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Serengeti Camping Safaris
The Serengeti National Park is one of Tanzania’s most popular parks. Most people know it as the stage for the annual migration of around 2 million wildebeest, Thomson's gazelle and zebra through the park. If you have the opportunity to follow the migration, you’re in for the safari of a lifetime. But this park is an exceptional wildlife experience at any time of the year, thanks to its combination of abundant and varied wildlife, which you will see against a backdrop of stunning savannah landscapes and iconic acacia trees. It’s hard to visit the Serengeti and not be awed by the experience. Traveling as part of a camping safari will help you make the most of being here.
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Serengeti Budget Camping Safari
$1,910 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 201 Reviews
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8-Day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Special Package
$1,996 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Bujo Tours
5.0/5 – 46 Reviews
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4-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti Budget
$1,440 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Safari Goats Adventure
4.9/5 – 14 Reviews
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5-Day Close to Wild Camping Safari
$1,510 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Mystery Adventures
4.9/5 – 8 Reviews
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6-Day 5-Night Camping Safari
$1,900 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Njofu Expedition
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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4-Day Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
$1,680 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Going Green Safari Tours Company
4.8/5 – 100 Reviews
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4-Day Camping Safari Tarangire Ngorongoro and Serengeti
$680 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Focus in Africa
4.6/5 – 134 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Camping Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti
$1,945 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 782 Reviews
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4-Day Northern Parks Adventurous Camping
$1,350 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Sunset Adventure Safari
4.9/5 – 46 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Best Northern Circuit Safari
$1,350 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Materuni (Highlight), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 362 Reviews
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12-Day Machame-Route Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Tarangire
$3,450 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 5 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Moshi (Start), Mt Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Moshi (End)
MJ Safaris & Adventure
4.5/5 – 44 Reviews
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5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
$1,000 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Sky View Adventure
4.9/5 – 19 Reviews
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5-Day 4 Parks Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,550 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Greg Adventures
4.9/5 – 15 Reviews
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5-Day Best National Parks of Tanzania (Camping)
$1,797 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
African Ambition Tours
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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4-Day Northern Tanzani Group Budget Sharing Safari
$720 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Meijo Safaris
5.0/5 – 76 Reviews
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3-Day Authentic Short Safari
$600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
African Wanderlust Adventures
4.9/5 – 39 Reviews
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5-Day Tanzania Big Five Migration Safari
$1,200 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Moshi (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Moshi (End)
Alpine Chat Adventure
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Camping Safari from Zanzibar to Bush Then Zanzibar
$1,990 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 197 Reviews
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5-Day Porini Under Canvas
$1,480 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Terrain Tanzania Safaris
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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Best Seller
9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Camping Safari
$2,100 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Lake Eyasi, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Migration Venture Africa
4.9/5 – 243 Reviews
5 Questions About Serengeti Camping Safaris

Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony is a leading expert on the Serengeti, which could just be his favorite wildlife park in all the world. He returns whenever he can and has covered the Serengeti for Lonely Planet’s 'Tanzania' and 'East Africa' guides on multiple occasions. He is the author of 'The Last Lions of Africa'.
5 Questions About Serengeti Camping Safaris

