Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Camping Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees
  • 02 Discover abundant wildlife on multiple game drives in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Witness the Big Five and diverse animal species across vast plains
  • 04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional wildlife viewing, including rare black rhinos

Experience an unforgettable 5-day budget camping safari through Tanzania's most famous wildlife destinations. Journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, continue across the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and incredible wildlife diversity, and discover the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with rare animals like the black rhino.

Observe large herds of elephants and a variety of other wildlife species.

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 Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire's Baobabs and Elephant Herds

  • Depart from Arusha in the morning and travel to Tarangire National Park.
  • Discover the park's iconic baobab trees and vast savannahs.
  • Observe large herds of elephants and a variety of other wildlife species.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by nature.
  • Embark on an afternoon game drive to explore more of Tarangire's unique landscapes.
  • Arrive at a budget tented campsite in the evening.
  • Have dinner and spend the night under the star-lit African sky.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Budget tented campsite (inside or near the park)

2
Day 02

Through Ngorongoro Highlands to Central Serengeti

  • Wake up early and have breakfast at the campsite.
  • Drive through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti National Park.
  • Arrive at Seronera Campsite in Central Serengeti around midday.
  • Eat lunch and rest briefly before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
  • Explore the central Serengeti plains, renowned for abundant wildlife, including the Big Five.
  • Return to the campsite for dinner.
  • Sleep in your tent, surrounded by the sounds of nature.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping (inside Central Serengeti National Park)

3
Day 03

Predator Tracking and Plains Wildlife in Serengeti

  • Begin the day with an early morning game drive to witness predators in action.
  • Return to the campsite for a filling breakfast.
  • Relax at the campsite or explore nearby areas during mid-morning.
  • Head out again in the afternoon for a second game drive through different regions of the park.
  • Observe herds of wildebeest, zebras, and possibly lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
  • Have a picnic lunch in a designated scenic spot within the park.
  • Come back to the campsite for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping (Seronera Campsite)

4
Day 04

Game Viewing from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

  • Eat breakfast at the campsite before packing up.
  • Drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route.
  • Arrive at Simba Campsite on the crater rim in time for lunch or shortly afterward.
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive.
  • Spot a wide range of wildlife, including buffalo, hippos, lions, and the rare black rhino.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool or designated picnic area.
  • Ascend to the crater rim and return to the campsite for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Budget camping (Simba Campsite on the Crater Rim)

5
Day 05

Final Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Begin with an early breakfast at the campsite.
  • Descend once more into the crater for a final morning game drive.
  • Explore the crater floor and capture stunning wildlife photography.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch before beginning the return drive to Arusha.
  • Arrive in Arusha by afternoon, where your safari ends.
  • Proceed to the airport for your onward journey or continue with your travel plans.

Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation included)

Tarangire National Park, Seronera Campsite, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Seronera Campsite, Ngorongoro Crater

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

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities unless labeled as optional
  • The service of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser equipped with plugs for charging mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full air-conditioning system
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on full board and accommodation unless listed as an upgrade, as indicated in the program
  • Unlimited drinking water as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from and to home)
  • Domestic flights (such as from Arusha to Zanzibar)
  • Medical and luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and after the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline is US $10.00 per person per day)
  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport
  • Any government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees after booking
  • Any extra meal orders beyond the set menu meals included in the package

What to bring

  • Bring a camera and memory cards.
  • Pack a sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm.
  • Wear sturdy boots or sandals.
  • Carry a sun hat.
  • Take sunglasses.
  • Pack T-shirts or polo shirts (2 to 5, depending on how often you want to change).
  • Include lightweight sleeve shirts.
  • Bring shorts.
  • Pack long trousers.
  • Take socks.
  • Bring sleepwear.
  • Carry a travel towel.
  • Pack thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (especially during May to September).
  • Bring a raincoat and rain trousers during the rainy seasons (March to May and October to December).
  • Carry binoculars.
  • Bring sunscreen.
  • Pack wet wipes.
  • Carry insect repellent.
  • Bring personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.).
  • Take malaria tablets.
  • Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
  • Pack chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, and other devices.
  • Carry a power adapter to fit UK-style electrical sockets.

Know before you go

  • Start and end the tour in Arusha.
  • Receive assistance from the operator in selecting international or domestic flights, but book flights independently.
  • Fly to or from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) near Arusha - check prices accordingly.
  • Alternatively, fly to or from Arusha Airport (ARK) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya) - check prices accordingly.
  • Include transfer from and back to the airport as part of the package.
  • Arrange additional accommodation before and after the tour at an extra cost upon request.

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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