5 DAY CAMPING SAFARI
5 Day Camping Safari Highlights
Tarangire National Park
Known for large elephant herds and baobab trees. Diverse wildlife includes lions, giraffes, and zebras.
Serengeti National Park
Famous for the Great Migration and vast savannah plains. Spot the Big Five and witness spectacular wildlife interactions.
Full Day in Serengeti
Explore Serengeti’s central region for more predator sightings. Endless opportunities to see wildebeest, zebras, and lions.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Home to Maasai communities and rich wildlife. Scenic landscapes surround the world’s largest volcanic caldera.
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
The crater hosts a dense population of animals like rhinos, elephants, and flamingos. Its unique ecosystem offers unforgettable game viewing.
Day 1: Arusha-Tarangire National Park
Morning: Start your safari with an early departure from Arusha (around 7:00 AM), heading towards Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, giant baobab trees, and varied wildlife.
Game Drive: Upon arrival, embark on a morning game drive. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a wide array of birdlife along the Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline.
Lunch: Picnic lunch inside the park at one of its scenic viewpoints.
Afternoon Game Drive: Continue exploring Tarangire’s landscapes, including wetlands, woodlands, and open savannah, home to antelopes, leopards, and buffalos.
Evening: Arrive at a nearby campsite for a traditional dinner and overnight under the stars.
Overnight: Tarangire Campsite.
Day 2: Tarangire-Serengeti National Park
Morning: After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing landscapes from the lush highlands to the vast, open Serengeti plains.
Midday Arrival: Arrive in the Serengeti (via Naabi Hill Gate), stopping for lunch at a picnic site with breathtaking views of the savannah.
Afternoon Game Drive: After lunch, begin an exciting game drive in the central Serengeti (Seronera area), known for its high predator density. Look out for prides of lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as elephants, zebras, and wildebeests.
Evening: Set up camp in a designated campsite and enjoy dinner surrounded by the Serengeti’s beauty.
Overnight: Serengeti Campsite.
Day- 3 Full Day in Serengeti Park
Morning: Start the day early with a sunrise game drive. Early morning offers the best chance to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs on the hunt, as well as other nocturnal animals returning to their dens.
Midday: After a few hours of thrilling game viewing, return to camp for breakfast, then head back out for a full day of exploration. Visit iconic Serengeti spots, including the Seronera River, kopjes (rock formations), and migration corridors.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
Afternoon Game Drive: Continue exploring Serengeti’s vast plains, where the annual Great Migration takes place (depending on the season). Marvel at the endless herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles.
Evening: Return to the campsite for dinner and relaxation after an adventurous day.
Overnight: Serengeti Campsite.
Day 4: Serengeti-Ngorongoro
Morning: After breakfast, depart from Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy one last game drive en route as you leave Serengeti.
Midday: Stop for lunch at a scenic viewpoint, possibly overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.
Afternoon: Arrive at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set up camp near the crater rim, where you can take in the stunning views.
Evening: Relax at your campsite, located on the crater rim, with breathtaking sunset views over the crater’s edge. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Rim Campsite.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater-to Arusha
Morning: Start early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. The crater floor is home to over 30,000 animals, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, and a variety of birds, including flamingos around Lake Magadi.
Game Drive: Explore the crater’s unique ecosystems—lush forest, open grassland, and swamps—providing habitats for a diversity of wildlife.
Lunch: Picnic lunch on the crater floor, surrounded by the crater’s scenic landscapes.
Afternoon: After the game drive, ascend the crater and begin the return journey to Arusha.
Evening Arrival: Arrive back in Arusha by late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable 5-day safari adventure.
