7 Day Tanzania Camping Safari: Nairobi to Arusha (Small Group Camping)

Day 1

Nairobi, Kenya

Your tour begins in Nairobi. You may arrive at any time as there are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Accommodation: Hotel Boulevard or similar
Included Highlights: Welcome Meeting on Arrival Day
Optional Activities: Bomas of Kenya Tour 120 USD per person, The Carnivore Restaurant 130 USD per person, National Museum 3-53 USD per person, Karen Blixen Museum 34-75 USD per person

Day 2

Nairobi – Arusha, Tanzania

Travel to Tanzania for the day. In the afternoon, drive across the Tanzanian border to Arusha, a picturesque town. Have another night in a hotel after exploring the town and its bustling markets. More travellers may join you once you arrive in Arusha for the Tanzania portion of your trip.

Accommodation: The Outpost Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: ± 290 km
Travel Time: ±7 – 8 hours

Day 3

Arusha – Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania

Take a guided cultural walk through Mto wa Mbu village and enjoy traditional lunch with a local family. Lake Manyara National Park offers wildlife safari drives. Learn about village life in Mto wa Mbu village through a cultural walk. Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch made by the women who conduct the village tours. Experience wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush forest of ficus trees and bromeliads in Lake Manyara National Park. A stunning backdrop is provided by the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment. You will find incredible birdlife, lions that climb trees, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.

Accommodation: Twiga Lodge and Campsite or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Lake Manyara National Park Safari
Distance: ± 130 km
Travel Time: ±2 – 3 hours

Day 4

Mto wa Mbu – Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Visit the central Serengeti on a wildlife safari drive. Continue to Serengeti National Park after passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you cruise through this acacia-accented savanna, marvel at the sheer size and diversity of the terrain.

Accommodation: Seronera Campsite or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Serengeti National Park Safari
Distance: ± 190 km
Travel Time: ± 8- 9 hours

Day 5

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Start your day with a full-day wildlife safari in the Serengeti. Taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains, enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while searching for the “big five.”

Accommodation: Seronera Campsite or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Serengeti National Park Full Day Safari
Optional Activities: Serengeti Balloon Safari

Day 6

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro, Tanzania

Accommodation: Simba Campsite or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Serengeti National Park Safari, Ngorongoro Crater Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive

Day 7

Ngorongoro – Arusha, Tanzania

Clean Cookstove Project and an authentic Maasai village are included in the tour, and the trip concludes on arrival at Arusha. Book your onward flight from 6pm, or stay in Arusha an extra night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Distance: ± 200 km
Travel Time: ± 4 – 5 hours

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.