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Top 15 Overnight Safaris in Tanzania

51 tours  ·  from $500 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 overnight safaris in Tanzania worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

4 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab trees
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4 Days Group Camping Safari

1.4 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · from $900Our pick

Spend four days moving through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a small group of up to six. Expect long game drives, basic camping, included meals, and a real chance to spot elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and the Big Five. Guides such as Amir and Mandela are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“We had a great experience on our 4-day camping safari. We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire National Park and saw many animals. The camp facitities were basic but sufficient and they had great views. Be aware that it can Read more”

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5 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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5 Days Group Camping Safari

2.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a five-day camping safari for up to seven people. A private guide and 4x4 handle the long drives, while cooks prepare included meals. Guides such as Max and Amiri have led trips, with Salim praised for camp cooking.

“It’s a very well planned Safari that covers the top 4 national parks in Tanzania. Our guide was extremely well organized and went above and beyond to show us animals and birds and share information about it. The chef that cooked our mealRead more”

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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day 1: From Arusha to the open plains of the Serengeti
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3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

3.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · from $815

Travel from Arusha into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a small group of up to seven. Expect camping at Seronera and Ngorongoro Simba, daily game drives, included meals, hotel transfers, and a chance to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and leopard.

“The staff was knowledgeable and helpful Always on time The food was very good They made my first safari an unforgettable experience”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day two: crossing the highlands into the Serengeti
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

4.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

Spend five days exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha with a private guide and a maximum of six people. Expect long drives, tent camping, full meals, Wi-Fi in the safari vehicle, and strong chances of seeing elephants, lions, zebras, and more.

“I went on this safari with my adult daughter. We had an incredible time and highly recommend it! Our safari guide was Samwel and our chef was Saleem. They both made this experience better than we imagined it could be. The night before our safari began was spent at tRead more”

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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari - Day one: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

5.2 Days Tarangire and Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $550Best value

Spend two focused days exploring Tarangire and Ngorongoro with Suricata Safaris. Expect a picnic lunch, campsite accommodation near the crater, early starts, and game drives for elephants, lions, zebra, hippos, and more. Hotel and airport pickup options make this a useful short safari from Arusha.

“Amazing staff and very responsive. Had a good experience of Tarangire abd Ngorongoro Crater wild life.....so real and cant describe enough.....nature beauty....thoroughly enjoyed our time in Tanzania with Suricata Safari”

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6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

6.6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $1,600

Join a small group of up to six for six days through Tanzania’s northern parks. Expect Tarangire elephants, Serengeti game drives, a Ngorongoro crater descent, Lake Manyara, Mto wa Mbu food and village life, camping, lodge nights, and a professional guide.

“It was an amazing safari. Way above our expectations! I went with a friend and we had an amazing time. We got Nuru as a guide and he made sure we saw as many animals as possible! He has a lot of knowledge and was able to answer all of Read more”

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Multi-Day Tanzania Odssey Safari from Arusha - Day 1: A gentle arrival at Mount Meru Hotel
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Multi-Day Tanzania Odssey Safari from Arusha

7.Multi-Day Tanzania Odssey Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $4,164

Spend six nights on a private northern Tanzania safari with a driver-guide, visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, central Serengeti, and the Mara area. Lodging, meals, bottled water, and airport transfers are included. You pay separately for the Kogatende to Arusha flight.

“We had an amazing experience on our safari with Calvin Kileo. We visited Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater in 2 days. Calvin is very knowledgeable about the area, park info and animals in the parks. He took amazing care of us, super friendlRead more”

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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari - Day 2: Descending more than 600 meters into Ngorongoro
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3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

8.3 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $700

Start in Arusha with a small group of up to six, then visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Guide Lewis, cook Moussa, and coordinator Hilary are named contacts associated with the trip. Expect picnic lunches, two camping nights, and long game drives.

“Ngorongoro was easily the best part of the trip! Overall, Suricata Safaris and Hilary were very communicative. Pickup and dropoff back in Arusha was easy. Our driver Lewis was knowledgeable and our cook Moussa provided delicious hot food! If I'm back in Tanzania for another safari, I will definitely be using the company again. Thanks!”

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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

9.5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $2,300

Start in Arusha with a private 4x4, then follow a wildlife-heavy route through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect long drives, tent camping, picnic lunches, and guides such as Rocky, Mandela, Gordon, or Fredy, depending on assignment.

“We took a 5 day shared tent safari and went to Tangariro first, then Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was the perfect order with the crater as biggest highlight. It was an amazing experience, we saw 4 out of Big Five. Food was amaRead more”

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03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping) - Day 1: Crossing the open Serengeti plains
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03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping)

10.03 days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater group (camping)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $815

Spend three days on a private safari from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, tracking wildlife in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. You camp at Simba Campsite on the crater rim, ride in a 4WD with a viewing roof, and travel with guides such as Charles or Innocent.

“Serengeti and Ngorongora Crater have been on my bucket list for a while and I'm glad I went with Crater Explorers. They handled everything from the airport transfers, to the hotel accommodation before and after the safari, and the safari itself.”

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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping - Day 2: Crossing into Serengeti through the Ngorongoro area
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04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

11.04 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater group (Camping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $970

Join a four-day camping safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Your guide handles the long park drives, while a camp chef provides three meals a day. Expect packed lunches, sunset at Nabi Hills, Seronera camping, and a six-hour crater-floor game drive.

“We had a fantastic 4-day mid-range lodge tour! Thank you Emanuel for organizing this memorable lifetime experience for us! Recommend this tour!”

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4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti - Tarangire and the search for rare species
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4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti

12.4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $2,180

This private four-day safari from Arusha visits Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with two nights in the Serengeti. Expect long game drives, picnic and hot lunches, sunrise viewing, and chances to spot elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, and rare northern Tanzanian species.

“An exceptional holiday with a group of friends. Michael was our guide/driver and he took excellent care of us. He always has a smile on and accommodated all our requests. Michael ensured we saw so many animals. You can’t go wrong with Meijo and Michael!”

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5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and giant baobabs
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5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari

13.5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $1,100

Join a shared camping safari from Arusha with game drives in Tarangire, two days around the Serengeti, a Ngorongoro Crater descent, and Lake Manyara. You travel with a driver-guide and chef, sleep at campsites, and share the vehicle with up to 50 people.

“our safari trip to the Serengeti National Park was an unforgettable experience. The park's incredible wildlife, scenic beauty, and unique camping experience made for an exciting and memorable adventure. We highly recommend the Serengeti as a must-visit destination for any safari enthusiast.”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day two: crossing the highlands into the Serengeti
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

14.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $1,280

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on a five-day camping safari for up to six people. Expect private transport, meals, water, Wi-Fi, a safari guide and cook, plus a Mto wa Mbu village visit. Confirm Maasai plans before booking.

“Around begining of the last year, I have decided to make a Safari trip in east Africa. After doing some research, soon I was sure that the option with Meru Slopes was very promising.”

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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater - Day 2: Reaching the Serengeti and sleeping at Seronera
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4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

15.4 Days Group Joining Camping Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $970

Join Avocet Tanzania Safaris for four days from Moshi, camping in northern Tanzania and visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You get a 4WD safari vehicle, meals, camping equipment, park fees, and an English-speaking guide. Ask if Mike is available, since he is especially praised for animal tracking and friendly driving.

“I had Magic Mike as my tour guide and driver, He s one of the best in the business of animal searching, driving, teaching. Magic Mike will try his best to give you the big 5. If you have Magic Mike, you are definitely in good hands.”

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