3‑Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Camping Safari
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Camping Safari
A quick but unforgettable escape into the heart of Africa’s wildlife kingdom.
This safari takes you into the vast plains of the Serengeti and the dramatic wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, offering a chance to witness the Big Five and more — all while camping under the African skies.
Destinations: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Style: Budget Camping Safari
Starts/Ends: Arusha
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Drive Time: ~6–7 hours (via Ngorongoro Highlands)
Depart Arusha early after breakfast and travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game viewing en route to Serengeti National Park. You’ll arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera), known for abundant wildlife and dramatic predator action.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Seronera Public Campsite (Serengeti)
Day 2
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start your day with a sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active. Return for breakfast, then enjoy another short game drive as you exit Serengeti. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge or a Maasai village (extra cost). Continue to Ngorongoro and camp at the crater rim with stunning views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in the world to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. Enjoy a half-day game drive on the crater floor, followed by lunch at the hippo pool picnic site. In the afternoon, return to Arusha, arriving by early evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
End of Safari
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Included
- Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park & camping fees
- Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide & cook
- Bottled drinking water