Tanzania · Camping Safari

5-Day Camping Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the diverse landscapes of Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Witness the incredible wildlife concentration in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Marvel at the breathtaking views of Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Enjoy game drives through some of Tanzania's most iconic safari landscapes

Enjoy a 5-day camping safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover Tarangire's grassy plains and acacia woodlands, home to massive elephant herds and a variety of wildlife, then continue to the endless plains of the Serengeti, where the Seronera area and Seronera River attract an exceptional concentration of animals. Visit the mesmerizing Ngorongoro Crater, known for its abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery. With game drives, memorable camping, and remarkable landscapes throughout, this adventure offers a classic Tanzanian safari experience.

Enjoy a 5-day camping safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive Adventure

After breakfast, the tour departs. Your first stop is Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases before you head off on safari. Afterwards, continue to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch.

2
Day 02

Journey to Serengeti and Seronera

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park, the oldest and most popular national park and a worldwide wonder.

Then head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. Featuring the Seronera River, this area provides a valuable water source and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species.

Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight will be at the campsites.

3
Day 03

Serengeti Wildlife Experience

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park, the oldest and most popular national park and a worldwide wonder.

Then head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. Featuring the Seronera River, this area provides a valuable water source and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species.

Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight will be at the tented campsites.

4
Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Olduvai Gorge

Enjoy an early morning game drive and then depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, boasting a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of 'Nutcracker Man' and 'Handy Man', both very significant links in the chain of human evolution.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, where you will have dinner and stay overnight.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

After an early breakfast, descend into the crater. The rich pasture and permanent water of the crater floor support a large resident population of wildlife of up to 25,000 predominant grazing animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants.

Visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. Many flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Moshi for dinner and overnight, or enjoy a drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport.

Tarangire National Park, Seronera area, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Seronera area, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide and safari cook
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water (3 litres per person per day)
  • Overnight stays in tents
  • Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, camping furniture, etc.)
  • All national park fees

What's Not Included

  • Extras at the lodges, i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
  • International and internal flights
  • Tips - recommended
  • Extra activities
  • Sleeping bags
  • Anything not listed above

What to bring

  • 1-2 long-sleeved shirts
  • Warm sweater or light jacket (the temperature in Ngorongoro falls to 0 degrees Celsius in the evening and in the morning)
  • Regular, light shirts or T-shirts (preferably one for every day of safari)
  • 1-2 pairs of light cotton trousers; avoid blue or black clothes, as these can attract tsetse flies and make your safari uncomfortable
  • Shorts or a loose skirt for the ladies
  • Swimsuit/trunks (most lodges offer a swimming pool)
  • A hat for the sun (a visor or another cap is also acceptable)
  • Camera and memory cards
  • Flashlight
  • Binoculars. The jeep will have 2 binoculars, but you can bring your own.
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines, although first aid will be available in the jeep.
  • You may notice that many travellers on safari wear khaki or neutral colours and avoid bright whites or fluorescent colours. There are several reasons for this: firstly, you will blend in with nature better by wearing neutral tones, whether you are walking or seated in the car; secondly, some areas of Tanzania are very dusty, and khaki-coloured items are less likely to show discolouration from safari dust than white garments.

Know before you go

  • Choose a season based on what you want to see.
  • Choose your safari guide carefully.
  • A longer safari increases your chances of seeing the Big Five.
  • Wear the correct clothing.
  • Bring the right photography or video equipment.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,390.00 — $2,670.00
Double Sharing $1,390.00 — $1,750.00

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