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5-Day Private Camping Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

📅5 Days / 4 Nights
🦁Private Safari
👥Private — 2 to 6 People
💰$1,530
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🌍 Safari Overview
5 Days / 4 Nights
Duration
Private — 2 to 6 People
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October and January to February for a drier safari and beach combination.
Best Season
Private Safari
Tour Style
Private
Accommodation

This 5-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, Full Day in Serengeti National Park and the remaining scheduled stops.

The itinerary is arranged as a private departure, allowing the guide to manage driving time and stops around the agreed route. The published schedule should be checked against the requested travel dates before confirmation.

Overnight stays use a mix of camping and lodge accommodation, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route.

Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, Accommodation during safari, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner).

✨ Safari Highlights

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Serengeti game drives
Drive across the Serengeti plains with time set aside for wildlife viewing.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
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Zanzibar connection
Link the mainland route with Zanzibar using the flights or transfers listed in the package.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
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  • After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, the third-largest national park in Tanzania and one of the best places in East Africa to see large elephant herds.
  • The park is famous for its iconic baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which acts as a lifeline during the dry season, attracting a wide variety of wildlife.
  • Expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and an impressive diversity of birdlife with over 300 species recorded.
  • After an exciting game drive, you will head to your lodge located outside the park for dinner and overnight stay.
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range lodge near Tarangire)
🍽️Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included), Non-alcoholic drinks
2
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
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  • After breakfast, you will depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, driving through the scenic highlands and vast plains. You will stop for lunch at Naabi Hill Gate, the entrance to the Serengeti.
  • After lunch, enjoy your first game drive in this iconic park, home to large predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as vast herds of herbivores.
  • Optional Experience: Along the way, you may visit a traditional Maasai village (extra cost) to experience the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Maasai people.
🏕️Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti)
🍽️All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
3
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
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  • Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park, particularly the Seronera region, known for its high concentration of wildlife.
  • The Serengeti hosts one of the largest lion populations in Africa, with over 3,000 lions, thanks to the abundance of prey.
  • Leopards are often seen resting in acacia trees, while cheetahs roam the open plains.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, followed by an afternoon game drive as you continue searching for the Big Five and other wildlife.
🏕️Land of Nature Camp (Central Serengeti)
🍽️All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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  • After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • You will have a picnic lunch along the way and continue with game viewing as you exit the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate.
  • In the afternoon, arrive at the crater rim where you will spend the night, surrounded by breathtaking views. drinks
🏕️Budget Camping (Ngorongoro Crater Rim)
🍽️All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks
5
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
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  • After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
  • This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations, home to an incredible concentration of animals within its enclosed ecosystem.
  • You may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and, with luck, the rare black rhino.
  • After your game drive and picnic lunch, you will ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
🏕️No accommodation (End of tour)
🍽️Breakfast & Lunch included, Dinner not included, Non-alcoholic drinks

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
Budget & Camping: n/a* $1950 $1680 $1530 $1530 $1510

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

🏕️ Your Accommodations

Land of Nature Camp
Luxury Tented Camp

Land of Nature Camp

★★★☆☆
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Luxury Tented Camp

Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Lodge

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luxury-lodge

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

★★★★★
From $1,200–$2,500 per person / night
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lodge

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★★
From $450–$850 per person / night
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mid-range

Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro

★★★★☆
From $200–$350 per person / night

✅ What's Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • Accommodation during safari
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 5-Day Private Camping Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The planned route includes Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 5-Day Private Camping Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 5 days and 4 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 5-Day Private Camping Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
June to October and January to February for a drier safari and beach combination.
Where do guests stay on 5-Day Private Camping Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range lodge near Tarangire), Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti), Land of Nature Camp (Central Serengeti), Budget Camping (Ngorongoro Crater Rim). Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 5-Day Private Camping Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included), Non-alcoholic drinks; All meals included, Non-alcoholic drinks; Breakfast & Lunch included, Dinner not included, Non-alcoholic drinks. Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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