7-Day Big Time Camping Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a Big Time Adventures representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha (approx. 1–1.5 hours). Along the way, enjoy views of local villages and, on clear days, the slopes of Mount Meru. On arrival at your lodge, check in and unwind in the peaceful surroundings. Take time to relax after your journey before gathering in the evening for a welcome briefing with your guide. Dinner will be served at the lodge, followed by an overnight stay as you prepare for the safari ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hours). Pass through Maasai plains before entering a scenic landscape of baobab trees, open savannah, and the Tarangire River. Enjoy a game drive spotting large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, and predators such as lions, while birdwatchers can admire the park’s colorful species. Stop for a hot lunch at Tarangire Safari Lodge before continuing your afternoon drive. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu and settle into your public campsite for dinner and overnight near the Ngorongoro highlands.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti

Kick off the day with an early breakfast before departing Mto wa Mbu for a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park (approx. 4–5 hours, 200 km). Along the way, admire crater highlands, open plains, and Maasai villages. Upon entering the Serengeti, enjoy a game drive across golden savannahs and acacia-dotted plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and, if lucky, cheetahs or leopards. Depending on the season, witness part of the Great Migration. In the late afternoon, check in to your public campsite for dinner and a night under the starlit Serengeti sky.

Main Destination:

Central 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 Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Immerse in Central Serengeti

Rise early for a full-day safari in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. Morning game drives reveal lions on patrol, cheetahs stalking prey, and elephants roaming freely. Follow the seasonal rhythm of the Great Migration, witnessing wildebeest and zebras crossing the endless plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the savannah, then continue exploring diverse habitats from acacia woodlands to river valleys. As the sun sets, return to your public campsite for dinner and a night under the starlit Serengeti sky.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Start the day with an early breakfast before heading to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this UNESCO World Heritage Site for a full-day game drive across the crater floor, home to Africa’s Big Five, zebras, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the breathtaking crater scenery. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and settle into your public campsite at Simba B, where dinner awaits and night falls under the enchanting African sky.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara

Begin the day with a drive from Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day safari. Traverse lush woodlands, soda lakes, and rift valley escarpments, spotting tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and vibrant birdlife. Pause for a picnic lunch in a scenic spot within the park. In the late afternoon, return to Outpost Lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight, reflecting on a day filled with extraordinary wildlife and landscapes.

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:

Outpost Lodge

• Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Spend your final morning at the lodge, soaking in the peaceful Arusha surroundings before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. Carry with you unforgettable memories of golden savannahs, thundering herds, majestic predators, and starlit nights. The sights, sounds, and spirit of Tanzania’s wilderness will linger long after your safari ends a perfect conclusion to your Big Time Adventures experience.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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