5 Days Camping Safari (Group Joining) – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara
This 5-day group joining camping safari is perfect for travelers who want a fuller Northern Circuit experience at a strong value, with more time in the Serengeti and a well-paced finish at Lake Manyara. Starting from Arusha, you explore Tarangire’s baobab landscapes and elephant herds, then continue to the Serengeti plains for big cats and classic wildlife scenes. The adventure continues to the Ngorongoro highlands for a full Crater safari, and the final day adds Lake Manyara—famous for groundwater forest, birdlife, and scenic viewpoints—before returning to Arusha.
Camping keeps the safari authentic and close to nature. Nights are spent at selected campsites along the route, allowing you to rest under the African sky while keeping the focus on wildlife time. You travel in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide, daily departures, and a maximum of six guests per jeep for comfortable viewing. Meals are included throughout and served in a practical safari style that matches the pace of the itinerary.
Pickup is available from Arusha town or your Arusha hotel, with drop-off in Arusha town or Arusha Airport. Guides are English-speaking (included). Other languages are available on request, subject to availability. If you need extra nights in Arusha, private upgrades, or help with timing and flights, our team can support you while keeping the same structure.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Overnight at Twiga Lodge & Campsite
Your safari begins with a morning pickup from Arusha town or your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing, you drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks with giant baobab trees and a river system that attracts wildlife throughout the year. Once inside the park, you start your first game drive and settle into safari rhythm as you scan for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and the many birds that thrive around the Tarangire River.
Your guide follows the best routes based on the day’s wildlife movement, stopping for strong sightings and perfect viewpoints. You enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, then continue game viewing into the afternoon. After the drive, you head to Twiga Lodge & Campsite for dinner and overnight, a practical and convenient base for your camping safari.
Overnight at Twiga Lodge & Campsite or Kizumba Campsite (camping).
Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park – Game Viewing En-Route – Overnight at Seronera Campsite
After breakfast, you begin the journey toward Serengeti National Park, traveling through changing landscapes as you move from the highlands toward the famous Serengeti ecosystem. The drive is scenic and helps you understand the scale of Northern Tanzania, while your guide shares insight about wildlife patterns and how the Serengeti’s habitats shape daily sightings.
When you enter the Serengeti, the safari becomes immediate. You begin game viewing en-route, watching for lions resting in the shade, cheetahs on open plains, elephants moving across grassland, and herds that draw predators into action. You continue to the central area, known as Seronera, which often offers strong year-round wildlife viewing thanks to water sources and good habitat variety.
In the evening, you arrive at Seronera Campsite for dinner and overnight, experiencing the Serengeti’s bush atmosphere in an authentic camping style.
Day 3: Serengeti Game Drive – Overnight at Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro Crater Rim)
Today is focused on Serengeti wildlife viewing. After breakfast, you head out for a game drive during prime hours, when animals are active and the light is ideal for photography. Your guide concentrates on productive areas including kopjes, open hunting grounds, and water lines where wildlife gathers. The Serengeti can deliver unforgettable moments—big cats, large herds, and dramatic landscapes that define the classic safari image.
After lunch, you begin your transfer toward the Ngorongoro highlands, leaving the wide plains behind and climbing into cooler air and crater-rim views. The goal is to position you for an early descent into the Crater the next day, which improves timing and maximizes wildlife opportunities. Arriving at the rim also offers a very different atmosphere from the Serengeti—quiet, cool, and dramatic.
Dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim (camping).
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Overnight at Kizumba Campsite or Twiga Lodge & Campsite
After an early breakfast, you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for one of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife experiences. The Crater is a natural amphitheater with grasslands, swamps, woodland areas, and a soda lake, supporting a high concentration of animals throughout the year. This is one of the best places to enjoy consistent sightings in a single day.
Expect excellent chances to see lions, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, and elephants, plus rich birdlife around the lake and wetlands. With luck, you may spot the rare black rhino. You enjoy a picnic lunch inside the Crater, then continue the game drive before ascending in the afternoon and driving toward your overnight stop.
Dinner and overnight at Kizumba Campsite or Twiga Lodge & Campsite (camping), depending on logistics and campsite availability.
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Departure to Arusha (Town or Airport)
After breakfast, you drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a final safari experience that contrasts beautifully with the open plains of the Serengeti. Manyara is known for its groundwater forest, scenic lake views, and excellent birdlife. The park also offers chances for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, and—depending on conditions—predators and other species that thrive in the forest and open areas.
You enjoy a game drive with stops at key viewpoints and wildlife areas, followed by lunch. This final day is designed to be relaxed and scenic, giving you time to absorb the journey and finish the safari with a different ecosystem and a fresh set of sightings.
After the Lake Manyara experience, you drive back to Arusha for drop-off at Arusha town or Arusha Airport, concluding your 5-day group joining camping safari.
Rate Per Person (USD)
| Package | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 Days Camping Safari | $1,100 |
Daily departures • Max 6 guests per safari jeep
Language Guides Available
- ✓English-speaking guide (included)
- ✓Other languages (on request)
Included
- ✓All park & conservation fees (Tarangire + Serengeti + Ngorongoro + Manyara)
- ✓Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with professional guide
- ✓4 nights camping: Twiga + Seronera + Simba + Kizumba or Twiga
- ✓Camping gear (tent, sleeping setup) and campsite services
- ✓Meals on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- ✓Pickup & drop-off: Arusha town/lodge + Arusha town/airport
Excluded
- ✗International flights & visas
- ✗Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- ✗Tips for guide and campsite staff
- ✗Personal items, alcohol, and anything not listed as included
