14-Day Nature Camping Safari Tanzania off Beaten Track

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrive - Arusha

Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional tour guide and a member of our office team. After a brief introduction and safari briefing, you’ll begin your journey to Arusha, located approximately 50 km from the airport. Depending on your arrival time, you'll head straight to your lodge for check-in and an overnight stay, allowing you to rest and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Mtoni River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha - Arusha National Park

After breakfast, you’ll depart for Arusha National Park with all your camping gear, accompanied by your professional guide and safari cook, who will prepare meals throughout the journey. Upon arrival and park registration, you’ll head to Momella Public Campsite to set up your tents. While your cook prepares a light lunch, enjoy a guided walking safari with a park ranger, lasting about two hours and ending at camp. In the afternoon, continue with a game drive around the scenic Momella Lakes, offering views of wildlife and landscapes you explored on foot. Though small, Arusha National Park is stunning, with diverse terrain, waterfalls, and lush mountain slopes. Dinner and overnight at Momella Public Campsite.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Arusha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha National Park

You'll depart early around 6:00 am, heading toward the slopes of Mount Meru for a sunrise view at the Kilimanjaro Viewpoint. This breathtaking moment offers a magical glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro lit by the morning sun, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature—birds singing and black-and-white colobus monkeys calling in the trees. After soaking in the view, return to camp for breakfast. Later, you'll meet a park ranger at the gate for a guided nature walk lasting 2–4 hours. In the afternoon, enjoy a final game drive along Momella Lakes and the scenic Ngurdoto Crater before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Arusha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you’ll break down camp and load the vehicle before departing to Lake Manyara. En route, you’ll stop at Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village located in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. During a 2–3 hour guided cultural walk, you’ll explore daily life across Tanzania’s many tribes—over 100 are represented here. The tour ends at the Africa Women’s Group kitchen, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch featuring a variety of clean and flavorful traditional dishes. After lunch, continue to the nearby Lake Manyara National Park gate. Following entry formalities, you’ll drive to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

Today offers the perfect opportunity to explore Lake Manyara National Park. After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the ranger post to pick up a park ranger for a guided walking safari (optional for an extra cost). The walk begins along the lakeshore, where you may spot wildlife and birds up close before they move further into the lake as the day warms—especially the famous flamingos. After a visit to the hot springs, enjoy a scenic game drive back to camp for brunch. Later in the afternoon, when the heat subsides, you’ll head out again for another rewarding game drive.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara - Lake Natron

After breakfast, you’ll drive along the Great Rift Valley to Lake Natron, the largest alkaline lake in Tanzania and a key flamingo breeding site during the rainy season. After lunch, you'll begin a guided hike with a local Maasai to the Engaresero River’s source. This scenic walk leads to a hidden waterfall with a natural pool—perfect for a refreshing swim in an unforgettable setting. Later in the afternoon, you'll head toward the lake and walk along its shores to observe flamingos feeding in the shallow waters, especially stunning during sunset. Dinner and overnight at Lake Natron Public Campsite.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Natron - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll depart Lake Natron with a packed lunch, driving out of the Rift Valley escarpment toward the northeastern Serengeti. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking landscapes and have plenty of opportunities for photography. As you travel, you’ll pass local Maasai herders moving their cattle through the bush. Entering Serengeti via Klein’s Gate, your game viewing begins immediately. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration as wildebeest and zebras move between Serengeti and Masai Mara. Dinner and overnight stay at Lobo Public Campsite.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Lobo area, tracking wildlife and following the path of the Great Migration. This region lies along the route animals take as they move between the Maasai Mara and Southern Serengeti. With another night at Lobo, you’ll have the opportunity to venture farther northeast toward the Mara River, where you might witness herds gathering or crossing. Even without a crossing, the Mara River is rich in wildlife, including large numbers of Nile crocodiles and hippos. Dinner and overnight stay at Lobo Public Campsite.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll break down camp and drive toward Central Serengeti with a game drive along the way. As you approach the Seronera area, the landscape begins to change, and you may spot resident wildlife mingling with remaining migratory herds. Upon arrival, you'll set up camp while your safari cook prepares a hot lunch. In the afternoon, you can either go on a short game drive or relax at the campsite, where sweeping views of the savannah and iconic acacia trees offer a stunning sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at Seronera Public Campsite.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti National Park

Today you'll depart early with a packed picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti, known as the heart of the park. The Seronera area is rich in resident wildlife that relies on the Seronera River, especially during the dry season when migratory animals have moved on to Maasai Mara. This region is famous for hosting some of the largest lion prides in Serengeti, often seen stalking prey along the riverbanks. As a central corridor, Seronera is a key passage for animals migrating between the west, north, and south. Return to camp before dark for dinner and overnight at Seronera Public Campsite.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Highlands

You’ll begin the day with an early morning game drive before breakfast, exploring different corners of Central Serengeti. Though you may spot familiar species, their behavior and surroundings often change with the landscape. After the game drive, return to camp for brunch. Then, you’ll depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in the late afternoon. Upon arrival, you’ll set up camp and prepare for dinner and overnight. Rest well—tomorrow’s adventure begins early!

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire National Park

You'll depart early with breakfast boxes and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Early mornings offer the best wildlife viewing with fewer vehicles and cooler weather. This is your chance to spot the last of the Big Five—perhaps a black rhino, one of the crater’s most iconic and endangered residents. After exploring the crater, return to camp for brunch and prepare for departure. You’ll drive toward Tarangire National Park via Mto wa Mbu, where you’ll enjoy a short walk near Lake Manyara. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Tarangire Public Campsite.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you’ll depart with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park. This park is known for its scenic beauty and abundant wildlife, especially during the dry season when animals gather at the Tarangire River to drink and wallow. Elephants are a major highlight here—it's said you can spot one in nearly every square kilometer. While wildlife is plentiful in the dry season, many animals migrate to Maasai lands during the rains due to long grass and soggy terrain. In the late afternoon, you’ll return to camp for dinner and overnight at Tarangire Public Campsite.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park - Arusha City

After breakfast, enjoy one last game drive in Tarangire National Park before returning to camp for lunch. Afterwards, you’ll begin your journey back to Arusha with a few short stops along the way—this is your final chance for souvenir shopping. From Arusha, you’ll continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home or onward travel to Zanzibar (optional for an extra cost). This marks the end of your unforgettable adventure through Tanzania’s iconic parks and landscapes.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.