What are the pros and cons of a Serengeti camping safari?
“There are many benefits (and not many disadvantages) to going on a camping safari in the Serengeti. When it comes to choosing a destination for a camping safari, the Serengeti easily makes my top five, thanks to the many wonderful experiences you can have on your camping holiday here. This is a fantastic park, equally good for wildlife as for landscapes. And there is so much wildlife around in the Serengeti that there is nothing better than lying awake at night and listening, knowing that there is a very good chance that you will hear a lion roaring or an elephant trumpeting in the night. With just canvas between you and the animals and the night sounds of Africa, it’s one of the most exciting experiences you can have on safari. Having said this, there are only a limited number of campsites in the Serengeti. Thankfully, the main one is in Seronera, deep in the central Serengeti and in the heart of some of Africa’s best wildlife country.”
1What facilities can I expect in the campsites in the Serengeti?
“Facilities in the Serengeti’s campsites are generally quite basic, but also more than adequate for what you’ll need. You can expect a cleared patch of ground for pitching a tent, often with little shade. Toilet and shower facilities are shared, and when the campsite is at its busiest, you have to wait for your turn in the ablution block. These facilities are quite well looked after and kept reasonably clean, but most are quite old and in need of an upgrade. The plumbing can also be problematic. The main Seronera campsite also has a communal kitchen, and a covered area for meals. You’ll enjoy the facilities most when things are quiet. Then again, the opportunity to meet other travelers around an evening campfire when lots of other local and safari travelers are staying at the campsite is a wonderful complement to a day spent out on safari.”
2How much do Serengeti camping packages cost?
“The cost of your Serengeti camping holiday will vary from one operator to the next. For shorter trips, which necessarily have a higher daily cost because they include the cost of getting to and from the Serengeti, you can expect to pay at least US$250 or US$300 per person per day. The daily cost reduces the longer your Serengeti safari lasts as those transport costs are spread over more days. Then again, don’t forget to factor in the daily park fees. These don’t vary from one operator to the next, and they add considerably to the daily cost: US$60 to US$70 per person per day, depending on the season. Where prices can vary between operators is in the types and number of vehicles they use, the tents you’ll be sleeping in, and how many staff will accompany you on your trip or whether you’ll be doing tasks, such as cooking and setting up tents, yourself.”
3Is a camping trip to the Serengeti safe?
“As a general rule, it is very safe to go on a camping trip in the Serengeti National Park, as long as you follow the instructions of your guide at all times. That said, you’ll be camping in a park with some of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, so you should always be careful and take personal responsibility for your own safety as well. And remember, one of the best things about a camping safari (you’ll be close to the animals) is also a reason why you need to be careful. Animals do sometimes wander into camp, and it can be rather thrilling, to say the least, to stick your head out of your tent and find yourself face-to-face with a grazing zebra or an elephant. And it is always possible, although rare, for something even scarier, like a lion or a hyena, to pass by. If you remain calm, avoid sudden movements, and always be aware of your surroundings, it is unlikely you’ll encounter any difficulties.”
› See also Malaria & Safety – Serengeti NP 4What is the best time of year for camping tours in the Serengeti?
“There is no bad time to visit the Serengeti. There’s always plenty of wildlife and the weather is rarely bad enough to limit what you can do. One obvious consideration is the migration. The actual dates change every year, but as a general rule, from January to March, the massed ranks of wildebeest and zebra are more likely to be in the park’s south. In April they usually begin moving north and northwest, when they’re in or on their way to the Grumeti River and Grumeti Game Reserve, and the Serengeti’s Western Corridor, before heading for the Serengeti’s north in July and August and then crossing over into Kenya. They most often return to the Serengeti, moving south through the park in November and December. Outside of the migration, the best months for weather and driving conditions are usually from late June through to October. Rains are possible from November to April, but this coincides with the best months for bird watching.”
5Serengeti Reviews

Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for CNN Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
In northern Serengeti only the wildebeest travel in crowds
A lot has been said about the justifiably famous Serengeti ecosystem, home of the world’s greatest wildlife show. The great migration attracts hordes of wildlife-watchers that are topped in numbers only by the herds themselves. As with...


Tim is a travel writer who has covered 10 African countries for Lonely Planet's Africa, East Africa and West Africa guidebooks.
As good as it gets
Talk about the Serengeti almost invariably revolves around the ‘great migration,’ where some 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and other ungulates follow a primeval circuit in search of grass and water. No...

The wideness, the greatness of space and diversity of the Serengeti is difficult to describe. Just come to enjoy it. The popularity might become a problem in some periods of the year when there will be more jeeps than good for the...

We spent the night at :Embalakai Camp in the Serengeti, so we had 2 days to explore. The huge expanse of the park meant you might drive quite awhile before seeing animals. But, they are all there and the drivers communicate to bring...

Plenty of wildlife. In the central part one can see lions, leopards, buffalo and elephants. The northern part is where the great migration of wildebeest across the Mara River takes place. Giraffe, zebras, gazelle and impala are everywhere....

Top notch safari destination. Saw everything there including a lion kill, and the great wildebeest migration of thousands of animals across the Mara River. HOWEVER, there was a huge wait at the entrance to the park while our guide had to...