5 Days Tanzania Camping Safari

Morning:

• Early morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha by your friendly, experienced guide.
• Scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park—a hidden gem known for its wild, untamed beauty.

Midday:

• Begin your first game drive, cruising through golden savannahs dotted with massive baobab trees.
• Tarangire is elephant country—you'll likely see several herds, some just meters from your vehicle.
• Watch for giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and if you're lucky, lions or leopards in the shade.

Lunch:

• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, perhaps near the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink.

Afternoon:

• More game viewing as the day cools. This park has a peaceful, less-crowded feel compared to others.

Evening:

• Head to your lodge in the Karatu or Lake Manyara area. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and relax under the African sky.

Overnight: Tarangire campsite

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Morning:

• Early breakfast, then set off on the scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Option to stop at the Olduvai Gorge Museum (optional), known as the "Cradle of Mankind."

Midday:

• Arrive in the Serengeti Plains and begin your first Serengeti game drive en route to your lodge or camp.
• These endless grasslands are alive with wildlife—zebra herds, wildebeest, gazelles, and stalking big cats.

Lunch:

• Enjoy a picnic lunch or boxed meal while on the move, surrounded by the vastness of the savannah.

Afternoon:

• Game drive continues into central Serengeti, the most iconic region for wildlife sightings.

Look out for lions lounging in the sun, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and elephants crossing your path.

Evening:

• Arrive at your camp or lodge just before sunset. A warm shower, hearty dinner, and the distant sound of hyenas set the mood for an unforgettable night.

Overnight: Seronera Campsite

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tanzania’s crown jewel. Endless golden plains, dramatic sunsets, and the iconic Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Whether you visit during migration season or not, the big cats, vast landscapes, and sheer volume of animals make it unforgettable.

• A full day in the Serengeti, exploring the plains where wildlife roams freely.
• Go on morning and afternoon game drives—perfect time for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and huge herds of herbivores.
• Optional: Visit a research station or enjoy a sunset bush sundowner.
• This is the Africa of your imagination—wide skies, golden grass, and the thrill of the wild.

Overnight: Seronera Campsite

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands – Sunrise Safari & Big Cats

Early Morning:

• Optional sunrise game drive—a magical time to see predators on the move and golden light over the plains.
• Return to camp for breakfast, then pack up and start your journey back toward Ngorongoro.

Midday:

• En route game drive as you exit Serengeti—more chances to spot lions, elephants, and even leopards.
• Stop for lunch on the way, possibly at a scenic picnic site.

Afternoon:

• Arrive in the Ngorongoro Highlands, where cool mountain air and green farmland offer a refreshing change from the plains.
• Optional short walk or cultural visit (time permitting).

Evening:

• Check into your lodge nestled in the highlands. Enjoy dinner and rest before your final safari day.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early Morning:

• Optional sunrise game drive—a magical time to see predators on the move and golden light over the plains.
• Return to camp for breakfast, then pack up and start your journey back toward Ngorongoro.

Midday:

• En route game drive as you exit Serengeti—more chances to spot lions, elephants, and even leopards.
• Stop for lunch on the way, possibly at a scenic picnic site.

Afternoon:

• Arrive in the Ngorongoro Highlands, where cool mountain air and green farmland offer a refreshing change from the plains.
• Optional short walk or cultural visit (time permitting).

Evening:

• Check into your lodge nestled in the highlands. Enjoy dinner and rest before your final safari day.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early Morning:

• Early breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—an ancient caldera that shelters over 25,000 animals.
• This is a top spot to complete your Big Five sightings.

Morning to Midday:

• Explore the crater floor with your guide on a game drive:
  • Lions, elephants, and massive buffalo are common.
  • If you’re lucky, you may spot a rare black rhino.
  • See flocks of flamingos and lazy hippos at Lake Magadi.
  • Picnic lunch by the hippo pool—a classic safari experience.

Afternoon:

• Begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.
• Drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch