Highlights
Photograph incredible wildlife on safari drives.
Interact with the Maasai people.
Savour a traditional lunch in a local community
Itinerary
Witness the drama of the African plains on the "Tanzania Camping Safari," a seven-day wildlife tour ideal for experienced travelers longing for an easygoing yet authentic adventure. Starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha, this guided small group journey takes you through Kenya and Tanzania, with highlights like Mto Wa Mbu and the Serengeti.
Your certified guide leads you on thrilling game drives, while full-service camping lets you immerse yourself in both the landscape and local culture. With all accommodations, transport, and meals included, you’ll spend less time planning and more time marveling at lions, elephants, and the beauty of the Rift Valley.
The tour’s unique edge is its combination of efficient transport and close-up wildlife viewing, making it the ideal package for those seeking an affordable, meaningful safari experience in East Africa.
day 1 - Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
day 2 - Nairobi/Arusha
Spend the Day travelling to Tanzania.
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 3 - Arusha/Mto wa Mbu
Experience the Mto wa Mbu community with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. Take a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
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 4 - Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central 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 5 - Serengeti National Park
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 6 - Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
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.
The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.
day 7 - Ngorongoro/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.
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What's Included
Note: Allow USD60-80 for meals not included.
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Customer Reviews
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Excellent
A unique trip, filled with activities. A good mix of nature and local life with expert guides and drivers making sure you get the most out of your time.
Excellent
We had an amazing time on this G Adventures tour. Each element of the trip was very well organized and included a great amount of activities without feeling overwhelming or rushed. The team we had was exceptional and meant we got the most out of every experience, with amazing insights into the places we visited and wildlife we saw, especially our CEO Filbert who was excellent throughout our tour. This tour provided a great way to explore this beautiful part of the world and we would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Excellent
Seeing thousands of animals during the great migration is something that I will never forget. Glad to have done it with g.
Excellent
It was a Great experience, with friendly staff, beautiful landscapes and amazing animals. Hard to top
Excellent
After a 19 hour flight we met Brian in Nairobi. He was very informative about what to bring and expect. Brian was easy to communicate with. I appreciated his insight and humor too! Brian, the drivers, and the support staff did an incredible job! Kudos to them! The food was excellent too! And Moody! That guy was a beast putting ALL those tents up and down! Wow!!
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