visit Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe (hunter-gatherers) and Datoga tribes. Participate in a morning hunting walk with the Hadzabe and learn about their traditional lifestyle. Visit the Datoga blacksmith village before returning to camp for lunch and relaxation.

Dinner and overnight at your campsite near Lake Eyasi.

Day 10: Return to Arusha

After breakfast, depart Lake Eyasi and drive back to Arusha. Enjoy scenic views of the highlands and Maasai villages along the way. Arrive in the afternoon where your 10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Camping Expedition concludes.

Safari Includes

Transport in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
All park entry fees for mentioned destinations
Camping accommodation and full camping equipment
All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Bottled drinking water throughout the trip
Cultural visits (Lake Eyasi tribes)
Government taxes and fees

Safari Excludes

International and domestic flights
Travel insurance and visa fees
Tips for driver/guide and camping crew
Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, etc.)
Optional activities (Olduvai Gorge entry, Maasai village visit)

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