Tanzania · Camping Safari

4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Camping Safari with Crater Game Drive

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Serengeti National Park on extensive game drives
  • 02 Witness seasonal wildlife migration across the open plains
  • 03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for rich wildlife viewing
  • 04 Spot predators and diverse plains animals in their natural habitats

Explore Tanzania on this 4-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro camping safari focused on wildlife discovery. Travel across the vast Serengeti plains on game drives, witness seasonal wildlife movements, enjoy a sunrise safari, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to see permanent resident animals, including predators and plains game. Experience diverse landscapes from savannah to volcanic highlands while enjoying authentic safari moments guided by experienced local professionals throughout the journey.

After breakfast, descend 650 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day crater game drive.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

  • Depart from Arusha after an early morning breakfast and travel through the fertile highlands cultivated by the Iraqw people.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch while passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with views of the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Continue to Serengeti National Park, arriving around midday after a seven to eight-hour drive.
  • Experience a game drive en route, witnessing wildebeest, zebra, antelope, and other wildlife depending on the season.
  • Drive to the central Serengeti area for dinner and an overnight stay at Seronera Campsite.

Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive Across the Serengeti Plains

  • Spend the entire day on game drives across the vast Serengeti plains.
  • Observe abundant wildlife, including impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo.
  • Witness migrating herds of zebra and wildebeest depending on rainfall and seasonal movement.
  • Spot resident predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
  • Enjoy lunch during the day and continue game viewing until evening.
  • Return to Seronera Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

3
Day 03

Sunrise Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • Wake early at 06 am for a sunrise game drive in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
  • Enjoy morning wildlife activity during the cooler hours and scenic sunrise views.
  • Return to camp for a combined late breakfast and lunch.
  • Depart Serengeti with a game drive en route towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Arrive at Ngorongoro Simba A Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, descend 650 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day crater game drive.
  • Observe permanent resident wildlife supported by year-round water sources.
  • Look out for rhinoceros along with plains animals and birdlife.
  • Ascend the crater rim and return to camp for a hot lunch.
  • Drive back to Arusha, marking the end of the safari experience.

Meals included are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Serengeti National Park plains, Seronera Campsite, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Seronera Campsite, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your stay in Arusha and drop-off after the safari
  • Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser transport with pop-up roof, radio, cooler fridge, charging system, and first aid kit box
  • Camping safari according to the itinerary
  • Professional safari guide
  • Camping chef
  • Camping equipment included: twin tents, foam mattress, camp beds, pillows, sleeping bags, chairs, tables, and binoculars
  • All meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water and soft drinks
  • All activities mentioned
  • All park fees
  • Camping fees
  • Flying Doctors Air Ambulance Rescue (AMREF)

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money
  • Activities that are not mentioned in the tour package
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Services not mentioned in the program

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $850.00 — $1,590.00
Double Sharing $850.00 — $1,590.00

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