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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
4-Day Tour Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
$18,256 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
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Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 705 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Safari
$29,412 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 713 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Group Tour to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
$15,213 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Suricata Safaris
5.0/5 – 2,991 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Magic Experience Safari Mix Lodge & Camp
$22,171 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 369 Reviews
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![7-Day Wildlife Adventure Through Africa's Legendary Park]()
7-Day Wildlife Adventure Through Africa's Legendary Park
$21,501 to $21,704 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Guest House
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Simbaland Magic Tours
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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4-Day Safari - Camping Adventure (Wildbeest Migration)
$43,287 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Benson Safaris Tanzania
5.0/5 – 260 Reviews
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Best Seller
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9-Day Tanzania Great Migration Safari
$43,611 to $45,639 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Martial Adventure Safari
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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![7-Day Affordable Tanzania Safari – Big Five & More]()
7-Day Affordable Tanzania Safari – Big Five & More
$36,146 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Arusha (End)
Goldfinch Adventures
5.0/5 – 79 Reviews
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Best Seller
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5-Day Joining Group Camping Big 5 in Tanzania
$16,410 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Kilipath African Safari
4.9/5 – 227 Reviews
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4-Day Tanzania Budget Camping Safari Joining
$13,185 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
kiliclimb Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 138 Reviews
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![4-Day Budget Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire]()
4-Day Budget Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
$24,868 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Kibo Mawenzi Safaris
5.0/5 – 23 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![4-Day Fly- in Serengeti Ngorongoro Tarangire, Waterfalls]()
4-Day Fly- in Serengeti Ngorongoro Tarangire, Waterfalls
$28,864 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Zanzibar (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 338 Reviews
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7-Day Tanzania Safari, Hiking Foot Hills of Kilimanjaro
$18,459 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.8/5 – 104 Reviews
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4-Day Budget Camping
$14,524 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Luxury Safaris
4.9/5 – 133 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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8-Day Safari with Game Drives and Cycling and Walking
$44,625 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 399 Reviews
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3-Day Unforgetable Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
$19,290 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Tanzania Offroad Trips
4.9/5 – 25 Reviews
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5-Day Camping Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Manyara
$31,542 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Kima Safaris
4.9/5 – 106 Reviews
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3-Day Shared Safari to Serengeti with Airport Transfer
$11,055 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Everlasting African Adventure
4.8/5 – 45 Reviews
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6-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Natron Tour
$51,339 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Natron, Arusha (End)
Karibu Portifolios and Adventure
4.6/5 – 34 Reviews
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4-Day Materuni Waterfalls, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti
$27,830 pp (MXN)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Arusha (End)
Karibu Tena Tours
5.0/5 – 75 Reviews
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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’.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About Serengeti Camping Safaris
Anthony Ham
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?
“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 will this safari 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 a camping safari 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 Condé Nast 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...
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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...
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There are so many amazing animals to see in the Serengeti. We had considered a shorter safari that didn't go here and were glad we changed our minds and went. The Serengeti is renowned for good reason!
SG
Least "corralled" of the parks we visited and we felt as if the animals really roamed the lands as they pleased. In some other parks, fences and natural barriers made some feel more like giant zoos; Serengeti does not have that feel
CN
Despite we didn't go to the Mara River, but we still saw the migration of the buffalo they are rush to the river. Also we saw the great sunset which makes me image the beginning of the Film Lion King.
IT
The Serengeti is a huge park, full of wildebeest (I was there during the Great Migration) and zebras. Every now and then, a rock formation stands out against the landscape, sheltering groups of lions or a cheetah. It takes several days to...