Duration
5-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
5-Day Tanzania Camping Safari to Serengeti National Park
Overview
This is a 5-day group tour. This tour takes you around the famous north circuit parks Serengeti is famous for over a million wildebeest migrating alongside over 250000 zebras. The Ngorongoro Crater is the highlighted park with its beautiful landscapes. It is easier to see animals as it is a crater floor. Then go to Tarangire, which is like a smaller Serengeti but famous for the many numbers of elephants. Lastly, visit Lake Manyara, famous for tree-climbing lions though they are rarely seen.
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Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
2 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Budget camping Inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included - Inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$960 USD
$900 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 15 receive a discount.
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Request Guidance
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Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1
Tarangire NP
Day 2-3
Serengeti NP
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5
Lake Manyara NP
End
Arusha (Day 5)
Tour Features
Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
2
Minimum age of 2 years
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & minivan
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Budget camping Inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
Inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 2-3
Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
Inside Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Budget camping Inside Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
Inside Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, the tour starts. The first stop is Arusha town for any last-minute purchases before you head off on safari. Afterward, you will head towards the Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the center of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras. Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight camping. Inside Tarangire NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti which takes 6 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will have a stopover at Ngorongoro Crater. You will briefly stop for 20 minutes at the gate and viewpoint to look at the breathtaking view of the crater. You will visit a Maasai village. It is optional to visit and explore the culture of the great Maasai community. They are known for chasing lions of their kill and hunting lions to be considered a warrior, drinking raw animal blood though these traditions are a thing of the past with the exception of drinking blood you can surely learn something. This is an optional visit not included in the price. The entrance fee is 10 - 20 USD. You will arrive in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti) till late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of wild animals lucky enough to see a predator hunting. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will go on an early game drive seeing a lot of animals till afternoon. You will head to camp for lunch and packing doing a game drive while you exit the Serengeti heading to Simba Campsite (a 2-hour drive) near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Note; many animals can be spotted on campsites. Meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner The accommodation includes an overnight stay at Simba Campsite Ngorongoro. Inside Serengeti NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Budget camping Inside Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region. After an early breakfast, you will descend the crater on a journey to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater as most animals will be easier to spot from this park due to it being a floor crater. After lunch, you will do a game drive and ascend the crater to the camp. You will pack for the trip to Mto wa Mbu near Lake Manyara. Meals included: •Breakfast • Lunch •Dinner. Inside Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Budget camping Inside Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will go to Lake Manyara National Park famous for the large number of flamingoes in the lake and its tree-climbing lions (though they are rarely seen). You will do a game drive viewing plenty of birds, lucky enough you can spot these famous tree-climbing lions. You will visit the Hippo Pool for a close look at hippos and the hot spring all this while doing a game drive and viewing plenty of animals (buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, vultures, eagles, monkeys, etc.). After the tour, you will head back to Arusha (your hotel in Arusha). Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Sleeping bag
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9 operator rating
522 reviews
We are true experts when it comes to Tanzania. We live, work and travel here. Serengeti African Tours arranges lodge and camping safaris, trekking and hiking tours, and beach holidays. We carefully select our well-trained guides, drivers, cooks, and porters and have a fleet of well-maintained 4×4 vehicles as well as supply gear and equipment for camping safaris and climbing adventures.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
IATA, TATO & TALA
Tour Types
Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Great Guide, Great Vehicle and Perfectly Organised
We did the Manyara Gane Drive and it was perfect from beginning to end. The guide was a great tracker leading us to a range of animals and gave us all the background information. Skdo parked in good spots to get pictures. 10 out of 10.
Adam · United Kingdom
Beyond expectations
From day 1, Antonia was super helpful helping us plan this trip. She answered my million questions and explained everything very detailed to make sure my trip was just as I wanted and kept communication going the whole time. Since we arrived in Tanzania the service we received from Serengeti African tours was 5 stars. Our accommodation was super comfortable, we had great food every day and all the staff always super friendly. Our tour guide Gift was the best, he knew all about the animals and was always finding the spots to get us the best views. Super helpful at all times and always encouraging us to ask the right questions and making us remember the animals we saw. Overall everything was beyond expectations and we would do it again a million times. Asante sana.
Zyan · Mexico
Amazing
As nature lovers, this safari has been a turning point in our lives. A unique and unforgettable experience where the animals come to see you, not the other way around—this is when you truly realize what real freedom is. It’s true that luck plays a role, but having such an experienced guide like Mathew allowed us to enjoy the trip to the fullest and have truly incredible encounters. My favorite moment was when a pregnant leopard calmly decided to visit us right next to the 4x4. Situations like that only happen when the driver knows how to handle the vehicle and always maintains respect for wildlife. He also explained every detail about the parks and was very open with us—we had a great time! A 100% recommended experience.
Sergi & Eli · Spain
Amazing
Perfectly organized tour. The office staff was always available. Our guide, Rashid, was wonderful, extremely knowledgeable, and always smiling. We saw every type of animal imaginable. An unforgettable experience.
Federica Serena · Italy
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 15 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included - Inside Tarangire NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Go Serengeti African Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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