Rafiki Camping Safari through Tanzania

Rafiki Camping Safari

5 Days / 4 Nights Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro From $1,350 per person

The Northern Circuit with Serengeti

This 5-day safari adds the Serengeti to the classic northern circuit. Two nights camping in the Serengeti gives you time to explore the vast plains and search for the Big Five, plus Tarangire's elephant herds and a full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor.

Camp under the African stars at public campsites and the famous Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. All camping equipment, meals, park fees, and a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof are included.

Your Itinerary

1Day

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Giant baobabs line the landscape as you search for elephant herds, giraffes, and zebras. Game drive along the river areas where wildlife gathers. Picnic lunch inside the park. Camp overnight at a public campsite near Tarangire.

2Day

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Drive from Tarangire to the Serengeti through highland landscapes. Enter the Serengeti for afternoon game drives. Lions, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and cheetahs roam the vast plains. Camp overnight at a public campsite in the Serengeti.

3Day

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

A complete day of game viewing in the Serengeti. Your guide selects routes based on animal movement and seasonal conditions. Search for lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and possibly leopards. Seasonal migration viewing possible depending on the time of year. Camp overnight at a public campsite in the Serengeti.

4Day

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning game drive to catch early wildlife activity in the Serengeti. En route safari with lunch as you travel towards Ngorongoro. Ascending through greener upland landscapes to the crater rim. Camp overnight at Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

5Day

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive on the crater floor. Lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and hippos populate the crater. Potential sighting of the endangered black rhino. Picnic lunch inside the crater. Return to Arusha via the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Campsites on This Route

Nyani Public Campsite in the Serengeti

Nyani Campsite, Serengeti

Simba Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim

Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro

Twiga Campsite and Lodge near Lake Manyara

Twiga Campsite, Manyara

Exact campsites may vary depending on availability. You will always stay at campsites of equal or better standard.

Included

  • All national park and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking guide and driver
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Full camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, chair)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
  • Government taxes and VAT

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzanian visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Pre/post-safari accommodation
  • Drinks beyond water

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