Experience a 5-day private camping safari through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin in Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobabs and large elephant herds, continue to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park in search of the Big Five and abundant wildlife, then explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy personalized guiding, authentic camping under the stars, and unforgettable game drives in spectacular landscapes.
Life on Safari
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your accommodation in Arusha or from Kilimanjaro International Airport. After a short briefing, you will drive for approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, allowing you to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
In the late afternoon, continue with wildlife viewing as you make your way toward the park exit. After the game drive, you will be transferred to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay under the African sky.
Tarangire Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
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| Best Time To Visit | July to November (Animals gather along the Tarangire River) |
| High Season | June to October (Park is busy with visitors) |
| Best Weather | June to October (Dry season with minimal rainfall) |
Accommodation:
Budget Camping (Outside Tarangire NP)
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included)
- Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast at the campsite, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destination. The journey takes approximately 6 hours, passing through spectacular landscapes and offering views of local villages and the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, you will begin an exciting game drive across the park’s vast plains, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic location inside the park, allowing you to enjoy the wilderness while surrounded by nature. After lunch, continue exploring the Serengeti and searching for more wildlife before heading to the campsite in the late afternoon.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite, where you can relax under the stars and experience the unique atmosphere of the African bush.
Serengeti Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
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| Best Time To Visit | January to February & June to October (Varies by migration patterns) |
| High Season | July to March (Seronera area can be busy) |
| Best Weather | June to October (Dry season, ideal for wildlife viewing) |
Accommodation:
Budget Camping (Inside Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast at the campsite, you will set out for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, exploring its endless plains and diverse habitats. The Serengeti is renowned for its abundant wildlife. It offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos, as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeests. Your experienced guide will take you to the best wildlife-viewing areas while sharing insights about the ecosystem and animal behavior. A picnic lunch will be served at a designated site inside the park, allowing you to enjoy the stunning surroundings. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive in search of more wildlife and spectacular scenery.
As the day comes to an end, you will return to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness under the stars.
Accommodation:
Budget Camping (Inside Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, giving you another opportunity to spot wildlife and take in the beauty of the park’s endless plains. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many other species that call the Serengeti home. Around midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes as you leave the Serengeti and ascend into the cool, scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Upon arrival at the campsite, you will have time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Dinner will be served at the campsite, followed by an overnight stay, preparing you for the next day’s exploration of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodation:
Budget Camping (Ngorongoro Crater Rim)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast, you will descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Often referred to as Africa’s Eden, the crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Surrounded by towering crater walls, this unique ecosystem offers some of the best wildlife-viewing opportunities in Tanzania. During your exploration, you will stop at a scenic picnic site near a hippo pool to enjoy lunch while taking in the spectacular surroundings. After lunch, continue with a short game drive before ascending from the crater and beginning your journey back to Arusha.
Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your accommodation in Arusha or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.
Ngorongoro Crater Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time To Visit | June to October (Excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July to March (Expect crowds) |
| Best Weather | June to October (Dry season with little rainfall) |
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & Lunch included
- Dinner not included
- Non-alcoholic drinks
Price Per Person (All year round)
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- A professional driver/guide
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Taxes/VAT
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides
- International and domestic flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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