Top 8 Overnight Safaris in Tanzania

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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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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3.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Group Camping Safari

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

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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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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5.5 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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6.4 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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7.4 days adventure camping safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $1,650

Travel from Moshi through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in a 4x4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof. Sleep in supplied mobile tents, eat three meals daily, and spend long hours looking for lions, elephants, rhinos, and other wildlife. Guides such as Simon, Chadi, and Jeff may lead the trip.

“A great experience overall. They weren’t the cheaper around but before the safari they were incredibly communicative and flexible around my many requests. The camping safari itself was brilliant. The Serengeti is the most beautiful place on Read more”

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8.6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari with Migration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,650

Follow the wildebeest route across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a professional guide, cook, camping gear, meals, and park drives included. You may travel with guides such as Robert, Florian, Douglas, or Mohammed, depending on the departure. Expect early starts, long drives, simple camping, and superb wildlife viewing.

“We finished yesterday our safari with you and we had to thank you so much. It was an incredible beautiful and unique experience. The nature was awesome and the people that guiding us, were very special. Robert knows everything about tRead more”

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