7 days Safari 6 Nights: Tarangire, Serengeti X2, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara
This 7 day camping safari allows you to experience the highlights of the Northern Safari Circuit. You will experience breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes; monkeys in the forest, lions in trees, elephants amongst acacias and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. You will also visit the world famous Serengeti National Park. The landscapes are breathtaking and the variety and volume of wildlife you will see are unforgettable. Truly epic.
Tanzania Budget Safari
Budget / Basic Tanzania Camping Safaris (Tents on the ground)
Travellers choose a Tanzania Budget Safari (Camping Safari) for a variety of reasons. Some people choose this option because they want to feel closer to nature. Some, because it is less expensive than staying in lodges and tented camps. Whatever your motivation, a Tanzania Budget Safari (Camping Safari) will be an unforgettable experience.
Done Adventures clients who choose a Tanzania Budget Safari (Camping Safari) are able to experience the great outdoors, whilst being taken care of by the Crew. You will sleep in private tents in designated campsites, in or near the National Parks. It is important to know that the Campsites are not fenced. Wild animals can and do wander through the Camp, sometimes stopping to graze for a while. Your Crew will set up your tents for you every evening and pack them away the following morning. You will have your own Private Chef, who will stay with you for the duration of your safari. Our Chefs are very skilled at producing a wide range of dishes, with limited access to shops/markets and cooking equipment. Sample food includes soups, fresh fish, stews, pasta, rice and ugali. Breakfast can include eggs, fresh fruit, pancakes, bacon and beans. Your Chef will provide a lunchbox for you to take on safari every day. This may include sandwiches, fruit, crackers and chicken.
Throughout your Tanzania budget Safari (Camping Safari), you will receive high levels of service and care. Done Adventures will provide tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, chairs, tables and all the necessary cooking equipment. Our goal is to make your camping experience as comfortable as possible, whilst still sleeping under the stars in some of the most spectacular settings on the
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by a Done Adventures representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha where you will stay overnight
Accommodation
Accommodation - Lilac Campsite
Day 2 Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be collected from your accomodation in Arusha by your personal Safari Guide. The drive to Tarangire is on a good tarmac road, across the gently rolling Masai plains with scattered acacia trees. En route, you will pass many Masai in their colurful dress walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding their cattle and driving donkeys carts.
Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and Tarangire River in search of many animals including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. It’s possible that you will catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above. After an extensive game drive, having experienced the various sights and sounds of the wilderness, you will leave the park and head to a nearby campsite, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3 Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania with divers landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountains. Here the biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place and depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water.
After an extensive game drive, you will drive to your campsite where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation - Nyani Campsite
Accommodation - Nyani Campsite
Day 4 Serengeti National Park
he entire day is set aside for more game drives in the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impalas, buffalo, crocodiles and hippos, but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, you might have the chance to see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs and lions, always lurking close by.
After an unforgettable day, you will return to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5 Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast you will head out for another game drive in the Serengeti. You might be able to spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – before embarking on your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater. The animals roam freely through the unfenced reserves offering you an uninterrupted game viewing experience. Arriving at the edge of the crater you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day – glistening streams, open grassland and an infinite amount of animals. You will spend the night at a campsite directly on the crater’s edge with the orange glow of sunset surrounding you as you drift off to sleep.
Accommodations - Simba camp site
Accommodations - Lilac Campsite
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater
Early risers are rewarded with breath-taking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge and after a hearty breakfast you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO world heritage site, formed millions of years ago, is 610 m deep and covers roughly around 260 square kilometres. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25 000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In matter of minutes you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little bit of luck you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.
After lunch you will ascend the steep walls of the crater and head to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7 Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to your final destination on this epic safari – Lake Manyara National Park. This is a relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha. The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On your exploration of the park you will see monkeys, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs.
After an extensive game drive through the park, you will head back to Arusha, where you will arrive in the early evening.
How to book this safari?
Price information about this trip:
| 1 Person | USD 3110 Per Person |
| 2 Person | USD 2225 Per Person |
| 3 Person | USD 1820 Per Person |
| 4 Person up to 6 | USD 1765 Per Person |
* Discounted rates are used for persons under 16 years (will be calculated after your request)
* Above prices are per person
This price includes:
- Pickup Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the lodge
- Transfer from the Lodge to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accomodations
- Game drives trough the National Parks
- Luxorious private 4×4 Safari Jeep with pop-up roof and big windows, especially designed for high end safari game drives
- English speaking private guide during the whole safari
- Park Fees for all national parks
- Crater Fee
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during your safari (full board)
- 24/7 service from our local office in Tanzania
- Fully accredited and bonded under SGR (more info)
- Reservation costs
- Drinking water in our safari jeeps
- International flight tickets and visa
- Travel insurance (travel- /cancellation insurance, flying doctors)
Quick Booking
Accommodation on Mid-range safaris is in Lodges and sometimes Tented Camps. All your food is provided by the lodge.
