“Immerse yourself in amazing wildlife!”
6 Day Joining Group Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Camping Safaris in Tanzania
Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Tanzania Safari
This six-day camping safari provides an immersive and adventurous way to explore Tanzania’s iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Key information
- Group safari
- Maximum group size: 6 persons
- Starting and ending point: Arusha
- Children from the age of 5 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- French, Italian, Spanish, and English speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Meet the guides
Geofrey
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Highlights
- 5 game drives
- Chances to see the Big Five
- Ride in a pop-up roof 4X4 vehicle
- Visit Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
- 5 nights' accommodation
- Daily meals and drinking water
- All park fees
Styles
4 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Italian, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Airport transfer included:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation
You will sleep in various accommodations during the safari.
Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel (2 nights)
This hotel is located in the heart of Arusha city. It is easily accessible and is only 45 minutes from the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), one and a half hours from the Namanga Border, and five minutes from the city center. All the rooms are well-furnished with elegant decor and wooden furniture and equipped with an electronic card door lock system to maximize security, making it one of the safest and best places to stay in Arusha.
Facilities
- Reception
- Electronic card door lock system
- En-suite bathroom
- Basin and toilet
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Electronic safe
- Television with satellite channels
- Electricity points
- Three-pin square plug points for easy charging
- Mosquito nets around the bed.
Jambo Campsite (2 nights)
This campsite is conveniently located in the Mto Wa Mbu village, not far from the gate to Lake Manyara National Park. It features well-maintained gardens and spotless en-suite rooms in two-story houses. Each room has a television, fridge, and terrace or balcony. There's also a swimming pool, restaurant, and baobab tree bar. The campsite has a spacious camping ground with good ablution facilities. Hot and cold showers are both available.
Facilities
- En-suite rooms with television
- Fridge
- Garden
- Hot and cold showers
- Spacious camping ground with good ablution facilities
- Terrace or balcony
Seronera Campsite (1 night)
The public campsites which are collectively called Seronera Campsite are located in the Central Serengeti area known as the Seronera. Seronera Campsite is one of the most famed campsites in Tanzania for animal encounters. Animals will pass through the campsite at night on their nocturnal wanderings. This campsite is guarded. Tents have mats, and bathrooms are outside the tent. Located in the central Serengeti, Serengeti Seronera Campsite offers an authentic camping experience in one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife havens.
Known for its incredible proximity to wildlife and the central plains' scenic beauty, this campsite allows guests to experience the Serengeti’s raw wilderness while maintaining essential comforts. Serengeti Seronera Campsite is ideally situated in the Seronera region, a wildlife-rich area of the Serengeti National Park. It offers easy access to the heart of the action, including year-round sightings of big cats and a front-row seat to the Great Migration during certain seasons. Guests stay in spacious, well-maintained tents with comfortable sleeping arrangements.
The campsite allows travelers to immerse themselves in the sounds and sights of the Serengeti, from the distant roar of lions to the rustle of zebras grazing nearby. A communal dining area is available where guests can enjoy freshly prepared meals. Whether it is a hearty breakfast before a morning game drive or a warm dinner under the stars, meals are crafted to keep adventurers energized.
The open setting of the campsite brings you closer to nature, where wildlife often roams nearby. Guests may encounter zebras, giraffes, or even the occasional elephant right outside their tents, creating unforgettable memories.
Accommodation level: Budget
Facilities
- Hot showers
- Solar-powered 220V electricity
- Shared clean bathroom and toilet facilities
- Outdoor seating areas for relaxation and socializing
- Basic solar-powered lighting and charging points for devices
- Firepit for cozy evening gatherings and storytelling
- Trained staff for assistance and security
Simba Campsite (1 night)
- Simba Campsite lies on the very rim of Ngorongoro Crater and has an excellent view across the caldera. A fantastic sunrise over the crater rim makes a fine breakfast scene. Often, there are elephants wandering around the camp.
This campsite is guarded. Tents have mats, and bathrooms are outside the tent. Facilities at Simba Campsite are basic, but this is more than made up for by the atmosphere of this camp in the clouds. Ngorongoro Simba Campsite A is a scenic and budget-friendly accommodation perched on the rim of the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Offering travelers an authentic camping experience in the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness, this campsite provides breathtaking views, proximity to unparalleled wildlife, and a genuine sense of adventure. Situated right on the crater rim, Ngorongoro Simba Campsite A boasts an unbeatable location that allows guests to enjoy sweeping views of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its strategic position makes it an excellent base for early morning game drives into the crater.
