Arusha to Serengeti Savanna Entry
Your safari begins with a morning pick-up in Arusha. Drive up through the misty crater highlands before entering the massive, open plains of the Serengeti. Spot herds of gazelles and wildebeest running along the roadside. Arrive at your central campsite at dusk, where your private chef will serve a hot campfire dinner under the stars.
Overnight Stay
Public Campsite — Central Serengeti
Deep Savanna Track Loops — Seronera Valley
Wake up early for a dawn game drive when predators are most active. Search for leopards lounging in tree branches and prides of lions hunting on the open savanna. Explore hidden loops along the Seronera River, and return to camp for a delicious lunch. Spend the afternoon tracking cheetahs, concluding the day with another night under the stars.
Overnight Stay
Public Campsite — Central Serengeti
Serengeti Granite Kopjes to Ngorongoro Rim
Enjoy breakfast in camp, then explore the ancient rocky hills known as kopjes, which are favorite hiding spots for lions and cheetahs. After a morning game drive, leave the plains and drive back up toward the high-altitude volcanic forests of the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. The air gets cool and refreshing up here, perfect for a cozy evening around the camp zone.
Overnight Stay
Simba Campsite — Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari Drop
Descend 600 meters down a steep mountain track onto the amazing crater floor. This enclosed wildlife sanctuary is home to over 25,000 large mammals. Spend the day spotting herds of buffalos, hippos, zebras, and hunting lion prides. Look carefully for the rare black rhino before driving up to a nearby highland camp for your final night.
Overnight Stay
Highlands Campsite — Karatu / Rim Sector
Morning Village Walk & Return to Arusha
Enjoy a final freshly cooked breakfast from your chef. Take a short walk around the local village or forest trails to photograph local birdlife and learn about the highland community. Pack up the camping gear and embark on a smooth return drive down the Great Rift Valley highway back to Arusha, arriving for your afternoon connections.
End Destination
Arusha Terminal Connection / Day Room
Price Includes
- All park conservation entrance fees for the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and campsites.
- Private use of a sturdy 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up photo canopy.
- Professional, licensed English-speaking Swahili driver guide.
- A private camp chef to cook all hot breakfast, picnic lunch, and fresh dinner options.
- All robust camping gear including waterproof canvas tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, and pillows.
- Chilled, purified drinking mineral water inside the cruiser during all drives.
- Complimentary Arusha hotel collection and return drop-off terminal transfer.
Price Excludes
- International plane tickets, departure taxes, and mandatory tourist entry visas.
- Tipping gratuities for your private safari tracker guide and camp chef crew.
- Personal laundry requirements, souvenirs, sodas, and alcoholic drinks.
- Mandatory comprehensive travel and medical emergency evacuation insurance.
- Pre-and-post safari hotel stays and dining within Arusha town boundaries.
Explore the Serengeti & Ngorongoro with trusted local Tanzanian guides
Whether you want to coordinate an adventurous group loop or book an authentic family camping safari under the stars, our operations desk handles every tent and vehicle detail perfectly.