Lodges are full service facilities with private rooms or cottages with private bathrooms and have restaurants and lounges. Some have swimming pools. Many lodges are architecturally stunning made with local materials and inspired by local designs and the environment.
Tented camps are permanent or semi-permanent camps sited in areas of excellent game viewing. These provide many of the comforts of a lodge within private spacious canvas tents on a solid permanent base with beds and private baths, and high-quality meals. Tented camps are more intimate than lodges as they generally accommodate 12 to 20 guests.
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by a Done Adventures representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha where you will stay overnight
Accommodation - Ilboru Safari Lodge
Accommodation - Karatu Simba Lodge, Karibu Camps, Eileens Trees Inn
Day 2 Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be collected from your accomodation in Arusha by your personal Safari Guide. The drive to Tarangire is on a good tarmac road, across the gently rolling Masai plains with scattered acacia trees. En route, you will pass many Masai in their colurful dress walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding their cattle and driving donkeys carts.
Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and Tarangire River in search of many animals including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. It’s possible that you will catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above.
After an extensive game drive, having experienced the various sights and sounds of the wilderness, you will leave the park and drive to Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3 Serengeti National Park
After breakfast we journey on heading up towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn, are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we will be afforded a view of the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park which we will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania covering an astounding 15,000 kms squared with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountain. Here the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope takes place and, depending on the season, we may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water.
After an extensive game drive, we drive to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay at your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation - Lemala Nyuki, Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Accommodation - Karibu Camps
Day 4 Serengeti National Park
This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Serengeti. The Serengeti, the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
After an unforgettable day, we will return to our carefully selected partner tented camp for relaxation, dinner and our overnight sleep on The Endless Plain.
Day 5 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast we head out for another game drive upon the Serengeti. We may have the opportunity to spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – before embarking on our journey to the Ngorongoro Crater.
The animals roam freely through the unfenced reserves offering us an uninterrupted game viewing experience.
Arriving at the edge of the crater we have our first glimpse of what awaits us the following day – glistening streams, open grassland and a myriad amount of animals.
We spend the evening and night at one of our carefully selected mid-range partner lodges, boasting aesthetically tasteful restaurants and the most commodious of rooms for your rest, ease, and dreams of the African Wild.
Accommodation - Karibu Camps, Rhino Lodge
Accommodation - Karibu Camps, Rhino Lodge, Eileen’s Tree
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater
Early risers are rewarded with breath-taking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge and after a hearty breakfast, we rumble down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO world heritage site, one of the seven wonders of Africa, formed about three million years ago, is 610 m deep, and covers roughly 260 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes we will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant, and some of more than 500 bird species here inhabiting. With a little bit of luck, we may catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch we leave the crater in the afternoon to travel back to Karatu, again staying at one of our, hand picked for quality, mid range partner lodges.
Day 7 Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, we drive to our final destination on this epic safari – Lake Manyara National Park. This relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha, is so named for the shallow salt lake which covers a good seventy percent of the parks surface area. Flooding and drying with the seasons the soda lake is home to thousands of flamingo as well as over 500 other bird species. On our exploration of the park, we will see monkey, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. After another memorable game drive we, with our adventure at an end, return to Arusha in the late afternoon, replete with images of the African wilds to last a lifetime.
How to book this safari?
Price information about this trip:
| Start dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people up to 6 |
| May 15, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022 | $3,050 Per Person | $2,780 Per Person | $2,660 Per Person |
| Jan 1, 2023 – Mar 14, 2023 | $3,165 Per Person | $2,415 Per Person | $2,595 Per Person |
| Mar 15, 2023 – May 15, 2023 | $3,125 Per Person | $2,775 Per Person | $2,555 Per Person |
| May 16, 2023 – Mar 14, 2024 | $3,265 Per Person | $2,815 Per Person | $2,695 Per Person |
*Discounted rates are used for persons under 16 years (will be calculated after your request)
* Above prices are per person
This price includes:
- Pickup Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the lodge
- Transfer from the Lodge to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accomodations
- Game drives trough the National Parks
- Luxorious private 4×4 Safari Jeep with pop-up roof and big windows, especially designed for high end safari game drives
- English speaking private guide during the whole safari
- Park Fees for all national parks
- Crater Fee
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during your safari (full board)
- 24/7 service from our local office in Tanzania
- Fully accredited and bonded under SGR (more info)
- Reservation costs
- Drinking water in our safari jeeps
- International flight tickets and visa
- Travel insurance (travel- /cancellation insurance, flying doctors)
Quick Booking
Luxury Safaris in Tanzania
Accommodation on Luxury safaris in Tanzania is in Lodges and sometimes Tented Camps. The approximate price range of this accommodation is: All your food is provided by the lodge.