The campsite provides spacious and well-maintained areas for pitching tents, along with basic facilities to ensure a comfortable stay in the wild. The setting immerses guests in nature, with the occasional visits from wildlife enhancing the authentic safari experience. Guests can enjoy hearty, freshly prepared meals at the shared dining area.
Meals are typically served buffet-style, featuring a mix of local and international dishes. For self-catering travelers, a shared kitchen is available for cooking. Wake up to misty mornings and stunning sunrises over the crater. Evenings at the campsite offer a unique opportunity to relax by a campfire while marveling at the star-filled African sky.
Accommodation level: Budget
Facilities
- Eating area
- Hot water showers
- 220V generator power in the evening
- Clean and well-maintained shower and toilet facilities
- A shared lounge area for relaxing and socializing
- 24/7 security to ensure guest safety
- Solar-powered lighting and charging stations for electronics
- Assistance with safari logistics and cultural tours
Program
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive in Arusha and meet your guide and group for a safari briefing. Spend the day relaxing and exploring Arusha, preparing for your upcoming adventure. Overnight in a comfortable hotel or guesthouse before the journey begins.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a two- to three-hour drive from Arusha. Upon arrival, explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, including its famous baobab trees, swamps, and the Tarangire River, which attracts large herds of elephants, zebras, and wildebeests. After a full-day game drive, camp under the stars within the park’s designated campsite for an authentic experience of the African bush.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Leave Tarangire early and travel towards the Serengeti. Upon arrival, enjoy a thrilling game drive in the Serengeti, one of the world’s most famous wildlife habitats. Here, you will have the chance to spot the "Big Five" - lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos - as well as a variety of other wildlife. Seronera Campsite in the heart of the Serengeti for the night, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day in the Serengeti tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) and exploring the vast plains. This incredible event involves millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving in a constant cycle across the Serengeti, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Experience this natural phenomenon up close and enjoy a night camping in the Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, continue with a morning game drive in the Serengeti before traveling to the Ngorongoro Crater. After the day’s adventures, camp near the crater rim for the night, offering spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Enjoy an early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive, taking in the stunning landscapes and wildlife before heading back to Arusha. After a memorable day in the crater, return to Arusha in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
About the safari
It is designed for those who want a genuine camping experience while still witnessing the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania. The safari is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or groups, offering an affordable yet thrilling opportunity to connect with fellow adventurers.
Guides
Geofrey Nassari
Geofrey is an experienced tour guide and has been working as a guide for 10 years. He knows a lot about nature and customer care.
Location
This safari will take place in Tanzania.
Tarangire National Park
Location: Northern Tanzania, approximately 120 km (75 miles) southwest of Arusha.
Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s most underrated treasures, known for its sweeping landscapes, iconic baobab trees, and rich diversity of wildlife. Covering approximately 2,850 square kilometers, it lies within the larger ecosystem of the Manyara Region and forms part of the northern safari circuit. The park derives its name from the Tarangire River, which traverses its landscape and serves as a vital water source, especially during the dry season (June to October), when it attracts large numbers of animals from surrounding areas.
What sets Tarangire apart from other parks is its remarkable concentration of elephants. Large herds—sometimes up to 300 individuals—gather around the river, making it one of the best places in East Africa to observe elephants in the wild. Apart from elephants, the park hosts an impressive variety of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Bird lovers also find Tarangire rewarding, with over 500 bird species recorded, including the endemic ashy starling and yellow-collared lovebird.
The scenery is equally captivating, with gently rolling hills, open grasslands, swamps, and dense woodlands dominated by ancient baobabs and acacia trees. The presence of termite mounds and seasonal marshes adds to the park’s character. Unlike the more crowded Serengeti or Ngorongoro, Tarangire offers a quieter, more intimate safari experience, often with fewer tourists.
In summary, Tarangire National Park is a haven for those seeking authentic wildlife encounters and dramatic African landscapes, making it a hidden gem worth exploring on any Tanzanian safari itinerary.
