• Highlights: Arusha National park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire
  • Camping Safari Tanzania Highlights of Tanzania in a compact tour
  • Duration: 10 days/9 nights
  • Best time: June-March
  • Start/finish: Arusha
  • Activities: game drives, walking safari and cultural tour
  • Accommodation: Public Campsites inside the National Parks

itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your friendly guide will greet you and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. Take time to relax after your journey, enjoy the calm surroundings, and receive a short safari briefing to prepare for the exciting adventure ahead.
🛏️ Accommodation: Mtoni River Lodge (or similar)
🍽️ Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at a scenic viewpoint along the way, then continue through the lush highlands. Arrive at Simba Campsite on the crater rim by afternoon. From here, you'll enjoy dramatic sunset views over the vast caldera—a truly breathtaking sight.
🛏️ Accommodation: Simba A Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Northern Serengeti (Kogatende Region)

Start the day early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a short but rewarding game drive. The crater is rich in wildlife, including lions, zebras, elephants, and rare black rhinos. Afterward, begin the scenic drive across the Serengeti plains toward the northern Serengeti, arriving near the Mara River in time for a sunset game drive.
🛏️ Accommodation: Lobo Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Today is dedicated to exploring the remote northern Serengeti, where the Great Migration passes through in August. Search for large herds of wildebeest and zebra, and with luck, you might witness a dramatic river crossing at the Mara River. The region is also home to crocodiles, big cats, elephants, and beautiful landscapes.
🛏️ Accommodation: Lobo Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Enjoy another full day of game drives in the Kogatende region, following migration trails and exploring different routes along riverbanks and open plains. The peace and isolation of this area make it ideal for adventurous travelers looking to escape the crowds.
🛏️ Accommodation: Lobo Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, drive slowly south toward the Central Serengeti, one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa. Game viewing continues en route, and you may spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards around the Seronera Valley. Arrive at your campsite and enjoy another night under the stars.
🛏️ Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Full Day in Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the heart of the Serengeti National Park. This region is famed for its classic savannah landscapes, dotted with acacia trees, kopjes, and large herds of herbivores. Your guide will help you track predators and share fascinating insights about the ecosystem.
🛏️ Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Serengeti – Tarangire National Park

Today, you’ll leave the Serengeti behind and head toward Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s best-kept secrets. The journey is long, but scenic. You’ll arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a short game drive in this beautiful park known for its giant baobab trees and elephants.
🛏️ Accommodation: Tarangire Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Full Day in Tarangire National Park

Spend the day exploring Tarangire, a quieter park that is especially vibrant in the dry season. Large herds of elephants gather around the Tarangire River, and you’ll also spot giraffes, buffalos, zebras, and possibly lions and leopards. The peaceful setting offers a great contrast to the Serengeti.
🛏️ Accommodation: Tarangire Public Campsite
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Tarangire – Arusha – Departure

Enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast before driving back to Arusha. Depending on your departure time, you may have a chance for some last-minute souvenir shopping or lunch in town before your transfer to the airport.
🍽️ Meal Plan: Breakfast

Included

  • Breakfast 9x (day 2-10), lunch 9x (day 1-9), dinner 9x (day 1-9)
  • Admissions, game drives and activities according to program
  • Transport in 4×4 safari car with a pop-up roof
  • Transfer from and to the airport
  • Professional, English speaking guide and safari-cook
  • All basic camping gear: stand-high canvas tent with mosquito netting, dinner tent, pillows, sleeping bag, stretcher-bed and mattress, chairs, plates, mugs and cutlery
  • Bottled water

Not included: International flights, optional activities, visa, cancellation and travel insurance, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and tips.

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Best trip of our lives
When deciding to visit Tanzania, I did a lot of research on who to travel with. We choose I Dream of Africa for several reasons: 1) locally owned and operated 2) smaller company with one on one service 3) endorsement of the Watutu foundation 4) ex...
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January 1, 2020
A dream fulfilled!
Chris was very attentive and was a good spotter of animals. As a result I managed to see the Big 5. My wife had an incident with her luggage and Chris assisted after hours. Highly recommended!!
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Terrence
June 11, 2024
Incredible Family Safari with Chris
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January 3, 2024
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August 9, 2024
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„I dream of Africa“ is a family-run and local company. We did a private guided safari with Christopher and we couldn‘t imagine a better way to spend our honeymoon! The organisation and communication in preparation of the safari with his son Warren...
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Jana & Philip
September 1, 2024
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I can't say enough about Christopher, his son, Warren, and the care and concern that they put into making our trip more amazing that we could have ever imagined or hoped for. While we joined some friends for a 12-day safari, we arrived early for a...
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December 16, 2024
We had a wonderful Safari
Absolutely amazing trip!! I knew that we would see wildlife, but I was so surprised by the concentration of the animals and how close we could get to them. Christopher, Warren, and Pascal were wonderful guides. From spotting the animals, sharing ...
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August 13, 2024
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