Sunrise over the Serengeti plains on a camping safari

Simba Camping Safari

6 Days / 5 Nights Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara From $1,550 per person

The Complete Northern Circuit

Our most popular camping itinerary covers every major park in northern Tanzania. Two full days of game drives in the Serengeti, Tarangire's ancient baobab landscape, a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, and a morning at Lake Manyara with its tree-climbing lions and flamingos.

Camp under the African stars at public campsites and the famous Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. All camping equipment, meals, park fees, and a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof are included.

Your Itinerary

1Day

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Afternoon game drive through ancient baobab landscapes searching for elephant herds. Camp overnight at a public campsite near Tarangire.

2Day

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Drive from Tarangire to the Serengeti. Enter the park for afternoon game drives across the vast plains. Lions, hyenas, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras. Camp overnight at a public campsite in the Serengeti.

3Day

Full Day in the Serengeti

Extended game viewing with packed lunch. Search for predator sightings and large herbivore herds. Seasonal migration movements possible depending on the time of year. Camp overnight at a public campsite in the Serengeti.

4Day

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Final morning game drive in the Serengeti. En route safari with lunch as you travel towards Ngorongoro. Scenic highland viewpoints along the way. Camp overnight at Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

5Day

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara Area

Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Game drive on the crater floor with lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and rare black rhinos. Picnic lunch inside the crater. Continue to the Mto wa Mbu area in the afternoon. Camp overnight at a public campsite near Mto wa Mbu.

6Day

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Morning game drive through Lake Manyara's groundwater forest and along the alkaline lake. Search for tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and flamingos. Return to Arusha in the afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Campsites on This Route

Nyani Public Campsite in the Serengeti

Nyani Campsite, Serengeti

Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim

Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro

Twiga Campsite and Lodge near Lake Manyara

Twiga Campsite, Manyara

Exact campsites may vary depending on availability. You will always stay at campsites of equal or better standard.

Included

  • All national park and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking guide and driver
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Full camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, chair)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
  • Government taxes and VAT

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzanian visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Pre/post-safari accommodation
  • Drinks beyond water

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