Serengeti National Park
Location: Northern Tanzania, extending to southwestern Kenya (where it becomes the Maasai Mara).
The Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s crown jewel and one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Spanning approximately 14,750 square kilometers, the park lies in the Mara and Simiyu regions of northern Tanzania. It is part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem, which includes the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Maswa Game Reserve, and Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. The name "Serengeti" originates from the Maasai word "Siringet", meaning "the place where the land runs on forever."
The park is most renowned for the Great Migration — one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth. Every year, over 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, migrate in a clockwise pattern across the Serengeti and into Kenya’s Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing and water. This epic journey is fraught with danger, including crocodile-infested river crossings and stalking predators.
Serengeti’s ecosystem supports all of Africa’s iconic Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), though rhinos are now rare and primarily found in the northern reaches. It is especially famous for its large lion population, numbering over 3,000, as well as cheetahs and leopards. The terrain varies from vast grassy plains and open savannahs in the south, to wooded hills in the north, and kopjes (granite outcrops) scattered across the landscape.
Serengeti is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been pivotal to wildlife conservation and ecological research. It offers a profound sense of wildness, with breathtaking horizons and abundant animal life that make it a once-in-a-lifetime safari destination.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Location: Northern Tanzania, west of Arusha and adjacent to the Serengeti.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a unique and remarkable region that combines breathtaking natural beauty with extraordinary biodiversity and deep cultural heritage. Covering around 8,292 square kilometers, it is situated within the Arusha Region of northern Tanzania and borders Serengeti National Park to the northwest. It is most famously home to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera.
The Crater, formed some 2 to 3 million years ago when a massive volcano collapsed, spans about 19 kilometers in diameter and plunges 600 meters deep. This self-contained ecosystem is often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” It hosts a dense concentration of wildlife, including about 25,000 large animals such as lions, elephants, buffaloes, and one of the few remaining populations of black rhino in Tanzania. The Crater floor features a mix of grasslands, swamps, acacia woodlands, and the seasonal Lake Magadi.
Outside the Crater, the broader conservation area supports migratory routes for wildebeest and zebra, connects to the Serengeti ecosystem, and includes important archaeological sites such as Olduvai Gorge — where some of the earliest evidence of human evolution has been discovered.
Ngorongoro is unique in that it blends conservation with human habitation. The Maasai people live within the area, practicing traditional pastoralism and coexisting with wildlife. The region is managed by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority under a multiple land use model — balancing tourism, conservation, and community needs.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area stands as a testament to harmonious coexistence between people, wildlife, and nature, offering an unparalleled safari experience in a setting of immense ecological and historical significance.
Food
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner as specified in the itinerary are included in the price. Please indicate any dietary preference or restriction or any specific request you might have such as vegan and vegetarian diets. Meru Slopes Tours and Safaris will then provide that information in advance to all the hotels.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
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)
Massage and spa treatments
- Hot stone massage: Another popular treatment at spas is the hot stone massage, which offers the same benefits as Swedish massage with the addition of carefully placed warmed stones on the body
- Pampering facial
- Scalp massage and deep conditioning treatment
- Pedicure and foot massage
Other extra activities
- Balloon rides - 550 USD per person, should be booked in advance
- Chemka hot springs
- Coffee plantations tour
- Mount Meru waterfall and hiking
- Visit the Maasai market
- Visit Materuni waterfalls, Kilimanjaro's biggest waterfalls
What's included
- *4 game drives
- *All activities unless labeled as optional
- *Sunrise and sunset inside Serengeti
- *5 nights accommodation
- *Daily meals as specified in the itinerary
- *Drinking water
- *4 x 4 safari jeep
- *A day room at the end of the tour
- *A professional driver or guide
- *All taxes and VAT
- *All transportation and roundtrip airport transfers
- *Wi-Fi in a safari jeep
- *AMREF Flying Doctors Emergence rescue
- *Camping equipment
- *Government imposed increase of taxes and park fees
- *Park fees
- *Sleeping bag
What's not included
- *Additional activities
- *Airfare
- *Other meals
- *Personal expenses
- *Tips (10 USD per day)
- *Travel insurance
- *Visa fees
How to get there
Recommended Airports
JRO
Kilimanjaro International Airport
43 km
Transfer included
Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Airport transfer included: Kilimanjaro International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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