8-Day Tanzania Bush Camping Safari Experience
Experience the wild heart of Tanzania on an unforgettable 8-Day Tanzania Bush Camping Safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. This adventure is designed for travelers seeking authentic wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and classic bush camping beneath the stars. Enjoy guided game drives, scenic routes, and immersive moments in Tanzania’s top national parks.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive in Arusha and meet your safari guide for a short briefing about your adventure. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a city tour or relax at your campsite or lodge while preparing for the journey ahead. Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart after breakfast and head to Tarangire National Park, home to vast elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy game drives across open savannah and along the Tarangire River, where animals gather for water.
In the evening, set up camp inside or near the park and enjoy dinner surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush forests, hippo pools, and tree-climbing lions. Spend the day exploring the park’s varied habitats, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species.
In the evening, transfer to your campsite near the Great Rift Valley escarpment for dinner and overnight rest.
Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Today, journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The scenic drive passes through Karatu and the Ngorongoro highlands, with optional stops at Maasai villages or the Olduvai Gorge archaeological site.
Arrive in Serengeti by afternoon for a thrilling game drive across the vast plains teeming with wildlife. Dinner and overnight camping in the central Serengeti area.
Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring the endless Serengeti plains. Depending on the season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of animals move in search of fresh grazing.
Your guide will help spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as elephants, buffalo, and gazelles. Return to camp for dinner and a peaceful night under the stars.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Drive through scenic highlands and reach your campsite near the crater rim by late afternoon.
Relax with panoramic views of the crater as dinner is served at camp, ready for the next day’s crater adventure.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This natural wonder shelters lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the rare black rhino within its unique ecosystem.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending back to the crater rim. Later, drive to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu area for camping and dinner.
Day 8: Return to Arusha
After breakfast, take a relaxed drive back to Arusha, enjoying the final views of the countryside and wildlife along the way. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your 8-Day Tanzania Bush Camping Safari Experience.
Safari Includes
- Transport in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- All park entry fees for Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
- Camping accommodation and equipment (tents, mattresses, chairs, tables)
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled drinking water throughout the trip
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Tips for guide and camp crew
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Optional activities (Olduvai Gorge visit, cultural tours)
For more details and reservations.
- Email: info@mandaritravel.com
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