6-Day Tanzania Group Camping Big Five Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Airport to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your transfer driver and driven to Arusha, where you’ll check in at Arusha Tourist Inn. The rest of the day is free for you to relax at the hotel. In the evening, you will receive a safari briefing to prepare for the adventure ahead. Your stay is on a bed and breakfast basis.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. In the evening, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, where groups of up to 300 can be seen digging dry riverbeds in search of water. The park is also home to wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, impala, gazelles, hartebeest, and eland, especially around shrinking lagoons during the dry season. With one of the highest wildlife concentrations outside the Serengeti ecosystem, it attracts many predators. You may also spot unique species such as the fringe-eared oryx and the long-necked gerenuk. During the dry season, Tarangire becomes a vital refuge, hosting a remarkable diversity of wildlife.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, continue your journey through the fertile highlands, where the Iraqw people cultivate wheat, coffee, and maize. As you pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, take in the stunning views of the vast caldera, formed millions of years ago after a massive volcanic eruption.

Proceed onward to Serengeti National Park, whose name means “endless plains” in the Maasai language. Arriving by late evening, you’ll experience one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes, rich in diverse habitats including open grasslands, swamps, lakes, and hills. The Serengeti is also home to the great migration of wildebeest and zebras, where thousands of animals move in search of fresh grazing.

After an exciting game drive, continue to Seronera Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Start your day with an early coffee before heading out for a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. This is the best time to spot the Big Five, lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard, as wildlife is most active in the cool morning hours. With no fences, animals roam freely, offering an authentic and uninterrupted safari experience.

After your game drive, continue toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon reaching the crater rim, enjoy your first stunning view of its vast landscape, with open plains, sparkling streams, and abundant wildlife below. You will spend the night at Simba Campsite on the crater’s edge, surrounded by a peaceful atmosphere and a beautiful sunset.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early start with stunning sunrise views over the Ngorongoro Crater before breakfast. You will then descend into the crater for a memorable game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed millions of years ago after a massive volcanic eruption. With its rich ecosystem and high concentration of wildlife, the crater offers one of the best safari experiences in Tanzania.

As you explore the crater floor, you may spot wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and a variety of birdlife, with a chance to see the rare black rhino. After enjoying a picnic lunch, you will drive back up the crater walls and continue your journey to Arusha for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Airport

It's departure day.

Drop off to Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport

After breakfast, you will be taken to Kilimanjaro Airport or you can opt to extend your trip with a beach holiday in Zanzibar.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.