Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha, Tanzania
A short group safari for travelers who want to see the Serengeti and Ngorongoro without paying for lodge accommodation. You travel in a shared safari Land Cruiser with other guests and stay at public campsites. The route concentrates on two of Tanzania's strongest wildlife areas the vast Serengeti plains and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Camping in the Serengeti is different from staying in a lodge. You're closer to the wild. At night, you hear the hyenas calling and the lions roaring in the distance. The public campsites are simple tents, sleeping bags, and a campfire. But that simplicity is what makes this safari memorable.
This is a group safari. You'll share the vehicle with other travelers. It's a good way to meet people and split the costs. The group size is capped at seven guests, so the vehicle never feels crowded. Your guide handles all the logistics cooking, cleaning, and finding the wildlife.
Camping in the Serengeti is possible year-round. But the experience changes with the seasons.
Park fees, crater entry, shared 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, professional guide, public campsite accommodation, full board meals, and unlimited bottled water. International flights and personal expenses are not included.
The group size ranges from 2 to 7 guests. The vehicle is a 7-seater Land Cruiser, so everyone has a window seat.
You sleep in a tent on a mattress. The campsites have shared bathroom facilities with flush toilets and cold showers. Your guide cooks meals over a campfire. At night, you hear the sounds of the bush hyenas, lions, and other wildlife.
Yes. The public campsites are inside the park and are patrolled by rangers. Your guide stays at the campsite with you and handles any wildlife that approaches.
A warm sleeping bag (temperatures drop at night), a headlamp, comfortable clothes for safari, a hat, sunscreen, and a power bank for charging devices. We provide tents, mattresses, and cooking equipment.
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