7 DAYS BIG FIVE CAMPING SAFARI

This 7-day Big Five camping safari offers an authentic and adventurous way to explore Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Designed for travelers seeking close to nature experiences, the journey takes you through the diverse landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.

Enjoy expertly guided game drives in search of the Big Five, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino while discovering a wide variety of other wildlife in their natural habitats. Each park offers a unique experience, from Tarangire’s large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees to the Serengeti’s vast savannahs and Ngorongoro’s high-density wildlife within its crater floor.

Camping adds a special touch to the safari, allowing you to stay close to nature while enjoying comfortable tents, freshly prepared meals, and full support from a professional safari team. Evenings are spent relaxing at camp, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

This safari is ideal for those looking for a budget-friendly yet rewarding adventure, combining incredible wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and the unforgettable experience of camping in the heart of Tanzania’s national parks.

DAY 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport

After arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International airport / Arusha Airport), your private driver guide from Jamvini Adventures will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha City for dinner and overnight ready for your upcoming adventure.

Destination: Arusha City

Accommodation: Outpost Lodge

Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park, in northern Tanzania, is celebrated for its vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and remarkable biodiversity. The park’s lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts large concentrations of wildlife, particularly during the dry season, offering exceptional game viewing opportunities. Visitors can encounter lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and an impressive array of over 500 bird species. Its scenic beauty and rich wildlife make Tarangire a must-visit safari destination year-round.

After having Lunch at a picnic site and an extensive game drive, we head straight to your campsite, arriving late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Migombani Campsite

Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 3 - 4: Full-Days in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we drive straight to Serengeti National Park passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Check-in at Naabi Hill Gate and after that drive inside the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Tanzania, is one of the world’s most iconic safari destinations, famed for its endless plains and exceptional wildlife. It hosts the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing, pursued by predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Home to the Big Five and over 500 bird species, the park’s diverse habitats ranging from grasslands to riverine forests, offer spectacular game viewing year-round, making it a true jewel of African wilderness.

A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late afternoon, drive to your camp for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

You will spend a total of 2 nights in Serengeti National Park.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Nyani Campsite or similar

Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro conservation Area

After breakfast in the Serengeti, enjoy a final morning game drive, soaking in the park’s vast plains and wildlife.Depart towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed lunch boxes. There’s plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.

Arrive at your accommodation by late afternoon for check-in. Relax and enjoy a delicious dinner, reflecting on the incredible safari experiences before an overnight stay.

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Mto Wa Mbu

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing drive.

Undoubtedly, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an ‘eighth wonder of the world’, the Crater has achieved world renown, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment.

There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! Undeniably, it is one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros. Furthermore, the park is home to the entirety of The Big Five. It is particularly good place to see lions, herds of wildebeest, zebras and cape buffalo year-round.

A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to your campsite, arriving late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Migombani Campsite

Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 7: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, we drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in northern Tanzania, is known for its stunning scenery and diverse habitats, from lush groundwater forests to expansive alkaline lake shores. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and flocks of flamingos, the park also shelters giraffes, hippos, zebras, and over 400 bird species.

After lunch at a designated picnic site, we finalize our game drive and head back to Arusha city either at your accommodation if you wish to stay longer or at the airport to catch your flight to your next destination

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

What’s Included?

• Professional Safari Guide
• Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 with Pop-up roofs
• Unlimited drinking water inside the safari vehicle
• Government tax
• Tea, Coffee & some soft drinks inside the safari vehicle + some snacks
• All accommodation mentioned above
• Private Chef
• All camping Equipments

What’s not included?

• International & Domestic Flights
• Visas & Passports
• Tips for camp staff, guide(s) & lodges
• Personal items