Highlights
- Explore three world-famous parks: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
- Spot the Big Five and diverse wildlife on expertly guided game drives
- Experience an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Central Serengeti
- Relax in your preferred accommodations offering both comfort & authentic safari
- Enjoy a perfectly crafted itinerary that maximizes wildlife viewing
Description
Join us for an unforgettable 4-day camping safari through Tanzania’s iconic national parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Starting and ending in Arusha, this adventure offers authentic wilderness experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and close encounters with the Big Five.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbu
Depart Arusha early and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park, exploring rich wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. In the evening, proceed to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Jua Manyara Campsite (Mto wa Mbu)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner, bottled drinking water
Day 2: Mto wa Mbu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy your first game drive across the vast Serengeti plains, home to predators and large herds of herbivores. Later, head to your campsite for dinner and overnight stay in the wilderness.
Overnight: Tumbili Public Campsite (Serengeti)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, bottled drinking water
Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy an early morning in the Serengeti with game viewing as the savannah comes to life, with an optional hot air balloon safari offering a breathtaking sunrise experience over the plains, followed by a bush breakfast. Continue with a morning game drive before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the crater rim area in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Simba Public Campsite (Ngorongoro)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, bottled drinking water
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, home to the Big Five and diverse birdlife. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend and return to Arusha in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, bottled drinking water
Drop-off: Arusha hotel
Includes
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha
Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof throughout the safari
All national park fees
Hot air balloon experience for respective options
Early morning game drive
Champagne celebration and bush breakfast
Professional, experienced safari driver-guide
Full-board meals during the safari
Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
Overnight stays in tents with sleeping mattresses
Camping equipment such as tables, chairs, and cooking gear
Services of a professional safari chef
Safari certificates
All activities as per the itinerary
Excludes
Travel and medical insurance highly recommended
For options that do not include the balloon activity, the hot air balloon experience can be added at an additional cost of USD 530 per person
Personal expenses (e.g., telephone calls, laundry, souvenirs)
Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and chef
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
