Experience a 4-day private camping safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Explore Tarangire’s elephant-filled landscapes, witness the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, and enjoy a breathtaking game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Each night, camp under the stars with meals prepared by your safari chef, offering an authentic and immersive adventure in Tanzania’s wilderness.
Life on Safari
Your safari begins with a warm pickup from your hotel in Arusha, where your guide greets you and briefs you about the journey ahead. After loading your luggage and ensuring everything is in order, you depart for Tarangire National Park, a beautiful wilderness known for its ancient baobab trees and impressive elephant population. As you enter the park, you embark on an unhurried game drive, exploring river valleys, open plains, and woodland areas where lions, giraffes, zebras, and a wide range of birdlife thrive. Your guide will help you spot wildlife and share insights about the ecosystem. Later in the afternoon, you drive to your lodge or camp located near the park, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day’s adventure.
Safari Season Overview – Tarangire
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–November (wildlife gathers along the river) |
| High Season | June–October |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Budget camping – Outisde Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast in Mto wa Mbu, you begin your scenic journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, offering sweeping views of volcanic landscapes and Maasai settlements along the way. As you descend onto the Serengeti plains, the environment opens into endless savannas filled with grazing wildlife and predators on the move. You will enjoy game viewing as soon as you enter the park, taking time to observe the rhythms of the wilderness, from roaming buffalo herds to elegant cheetahs scanning the horizon. Throughout the afternoon, your guide will navigate through varied habitats as you head toward your camp. On arrival, settle in, enjoy a hot meal, and experience the magic of the Serengeti’s night skies.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March (Seronera area can be busy) |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Budget camping – Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Begin the day with an early game drive across the Serengeti, taking advantage of the cool morning hours when wildlife is most active. Lions may be returning from a hunt, hyenas might still be roaming, and large herds of antelope move gracefully through the golden light. Your guide will help you explore key areas known for abundant wildlife, ensuring you get the most from your final morning in the Serengeti. After the drive, you start your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying views of rolling plains and volcanic formations. As you climb to the crater rim, the temperature cools, and lush vegetation surrounds you. You arrive at an accommodation perched above the crater, where you enjoy dinner, breathtaking views, and a peaceful overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti National Park
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Budget camping (Inside Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
On your final safari day, you descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a natural sanctuary hosting one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The morning is spent exploring its diverse landscapes — open grasslands, woodlands, and lakes that attract lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and an impressive variety of bird species. With luck, you may even spot the endangered black rhino. After a rewarding game drive, you ascend the crater wall and begin your return journey to Arusha. Depending on your travel plans, your guide will drop you off either at your hotel for rest or directly at the airport for your onward flight. This marks the end of a memorable four-day safari filled with remarkable wildlife encounters.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro Crater
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Price Per Person (All year round)
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides, driver & cook
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accomodation before and at the end of the hour
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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