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Experiences · Camping safaris

Camping safaris in Tanzania

Fall asleep to hyenas calling and wake inside the park. Our camping safaris use public campsites in the Serengeti and on the crater rim, with a cook who travels with you and all the equipment provided.

  • $500–$2,455 per person
  • 41 itineraries
  • Park fees included

From$500per person, two travelling

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Itineraries

41 camping safaris, prices published

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Prices are per person for two travellers, with park fees included. Bigger groups pay less each.

Is it for you?

Who it suits

Fall asleep to hyenas calling and wake inside the park. Our camping safaris use public campsites in the Serengeti and on the crater rim, with a cook who travels with you and all the equipment provided.

  • What we provide

    Tent, mattress, sleeping bag, dining equipment and a cook.

  • What campsites are like

    Shared toilets and showers, other groups nearby, rangers on patrol.

  • Why it's worth it

    You sleep where the animals are, and it is the reason camping trips cost half of a lodge trip.

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Three ways to see the same parks

BudgetThis pagePrivate mid-rangeLuxury fly-in
VehicleShared (up to 6–7) or privatePrivate Land CruiserPrivate, waiting at the airstrip
SleepTents at public campsitesMid-range lodges, en-suiteLuxury lodges and camps
DatesSet dates when joiningAny dateAny date the flights run
Between parksBy roadBy roadBy air, then short drives
Price per person$400–$1,300$750–$3,200$1,900–$6,000

Compare: Budget · Private mid-range · Luxury fly-in

Where you sleep

Lodges and camps on these trips

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Good to know

FAQs

Is it cold at night?

On the Ngorongoro rim, yes: bring a warm layer. In the Serengeti nights are mild.

Can I charge my phone?

Yes, from the vehicle’s inverter while driving.

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Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews

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  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor

  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor

  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

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