5 Day Camping Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
Safari
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha at approximately 0730 and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first game drives. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, classic savannah landscapes, and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the dry season.The park is also notable for its ancient baobab trees and excellent birdlife, with a wide range of species recorded year-round.In the late afternoon, transfer to Tarangire Public Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Tarangire guided walk
Set out at approximately 0730 for a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger and experienced guide. This activity offers a different perspective on the African bush, focusing on tracks, plants, insects, and smaller details often missed on game drives.
After your walk, transfer to Lake Manyara Highlands above Mto wa Mbu for overnight at Migombani Camp.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Early morning descent into the Crater for game drives with lunch in the Crater in hopes of witnessing the Big 5. In Africa, the Big Five is made up of the lion, rhinoceros, leopards, elephant and Cape buffalo. All of these animals are viewable within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including the crater and are protected thanks to the wildlife conservation efforts of Tanzania.
In the afternoon, we will transfer to the Lake Ndutu region, with visits en route to a Maasai boma, the historic Olduvai Gorge, and the fascinating Shifting Sands.
Late afternoon transfer to Nyani Public Campsite for your overnight stay.
Daya 4: Serengeti
After breakfast, depart at around 0730 for game drives in the Seronera region of the Serengeti. This area is famed for its year-round wildlife concentrations and is one of the best locations in East Africa for observing large predators in their natural environment.During your game drives, you may encounter prides of lion, solitary leopards resting in acacia trees, and cheetahs scanning the plains, alongside large herds of herbivores.
In the late afternoon, return to Nyani Public Campsite for your overnight stay.
Day 5: Serengeti to Arusha
Enjoy one final morning game drive in the Serengeti. Soak in your last views of the Serengeti region and its wildlife.
Safari route map
This map is not a comprehensive description of movements and shows only a selection of approximate landmarks along the safari's intended route.
Images of accommodation featured on this page are representative of the hotel / camp / lodge generally, and do not necessarily reflect the room / pitch you will be allocated.
This itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.
Arrive: Arrive\nat Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Arrive: Arrive\nat Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Arrive: Arrive\nat Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).