Tanzania Camping Safari

A private camping safari in Tanzania typically costs about $250 to $390 per person per day. The final price depends on the number of travellers, the parks visited, trip length and season. Serengeti and Ngorongoro park fees are a large part of the cost. Travelling with more people in one private vehicle reduces the per person rate, while longer trips spread fixed transfer costs further.

Camping in the Serengeti is generally safe when you follow your guide's instructions. Public campsites have no fences, so animals may wander nearby at night, but they rarely approach occupied tents. Stay inside your tent after dark, use a torch when walking to facilities, and never leave food in your tent. Your private guide and cook stay at camp and understand wildlife behaviour and park rules.

The best time for a camping safari in Tanzania is the dry season from June to October, when tracks are firm and nights are mostly clear. January and February are also excellent, especially for the Great Migration calving season in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu. The long rains from March to May make camping wetter, so a few lodge nights may be added for extra comfort and drier rest.

Pack a warm sleeping bag, a headlamp, layered clothing, a fleece or down jacket for cold nights, comfortable walking shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Neutral coloured clothing works best for game drives. Bring a power bank, since charging at campsites can be limited. A small towel, wet wipes and a reusable water bottle make daily camp life easier, cleaner and more comfortable for everyone.

Yes, every camping safari with Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris is private and fully tailor-made. You choose the parks, the number of days, and whether to add lodge nights, a Zanzibar beach extension or a cultural visit near Lake Eyasi. Your vehicle and guide stay with you only, so departure times and game drive length follow your preferences. Tell us your interests and we will design the route.