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Arusha, Tanzania
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A fast-paced, high-value private camping safari covering the iconic big cat territory of Central Serengeti and the wildlife-dense floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Trip Highlights

  • Central Serengeti (Seronera): Explore premier big cat territory known for abundant lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

  • Ngorongoro Crater Floor: 5–6 hour game drive inside a UNESCO World Heritage caldera searching for the Big Five.

  • Authentic Camping Experience: Canvas stay under African stars with a private safari chef preparing daily fresh meals.

  • Scenic Transit Drive: Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands with a panoramic viewpoint stop over the crater rim.


Key Information

  • Best Time to Visit: Year-round (June–October for dry season game viewing; January–March for green season & calving).

  • Physical Rating: Easy to Moderate (camping involves shared public bathroom facilities at campsites).

  • Vehicle & Photography: Private pop-top 4×4 equipped with charging sockets and beanbags upon request.

  • Essential Packing: Warm fleece/jacket (temperatures on the Ngorongoro rim fall significantly at night), neutral clothing, headlamp/flashlight, 8×42 binoculars, Type G adapter (UK 3-pin, 230V).

  • Health: Anti-malarial prophylaxis recommended; Yellow Fever card required if arriving from an endemic zone.

  • Payment & Cancellation: 30% deposit to confirm. Cancellations receive a full credit note valid for 2 years toward future rebooking (subject to lodge/camp policies).

Route

  • Start: Arusha
  • Day 1: Serengeti National Park — Arusha → Central Serengeti (Seronera)
  • Day 2: Central Serengeti — Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater Rim
  • Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater — Ngorongoro Crater Floor → Return to Arusha / Airport
  • End: Arusha

Tour Features

Budget Tour tour

This tour is a budget tour experience.

Fixed itinerary

This tour follows a fixed itinerary.

Multi-Destination Tours focus

This tour focuses on multi-destination tours experiences and activities.

Day tour only

This tour operates during daylight hours only.

Activities & Transportation

Activities

  • Game drive
  • Bird Watching

Getting around

  • Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle