5-DAY PRIVATE SERENGETI, NGORONGORO & TARANGIRE SAFARI
Join our 5-day private camping best seller, a budget-friendly adventure through Tanzania’s legendary northern circuit. Travel with your dedicated guide/driver and chef, experiencing the elephant herds of Tarangire and the unforgettable Ngorongoro Crater. The crater’s unique landscape and abundant wildlife make it a true highlight. This tour provides plenty of time to immerse yourself in the beauty and wildlife of each park.
Overall Experience:
- Private and Personalized:
- Being a private tour, you’ll enjoy exclusivity, with a dedicated guide/driver and vehicle. This allows for flexibility and tailored experiences.
- Expect personalized attention and the ability to focus on your specific interests.
- Diverse Landscapes and Wildlife:
- You’ll witness the stunning variety of Tanzania’s northern circuit, from the vast plains of the Serengeti to the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater and the elephant-rich Tarangire National Park.
- Expect a high concentration of wildlife, including the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo).
- Accommodation:
- Depending on the chosen tour package, accommodation can range from comfortable lodges to immersive camping experiences.
- Expect to be surrounded by nature, even when staying in lodges.
- Expert Guidance:
- Your guide/driver will possess extensive knowledge of the parks, wildlife, and local culture.
- Expect them to provide insightful information and enhance your wildlife viewing experience.
Key Wildlife to Expect:
- Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinoceroses, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, hippos, and various antelope species.
- A wide variety of birdlife.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Prepare for an unforgettable day, starting with an 8:30 am pickup for your journey to Tarangire National Park (2-hour drive). This park is a haven of baobab trees and home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population, offering incredible opportunities to observe these majestic animals. Our game drive will be tailored to maximize your chances of spotting the elusive predators, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
Enjoy a delightful lunch at the Tarangire River picnic site, where you can watch animals against a stunning river backdrop. Be prepared for some lighthearted antics from the local monkeys and baboons, who may try to share your meal.
Our wildlife exploration continues throughout the afternoon, leading to an evening of authentic wild camping in Tarangire, a far cry from the bustling camps of the central Serengeti, offering a truly immersive wilderness experience.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping
Day 2: Tarangire & mto wa mbu
We’ll begin with an early game drive in Tarangire, taking advantage of the prime wildlife viewing hours. After this, we’ll journey to Mto wa Mbu for lunch and relaxation. Our afternoon will be active and culturally rich, as we explore the local area by bicycle. We’ll cycle through farms, villages, and forests, encountering local tribes and enjoying the area’s natural features such as waterfalls. We will return to our lodge in the evening.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Day 3: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After an 8:30 am breakfast, we’ll depart Mto wa Mbu for the Serengeti, a 6-hour drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We’ll pause for a quick 20-minute view of the Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, you can choose to experience a Maasai village visit (optional, additional cost). We’ll then proceed to the Serengeti’s Seronera area, where a late afternoon game drive will immerse you in the park’s iconic landscapes and wildlife, culminating in a stunning Serengeti sunset. Keep an eye out for potential predator sightings!
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping
Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
An early 6:30 am breakfast fuels us for a morning filled with incredible wildlife encounters on a Serengeti game drive. We’ll explore until lunchtime, then return to camp for a meal and to pack. Our afternoon game drive doubles as our Serengeti exit, leading us to Simba Campsite, perched near the Ngorongoro Crater rim (a 2-hour drive). Keep your eyes peeled – animals are often seen right at the campsite! Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and an overnight stay at Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation: Budget camping
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Experience the wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater (Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region). Starting with a 6:15 am descent, your morning will be dedicated to finding the rare black rhino, the crater’s most elusive resident. Enjoy a midday game drive and lunch within the crater before ascending around 12:45 pm. Then, prepare for your journey back to Arusha. Your tour includes breakfast and lunch, followed by a transfer to your Arusha hotel and a provided airport transfer.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro
END OF THE TOUR
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day se
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha
- Book your own international flights when using this operator
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Important to Know
Rates Per Person
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.