Tanzania Camping Safari

This six-night small-group safari with G Adventures ventures through Tanzania and Kenya, beginning with a visit to the community of Mto wa Mbu. Here, the trip pauses for a local lunch and a look at a community clean cookstove project, revealing everyday life beyond the usual safari route.

The journey continues across the Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park, offering an early chance to spot wildlife on a drive. The following days unfold in the Serengeti National Park, where open savannah stretches out and game drives aim at glimpses of some of Africa’s 'big five'. The trip moves next to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, a volcanic caldera known for its rich animal population, despite facilities being basic. Full-service camping means tents will be pitched for you, and meals prepared, leaving more time for observing the landscape and wildlife.

Traveling involves long drives on sometimes rough roads, but the company of an experienced guide and driver alongside a camp cook makes the journey manageable. Vehicle pop-up roofs offer vantage points for photography, while nights under canvas in open campsites remind that this is as close to nature as the route gets.