10-Day Northern Circuit Private Camping Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

You will be picked up from either Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport and get dropped off at your budget accommodation in Arusha. If time allows (depending on your arrival), you will have the option to do an Arusha city tour, visiting the famous art gallery, the Cultural Heritage Centre, the local market, and the Maasai market.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at 7:45 am, you will be picked up from your accommodation and drive for approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. From our open-roof vehicle, you'll experience seasonal swamps and savannah. The Tarangire River teems with wildlife, including birds, giraffes, impalas, lions, leopards, and elephants. You will have a picnic lunch at a picturesque spot before continuing your game viewing. After enjoying watching the sunset while on a game drive, you'll go to the campsite inside the park for dinner and overnight.

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
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

Following an early morning game drive in Tarangire, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. It is a relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha. The park's namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On your exploration of the park, you will see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, elephants and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs. Later on, you will exit the park and head to Fig Tree Lodge (You'll stay in rooms with cozy beds and private bathrooms) for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Fig Tree Lodge to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Serengeti. The route ahead will take you through a long and occasionally bumpy road, providing you with approximately 4 to 5 hours of captivating game viewing as you ascend the crater highlands towards the vast plains of Serengeti. If the weather conditions allow and visibility is clear, a 10-minute stop will be made at Ngorongoro Viewpoint, offering you a glimpse of the breathtaking caldera before continuing the drive to Serengeti.

You will enjoy a delightful picnic lunch along the way, allowing you to refuel and take in the surrounding scenery. Upon reaching the park, an afternoon game drive will be arranged for you to fully immerse yourself in the abundance of wildlife. As the sun begins to set, you will make your way to your campsite, where a delicious dinner will be served, followed by a restful overnight stay in the tranquility of the Serengeti.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full Day Game Drive, Serengeti National Park

Today, you will be spending the entire day in the Serengeti National Park. You will start your exploration at sunrise with a full-day game drive, searching for the Big Five. After returning to the campsite for breakfast, you will head out for an afternoon game drive. There is more to Serengeti than large mammals. The Serengeti is also home to over 500 bird species, including ostriches, secretary birds, and black eagles. You will continue searching for wildlife until sunset, then return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full Day Game Drive, Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day in Serengeti National Park, beginning with a sunrise game drive to seek out the iconic Big Five. After breakfast at the campsite, embark on an afternoon game drive, extending your wildlife exploration until sunset. Return to camp for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Optional activities, such as balloon safari and walking safari with an armed ranger are available for an additional fee, allowing for a deeper connection with the park's natural wonders.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro (Simba Campsite)

Today's adventure begins early as you depart from the campsite with a packed breakfast for a sunrise game drive. This offers the best opportunity to spot animals when they are most active. A stop at a picturesque picnic site allows you to enjoy breakfast in the heart of the wilderness. Following this, the game drive will resume, keeping you captivated until you return to the camp around noon for a satisfying hot lunch.

Once you've had lunch and loaded up your vehicle, it's time to bid farewell to the camp and set off for Ngorongoro. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at Simba campsite in Ngorongoro.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater

Today, your adventure starts with an early breakfast before heading out for a game drive. You'll then journey into the Ngorongoro Crater, bringing along your packed lunch. This incredible area is home to a wide variety of East African wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros. If you're fortunate, you might catch a glimpse of them. Covering an expanse of 260 square kilometers with a diameter of roughly 20 kilometers, the crater offers a full day of exploration amidst its natural marvels. Afterward, you'll return to the campsite for dinner and spend the night there.

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:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Empakaai Crater Walking Safari

Experience a walking safari at Empakai Crater. Begin by trekking along the rim in the morning, where you can spot wildlife and take in panoramic views. Pause for a picnic breakfast, then venture further into the crater. Return to Simba campsite for a hot lunch, followed by a drive to Lake Eyasi for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Empakaai Crater (Ngorongoro Highlands)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Visiting the Hadzabe & Datoga, Lake Eyasi

Experience a unique opportunity to join the Hadzabe in hunting activities early in the morning. Renowned for their expertise in hunting and gathering, the Hadzabe traditionally focus on small game like dik-diks, monkeys, and hares, along with honey gathering. Their dwellings are simple and easily constructed and abandoned. Communicating through a click language, engaging with the Hadzabe offers a rich cultural immersion. Afterward, you'll visit the Datoga people, celebrated for their craftsmanship. Return to the campsite for a hot lunch, then followed by a drive to Arusha, marking the end of your 10-day adventure!

You have the option to choose your drop-off location, either Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro Airport, depending on your flight arrangements.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.