Tanzania · Camping Safari

5-Day Camping Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
  • 02 Learn about the Big Five in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 04 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant migration

Experience a camping safari across Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. Get up close to the Big Five and other wildlife while exploring some of the country's most beautiful parks and conservation areas. From the birdlife of Lake Manyara to the vast plains of the Serengeti and the dramatic setting of Ngorongoro Crater, this 5-day safari offers a classic African wildlife experience under stunning skies.

From the birdlife of Lake Manyara to the vast plains of the Serengeti and the dramatic setting of Ngorongoro Crater, this 5-day safari offers a classic African wildlife experience under stunning skies.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari

  • After breakfast, depart from Arusha to visit Lake Manyara National Park. The park has a rich variety of wildlife, birds, and vegetation. Its highly alkaline lake is home to dozens of flamingos and many other bird species.

Overnight at Haven Nature Camp outside the park in a tent with full board.

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, depart towards Serengeti National Park.

  • After crossing the Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro area, descend to the west.

  • Across the great plains of the Serengeti, observe various species of animals. Serengeti is known for its immense concentrations of wildebeest, zebras, and their predators, with a constantly rotating migration in search of pasture.

  • Visit a Maasai village to learn about their culture and lifestyle.

  • After getting the permit at Nabii Gate, follow the tracks to spot animals before arriving at the Serengeti camp.

Overnight at Sseronera Camp in a tent with full board.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

  • Go for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, following different routes to approach animals in this beautiful scenery.

Overnight at Seronera Camp in a tent with full board.

4
Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater. This is a unique place, surrounded by a natural frame created to protect wildlife while allowing the Maasai population to live in this territory.

  • Spot rhino, buffalo, Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and more.

  • After visiting the crater, ascend and depart for Haven Nature Camp.

Overnight at Haven Nature Camp in a tent with full board.

5
Day 05

Tarangire National Park and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast and arranging the luggage, depart for Tarangire National Park. Its name comes from the Tarangire River, which provides water for animals during the dry season.

  • Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, lions, leopard, cheetah, and dik-dik. The park is also known for its baobab trees.

  • After the game drive in Tarangire, depart towards Arusha at around 3:30 pm.

  • Arrive in Arusha.

Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees indicated in the program

  • All campsite fees indicated in the program

  • Full accommodation during the safari (B, L, D)

  • English-speaking Tanzanian guides and drivers

  • Cook

  • Two 4x4 Land Cruisers with open roofs for wildlife spotting during game drives

  • Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, table, and chairs)

  • Toilet and shower facilities at the campsite

  • Cooking materials

  • 2 litres of Kilimanjaro water per person during the safari

What's Not Included

  • Flights (local and international)

  • Visa

  • Personal expenses

  • Drinks such as beer

  • Tips for the team (drivers and guide)

  • Clients' equipment (bags, sleeping bag, and clothes)

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 5 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $860.00 — $1,150.00
Double Sharing $860.00 — $1,150.00

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