Lodges are full service facilities with private rooms or cottages with private bathrooms and have restaurants and lounges. Most have swimming pools. Many lodges are architecturally stunning made with local materials and inspired by local designs and the environment.
Tented camps are permanent or semi-permanent camps sited in areas of excellent game viewing. These provide many of the comforts of a lodge within private spacious canvas tents on a solid permanent base with beds and private baths, and high-quality meals. Tented camps are more intimate than lodges as they generally accommodate 12 to 20 guests.
Day by day - Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by a Done Adventures representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Our partner luxury hotel, Mount Meru Hotel located in Arusha town.
Accommodation - Mount Meru hotel, legendary, Gran Melia
Accommodation - Neptune, Manyara Kilima moja, Maramboi Tented Lodge
Day 2 Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be collected from your accomodation in Arusha by your personal Safari Guide. The drive to Tarangire is on a good tarmac road, across the gently rolling Masai plains with scattered acacia trees. En route, you will pass many Masai in their colurful dress walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding their cattle and driving donkeys carts.
Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and Tarangire River in search of many animals including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. It’s possible that you will catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above.
After an extensive game drive, having experienced the various sights and sounds of the wilderness, you will leave the park and drive to Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3 Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania with divers landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountains. Here the biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place and depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water.
After an extensive game drive, you will drive to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay.
Accommodation - Manor Karatu, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Accommodation - Manor Karatu, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 4 Serengeti National Park
The entire day is set aside for more game drives in the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impalas, buffalo, crocodiles and hippos, but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, you might have the chance to see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs and lions, always lurking close by.
After an unforgettable day, you will return to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5 Serengeti National Park
Early risers are rewarded with breath-taking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge and after a hearty breakfast you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO world heritage site, formed millions of years ago, is 610 m deep and covers roughly around 260 square kilometres. Due to its dense animal population of approximately
25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In matter of minutes you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little bit of luck you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.
After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch you will leave the crater in the afternoon to travel back to Karatu.
Accommodation - Manor Karatu, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Accommodation - Manor Karatu, Kitela Lodge (Karatu)
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater
Early risers are rewarded with breath-taking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge and after a hearty breakfast you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO world heritage site, formed millions of years ago, is 610 m deep and covers roughly around 260 square kilometres. Due to its dense animal population of approximately
25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In matter of minutes you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little bit of luck you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.
After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch you will leave the crater in the afternoon to travel back to Karatu.
Day 7 Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to your final destination on this epic safari – Lake Manyara National Park. This is a relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha. The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On your exploration of the park you will see monkeys, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs.
After another memorable game drive you will return to Arusha in the late afternoon.
How to book this safari?
Price information about this trip:
| Start dates | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People up to 6 |
| May 15, 2022 – Dec 31, 2022 | $4,495 Per Person | $4,455 Per Person | $4,035 Per Person |
| Jan 1, 2023 – Mar 14, 2023 | $4,470 Per Person | $4,375 Per Person | $4,005 Per Person |
| Mar 15, 2023 – May 15, 2023 | $4,430 Per Person | $4,335 Per Person | $3,965 Per Person |
| May 16, 2023 – Mar 14, 2024 | $4,470 Per Person | $4,375 Per Person | $4,005 Per Person |
*Discounted rates are used for persons under 16 years (will be calculated after your request)
* Above prices are per person
This price includes:
- Pickup Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the lodge
- Transfer from the Lodge to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accomodations
- Game drives trough the National Parks
- Luxorious private 4×4 Safari Jeep with pop-up roof and big windows, especially designed for high end safari game drives
- English speaking private guide during the whole safari
- Park Fees for all national parks
- Crater Fee
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during your safari (full board)
- 24/7 service from our local office in Tanzania
- Fully accredited and bonded under SGR (more info)
- Reservation costs
- Drinking water in our safari jeeps
- International flight tickets and visa
- Travel insurance (travel- /cancellation insurance, flying doctors)