Tanzania · Camping Safari

5-Day Camping Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the famous and serene Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Learn about animal behaviour, different cultures, and the flora of Tanzania
  • 03 Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken caldera in the world
  • 04 Spot buffaloes, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles in Tarangire National Park

Embark on this 5-day camping safari across some of Tanzania's most famous national parks, including Tarangire and Serengeti, and marvel at the Ngorongoro Crater. Encounter rich wildlife habitats during game drives and enjoy the atmosphere of public campsites inside the parks. The journey ends after an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.

Embark on this 5-day camping safari across some of Tanzania's most famous national parks, including Tarangire and Serengeti, and marvel at the Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Depart from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive.
  • Stop for a picnic lunch in the afternoon. After lunch, continue the game drive until evening.
  • During the dry season, spot buffaloes, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. The shores of Lake Barungi inside the park also attract various bird species, including kingfishers and white-bellied birds.

Drive to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, set off on a long drive to Serengeti National Park.

  • Stop for a picnic lunch on the way.
  • Arrive at Serengeti National Park and head out for an evening game drive.

Continue to camp at the Seronera centre of Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

  • After breakfast, go on a full-day game drive in the national park.
  • In the late afternoon, stop for a picnic lunch and then continue with the game drive.
  • Look out for lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, cheetahs, antelopes, gazelles, hippos, and many species of birds and reptiles during the drive.

Return to camp at Seronera for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • Those with bookings for hot air balloon safaris will be picked up from camp at 05:00 am for 06:00 am departures.
  • Enjoy 90 minutes of aerial adventure, a bush breakfast, and champagne before continuing with a short game drive back to camp for brunch.

  • Pack your bags and leave for the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Arrive at Ngorongoro for dinner and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, go on an ascending drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Enjoy a game drive in the conservation area.
  • Spot lions, waterbucks, hippos, baboons, black rhinos, warthogs, and many more. Even the Maasai tribe around the region thrive here.

Stop for lunch.

In the late evening, descend from the crater rim and drive back to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Professional Tanzania safari guide
  • Food and beverages
  • All parking fees

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Optional activities
  • Tips for hotels and driver
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees

What to bring

  • Safari equipment
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Safari dressing

Know before you go

  • Terms and conditions

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 $1,605.00 — $2,015.00
Double Sharing $1,605.00 — $1,795.00

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