5-Day Joining Group Camping Safari & 2 Nights in the Serengeti – Day-by-Day Itinerary

5 Days 4 Nights

Overview

Experience the ultimate African adventure on a 5-day budget camping safari that takes you deep into Tanzania’s top national parks, including 2 unforgettable nights in Serengeti National Park. Perfect for solo travelers or small groups, this joining group safari offers an affordable way to explore wildlife and landscapes without sacrificing experience.

Itinerary

Highlights: Elephant herds, Baobab trees, classic savannah landscapes

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup in Arusha, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant populations and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Watch for lions, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife in this less-crowded gem of Tanzania.

  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Public campsite in Mto wa Mbu / Tarangire area

  • Highlights: Scenic drive, wildlife en route, afternoon game drive in Serengeti
  • Accommodation: Seronera public campsite

After an early breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views along the way. Arrive in the central Serengeti (Seronera area) in time for an afternoon game drive. This region is renowned for its high density of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

  • Highlights: Sunrise game drive, big cats, Great Migration (seasonal), hippo pools
  • Accommodation: Seronera public campsite

Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti. Begin with an early morning game drive to catch predators in action, followed by breakfast at camp. Continue with mid-morning and afternoon drives. Depending on the time of year, you may witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Return to camp for dinner and storytelling by the campfire.

  • Highlights: Morning game drive, Maasai bomas (optional), crater rim camping
  • Accommodation: Simba Campsite on the Crater Rim

Enjoy one last morning game drive in the Serengeti before driving toward Ngorongoro Crater. Optional stop at a Maasai village to learn about local culture (extra cost). Arrive at the crater rim by evening and camp at Simba Campsite, offering stunning views into the crater below.

  • Highlights: Descend into the crater, game drive, picnic lunch, return to Arusha
  • Accommodation: Not included (end of safari)

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling half-day game drive. Spot the endangered black rhino, herds of buffalo, zebras, hippos, and possibly lions hunting in the open grasslands. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool. Afterward, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

Included & Excluded

  • All park entry fees and conservation charges
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • English-speaking professional safari guide/driver
  • Full-board accommodation (lodges and tented camps)
  • Daily game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • Airport transfers (pickup and drop-off)
  • International airfare and visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for your guide and staff
  • Optional activities and excursions not mentioned
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Beverages (unless specified)

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Frequent Asked Question

What is included in the safari package?

Park entry fees, professional guide, 4x4 safari vehicle, accommodation, meals, bottled water, and all scheduled game drives.

What’s not included in the package?

International flights, travel insurance, visa fees, tips, personal expenses, and optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon rides).

When is the best time to go on this safari?

The safari operates year-round, but the best wildlife viewing is during the dry season (June to October), especially to see the Great Migration in the Serengeti

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You can choose between mid-range lodges, luxury tented camps, or budget options. All are clean, secure, and located near or inside the parks

5-Day Joining Group Camping Safari & 2 Nights in the Serengeti – Day-by-Day Itinerary