5-Day Tanzania Camping Safari To Serengeti National Park

The itinerary

1. 1

   Overview

   • 5-Day Tanzania Camping Safari to Serengeti National Park
   • Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro Crater
   • This is a 5-day group tour. This tour takes you around the famous north circuit parks Serengeti is famous for over a million wildebeest migrating alongside over 250000 zebras. The Ngorongoro Crater is the highlighted park with its beautiful landscapes. It is easier to see animals as it is a crater floor. Then go to Tarangire, which is like a smaller Serengeti but famous for the many numbers of elephants. Lastly, visit Lake Manyara, famous for tree-climbing lions though they are rarely seen.
   • Life on Safari
   • After breakfast, your safari begins with a short stop in Arusha town for any last-minute purchases before heading into the wilderness.
   • You will then proceed to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees. The park forms part of a major seasonal migration route supporting up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeests, and 30,000 zebras.
   • In the late afternoon, you will exit the park and drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight camping.
   • Safari Season Overview – Tarangire
   • Accommodation:Budget camping (Tarangire area)
   • Meals & Drinks:All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
   • After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park (approximately 6 hours including stops), passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
   • You will stop briefly at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for about 20 minutes to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.
2. 2

   Part 1

   • An optional visit to a Maasai village can also be arranged (USD 10–20 entry fee). Here, you will learn about their traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage.
   • Arrive in Serengeti in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive in the Seronera region until sunset, with chances to witness predators in action.
   • Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
   • Accommodation:Budget camping (Inside Serengeti National Park)
   • Meals & Drinks:All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
   • After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, maximizing wildlife sightings.
   • Later, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with en-route game viewing as you exit the park. Continue toward Simba Campsite near the Ngorongoro Crater rim (approximately 2-hour drive).
   • Arrive in the evening and settle in for dinner and overnight stay. Wildlife sightings are also possible around the campsite.
3. 3

   Part 2

   • Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
   • Accommodation:Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro rim) – Budget camping
   • Meals & Drinks:All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
   • After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife ecosystems.
   • The crater floor offers excellent chances to spot the endangered black rhino, along with elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and numerous other species. Wildlife is highly concentrated, making sightings frequent and rewarding.
   • After lunch, continue with game viewing before ascending the crater and driving to Mto wa Mbu near Lake Manyara for overnight camping.
   • Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
   • Accommodation:Budget camping (Ngorongoro area)
4. 4

   Part 3

   • Meals & Drinks:All meals includedNon-alcoholic drinks
   • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse birdlife, including large flocks of flamingos, and its rare tree-climbing lions.
   • Enjoy a game drive through varied habitats where you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, monkeys, and numerous bird species. Visit the Hippo Pool and hot springs while exploring the park.
   • After your safari experience, drive back to Arusha where you will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your journey.
   • Safari Season Overview – Lake Manyara
   • Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
   • Meals & Drinks:Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)Non-alcoholic drinks
   • All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
5. 5

   Part 4

   • All Park entrances & taxes
   • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
   • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
   • All camping equipment
   • 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
   • Roundtrip airport transfer
   • All Taxes/VAT
6. 6

   Part 5

   • Sleeping bag
   • Tips for guides, driver & cook
   • International and domestic flights
   • Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
   • Bath towels
   • Tanzania Visa fee
   • Balloons in Serengeti ($600 per person )
   • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
7. 7

   Part 6

   • 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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   Part 7

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