8-Day Private Camping Safari: Serengeti & Ngorongoro
A private 8-day camping safari from Arusha: Tarangire, five nights in public campsites in the Serengeti following the migration herds, a night on the Ngorongoro Crater rim and a morning on the crater floor, with your own guide and cook.
The Serengeti at Ground Level
Camping puts you closer to the bush than any lodge: the night sounds of lions and hyenas, a campfire under the stars, and early starts straight from your tent. Your cook prepares fresh meals at camp, and your driver-guide plans each day around where the animals are.
Five nights in the Serengeti give time to follow the herds of the Great Migration to wherever they are in your month, as well as the big cats of the centre. The campsites are public, with basic shared toilets and showers; tents, mattresses and all equipment are provided.
Shorter? See the 5-Day Budget Camping Safari →
Why Travellers Choose It
- Five nights in the Serengeti, following the herds
- Private vehicle, driver-guide and camp cook
- Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater floor
- A night camping on the Ngorongoro Crater rim
- All camping equipment provided
Game drives in Tarangire, then camp near Mto wa Mbu, where your cook has dinner ready.
Overnight: Campsite near Mto wa Mbu
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Over the highlands and into the Serengeti. Five nights in public campsites, moving with your guide to where the migration herds are in your month and spending days with the lions, leopards and cheetahs of the plains.
Overnight: Public campsites in the Serengeti (tents)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A last morning in the Serengeti, then the drive to the campsite on the crater rim, with views over the crater at sunset.
Overnight: Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim (tents)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early descent to the crater floor for a game drive, then the drive back to Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Price Per Person — Private Camping Safari
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $4,725 |
| 2 People | $3,070 |
| 3 People | $2,515 |
| 4 People | $2,240 |
| 5 People | $2,075 |
| 6 People | $1,960 |
Price per person in US dollars, by the number of people travelling together, sharing tents. Groups of more than 6: price on request.
Trip Notes
- Start & end: your hotel in Arusha
- Private safari: your group only, on the dates you choose
- Public campsites with basic facilities
- Prices may change if park or campsite fees change
Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof and a professional driver-guide
- A camp cook and all meals on safari
- All park entry and campsite fees, and the Ngorongoro Crater vehicle fee
- Tents, mattresses and camping equipment
- Drinking water
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha
Excludes
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania's compulsory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors (44 US dollars per person, from 1 October 2026)
- Sleeping bag (can be hired)
- Tips for your guide and cook
- Drinks other than water
- Any government increase in park fees or taxes after booking
Questions Travellers Ask
Is camping safe?
Yes. Public campsites are used by many safari groups every night, and your guide knows them well. Never leave the tent at night without your guide.
What are the facilities like?
Basic: shared toilets and showers, sometimes with cold water. Your crew sets up tents, a table and chairs, and cooks every meal.
Why private camping instead of a group?
You have your own vehicle, guide and cook, choose your dates and set your own pace. Our group joining safaris are cheaper but shorter and shared.
Do we need sleeping bags?
Yes; bring your own or hire one from us. The Ngorongoro Crater rim is cold at night.
