Best 8 days Tanzania camping safari

Full detailed itinerary for the best 8 days Tanzania camping safari:

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania to hotel in Arusha

Upon your arrival in Arusha, Tanzania, you will be transferred to your hotel or the safari starting point. You'll have time to settle in, and in the evening, there may be a briefing or orientation from your safari guide. Your overnight stay will be in Arusha.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park to Manyara

You'll begin your journey with an early morning departure to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park to observe its diverse wildlife. In the afternoon, you'll proceed to Karatu, where you'll spend the night at a campsite or lodge.

Day 3: Karatu (Manyara) to Serengeti National Park

Depart Karatu for the renowned Serengeti National Park. As you drive, you'll pass through the beautiful Olduvai Gorge. Upon reaching the Serengeti, embark on a game drive to witness its remarkable wildlife. You'll camp in the Serengeti for the night.

Day 4–5: Serengeti National Park

You have two full days to explore the Serengeti's diverse regions and extensive wildlife. These days will be filled with game drives, where you'll have the opportunity to see the Big Five and perhaps the Great Migration. Your campsite stays will be in the heart of the Serengeti.

Day 6: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

After a morning game drive in the Serengeti, you'll journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the scenic drive and reach your campsite on the crater rim for the night.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Explore the unique wildlife and landscapes of the crater, and then return to your campsite or lodge on the crater rim for the evening.

Day 8: Lake Manyara Full Day to Arusha

On your last day, you'll head to Lake Manyara for a full day of exploration and game drives. This park is known for its diverse bird species and tree-climbing lions. After a day filled with wildlife encounters, you'll return to Arusha, where your safari concludes or you proceed with your onward travel.