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6-Day Tanzania Big Five Camping Safari

Signature Safari6 days / 6 nightsTanzania1–26 travelersCustomizable7 views

Overview

Search for the Big Five across three of northern Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and abundant birdlife. Continue to the wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti National Park before descending into Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s best places to look for the endangered black rhino. With exciting game drives and nights at public campsites, this six-day adventure offers an immersive and affordable way to experience Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.

Activities Included

Game DrivesBird Watching

Destinations You'll Visit

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania·National Park

Wildlife:

UNESCO Site

Ngorongoro Crater

Tanzania·Conservancy

Wildlife:

UNESCO Site

Tarangire National Park

Tanzania·National Park

Wildlife:

Itinerary

1
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will welcome you and transfer you to Karibu Heritage House in Arusha. Settle into your accommodation and relax before beginning your safari the following…
Activities
- Airport pickup
- transfer to Arusha
- optional town tour
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Karibu Heritage House
2
At approximately 8:30 a.m., meet your safari guide and drive around 120 kilometres from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through landscapes shaped by ancient baobab trees and…
Activities
- Scenic drive
- game drives
- wildlife viewing
- birdwatching
- picnic lunch
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Kizumba Public Campsite
3
After breakfast, travel through the highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park. Descend from the highlands onto the Serengeti’s vast plains and continue to the central…
Activities
- Scenic transfer
- en-route wildlife viewing
- afternoon game drive
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Central Serengeti Public Campsite
4
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park’s wildlife-rich plains. Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, topis, elands, hartebeest, crocodiles, and…
Activities
- Full-day game drive
- wildlife viewing
- birdwatching
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Central Serengeti Public Campsite
5
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you leave Serengeti National Park. Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping for wildlife sightings and a picnic lunch along the way. Continue toward the…
Activities
- En-route game drive
- scenic transfer
- picnic lunch
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Ngorongoro Simba Public Campsite
6
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an extended game drive. Explore its grasslands, forests, wetlands, and freshwater pools while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos,…
Activities
- Crater descent
- game drive
- wildlife viewing
- picnic lunch
- return transfer
MealsBLD
Karibu Heritage House

Pricing

From

$1,600 / person

Lowest available price; toggle below to see your group + season.

Group size

Season

Prices shown per person

Group size	Low	Shoulder	High
Solo	$1,680	$1,680	$1,680
2 people	$1,660	$1,660	$1,660
3–4 people	$1,620	$1,620	$1,620
5+ people	$1,600	$1,600	$1,600

→ Your price: $1,660 × 2 = $3,320 total

Low: Mar, Apr, May, Nov

Shoulder: Jan, Feb

High: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec

Children & teens

Children (3–11)50% off
Teens (12–17)15% off

What's Included

Professional Safari guide.
Accommodation in Arusha before Safari.
All nights’ accommodation during safari (all-inclusive).
Park Entry Fees, VAT inclusive.
Private transportation in a4 x 4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop up roofs.
Unlimited (pure) drinking water during safari.

Not Included

International & domestic airfare & flights.
All items of a personal nature.

Best Time to Visit

Highlighted months indicate the best time for this safari experience

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Jun: Best
Jul: Best
Aug: Best
Sep: Best
Oct: Best
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Dec: Best

Requirements

Age:

5-75 years old

Fitness Level:

low

Accommodation

Camping · Budget

The tour includes accommodation at Karibu Heritage House in Arusha on the first and final nights, one night at Kizumba Public Campsite, two nights at Central Serengeti Public Campsite, and one night at Ngorongoro Simba Public Campsite. The Arusha accommodation provides a comfortable stay before and after the safari, while the public campsites offer a simple, close-to-nature experience. Temperatures at the Ngorongoro Crater rim can be particularly cool at night.

Special Requirements:

Guests should be prepared for basic public-camping facilities, early departures, and long driving distances. Bring comfortable clothing, closed shoes, warm layers, sun protection, insect repellent, a flashlight or headlamp, personal toiletries, and a reusable water bottle. Please provide dietary restrictions, allergies, medical conditions, mobility needs, or other special requests when booking. Travelers are responsible for carrying valid passports, required visas, and suitable travel insurance.

Booking Information

Booking Terms

A non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure the tour and begin the necessary booking processes and ground preparations. An invoice will be sent to the client together with the payment instructions.

The final balance payment of the tour booked is required to be paid not later than 20 days before the tour starts. Bookings made within 20 days prior to the arrival date should be paid in full.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation received 30 days or more before the tour starts: No Cancellation Fees will be charged.
Cancellation received 15 days before the tour starts: 30% Cancellation Fee will be charged.
Cancellation received 10 days before the tour starts: 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
Cancellation received within 48hrs before the tour starts: 100% Cancellation Fee will be charged.