“Experience camping in the wilderness”
5 Day Stargazer's Dream Safari in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Fanaka Campsite, Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania
Camping Safari in Tanzania
This camping safari is designed for the young and old in search of real adventure, for those who enjoy the unpredictable wilderness. Age, however, is not the criteria, what's needed is a spirit of adventure, a sense of humor and the willingness to participate! In this tour, you will discover an unforgettable experience of your lifetime.
Key information
- Maximum group size: 12 persons
- Starting point and ending point: Arusha
- Children policy: Children are allowed to attend this safari starting from 5 years old. All children with the maximum age of 15 should be accompanied by an adult.
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Meet the guides
Francis
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Highlights
- 5 exciting game drives
- See the Big Five and other widlife
- Visit Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
- Transport in a 4WD safari vehicle with pop up roof
- 4 nights camping accommodation
- Daily delicious meals
Styles
5 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Group size: Minimum of 2 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
07:00
Check-out Time:
18:00
- Night 1: Panorama View Campsite
- Night 2: Nyani Campsite Central Serengeti
- Night 3: Simba Capsite, on the Crater rim
- Night 4: Panorama View Campsite
Program
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at your lodge you leave early to Tarangire National park. This is the third largest park in Tanzania and it is characterized by the amazingly large herds of elephants that can be encountered in this park. The Baobab trees are one of the other highlights of Tarangire and the Tarangire River that flows all year round is the life blood of the park. Many animals predators and the preys alike gather around the river where you can do excellent game viewing. Overnight is at Panorama View campsite for dinner.
- Main destination: Tarangire National Park
- Best time to visit: June to October (animals come to the river)
- Best weather: June to October (The park is full of tourists, little rainfall)
- Accommodation: Budget camping (outside Tarangire)
- Meals and drinks: All meals included with drinking water (other drinks not included)
Day 2: Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast depart 07:30 for Serengeti passing through Olduvai George, the site of the Leakey family discovery of fossils 50 km long and in some places 90 metres deep. It drains the slopes of the nearby mountains plus of human and animal ancestors dating back to almost two million years. Olduvai Gorge is a canyon carved by water through the southern part of the Serengeti Plain. The gorge is about the Serengeti Plain. Its chief claim to fame is the rich treasure-trove of human and animal fossils that it has yielded. Meals and overnight at Seronera campsite.
- Main destination: Serengeti National Park
- Best time to visit: June to February (areas are best at different times)
- Best weather: June to October (The Seronera area is crowded, little to no rainfall)
- Accommodation: Budget camping (Inside Serengeti)
- Meals and drinks: All meals included with drinking water (other drinks not included)
Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will start at 08:00 drive to Ngorongoro Crater, passing through Olduvai Gorge, the site of the Leakey family discovery of fossils 50 km long and in some places 90 metres deep. It drains the slopes of the nearby mountains plus of human and animal ancestors dating back to almost two million years. Olduvai Gorge is a canyon carved by water through the southern part of the Serengeti Plain. The gorge is about the Serengeti Plain. Its chief claim to fame is the rich treasure-trove of human and animal fossils that it has yielded. Meals and overnight at Simba Campsite.
- Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater
- Best time to visit: June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
- Best weather: June to October (Expect crowds, rainfall is little to none)
- Accommodation: Budget camping (on the crater rim)
- Meals and drinks: All meals included with drinking water (other drinks not included)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Lake Manyara National Park
Early morning breakfast proceed directly to base of the Ngorongoro crater for a full day game drive to see the Eighth Wonder of the World. Game viewing on the bottom of the crater. Later proceeds back to Manyara in the evenings for overnight at Panorama Campsite.
- Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation: Budget camping (Karatu Town)
- Meals and drinks: All meals included with drinking water (other drinks not included)
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Wake up early and start early morning (at 8.00am) game drives in Lake Manyara National Park, then later drive back to Arusha for overnight or for your flight back home.
- Main destination: Arusha
- Accommodation: No accommodation (end of tour)
- Meals and drinks: Breakfast and lunch with drinking water (other drinks not included)
Guides
Francis Kembo
Professional driver guide with more than 20 years of experience
Location
This safari will take you from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.
Food
You will be provided with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner during this safari. Your choices include vegetables and legumes / beans, fruit, grain (cereal) foods (mostly wholegrain and / or high cereal fiber varieties), lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, milk, yoghurt, cheese, and / or alternatives, mostly reduced fat.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Getting involved with the local culture in Tanzania is a must. The country has well over 100 ethnic groups and there are plenty of cultural practices to learn, delicious traditional foods to try, and fun conversations to partake in. If you don’t want to do it on your own, many tour groups offer excursions where you can stay in local villages or even go hunting with bushmen.
You can also book the following activities for a fee:
- Walking safaris
- Canoeing
- Visit Masaai bomas
- Visit local markets
- Village walk
- Biking
Spa treatments
Massage
What's included
- 5 game drives
- Services of a cook
- Services of a safari driver / guide
- Transport in a 4WD safari vehicle with pop up roof including fuel
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Drinking water
- All cooking and eating utensils
- Tents and mattresses
- All park entrance fees
- All camping fees
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport departure tax
- Tips and gratuities to driver guide and chef
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
- Laundry services
- Visa
- All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email, and others
How to get there
Arrival by airplane
There are direct and one-stop flights from overseas to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), and Zanzibar Island. Arusha town is the starting point for Tanzania's most popular Northern Safari Circuit. Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46 kilometers / 29 miles east of Arusha.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 10 days before arrival.
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