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Discover the ultimate 5-day Tanzania private camping safari which offers you an authentic and immersive wildlife experience, combining four of the Northern Circuit’s most iconic destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travelers who enjoy adventure and close-to-nature experiences, the safari features guided game drives, scenic landscapes, and overnight stays at well-equipped public campsites. You will encounter a remarkable variety of wildlife, from large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees to the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. With professional guides, camping equipment, and freshly prepared meals, this safari delivers both comfort and discovery while keeping you connected to the wild heart of Tanzania.
- You visit
- Arusha(Start) TarangireSerengetiNgorongoroLake Manyara Arusha(End)
- Highlights
- Wildlife safaris
- Vehicle used
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After an early morning pick-up from Arusha, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive through Maasai plains and rural villages. Upon arrival, you will begin your first game drive, exploring a park renowned for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and rich birdlife. The Tarangire River acts as a lifeline for wildlife, attracting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many antelope species, especially during the dry season. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while taking in the natural surroundings. In the late afternoon, you will continue with a short game drive before heading to the budget lodge at Mto wa Mbu. Dinner will be prepared by the safari cook, followed by an overnight stay.
Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Following an early breakfast, you will drive toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area with breathtaking views along the way. As you enter Serengeti National Park, the landscape opens into vast savannah plains that stretch as far as the eye can see. You will enjoy a game drive en route to your campsite, with chances to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of plains game. The Serengeti is also famous for the Great Migration, depending on the season. After an eventful afternoon of wildlife viewing, you will arrive at the central Serengeti campsite for dinner and overnight, enjoying a true bush camping experience.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tumbili Campsite
Day 3: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
This day is dedicated to exploring the wonders of Serengeti National Park and overnight near the Ngorongoro Crater in Ngorongoro Conservation Area with morning and afternoon game drives. You may choose an early morning drive to witness predators hunting at sunrise, followed by breakfast at the campsite. The day will be spent tracking wildlife across different areas of the park, including kopjes where lions often rest and open plains favored by grazing animals. A picnic lunch will be served in the bush, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the Serengeti National Park environment. In the late afternoon, you will return to the campsite for dinner and overnight, reflecting on the day’s remarkable sightings under the starlit African sky.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Simba Campsite
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Full Day - Mto wa Mbu
After breakfast, you will depart Serengeti National Park with a final game drive as you head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor hosts a dense concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the rare black rhinoceros. You will enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool while taking in the stunning crater scenery. In the afternoon, you will ascend the Ngorongoro crater rim and proceed to a nearby campsite for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a final day of game viewing. This compact yet diverse park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and rich birdlife, including flamingos along the lake shores. You will enjoy a game drive through groundwater forests, open grasslands, and lakeside areas, offering a perfect finale to your safari. After a picnic lunch, you will begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. This marks the end of your 5-day Tanzania private camping safari, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
