This 5-day group joining camping safari is perfect for adventurous travelers looking to experience Tanzania’s stunning wildlife on a budget. Joining a group offers an affordable way to explore Tanzania’s famous national parks, meet new people, and share your safari experience while staying at basic campsites. With expert guides from Focus Mission Safaris Tanzania, you’ll enjoy a thrilling adventure that combines wildlife, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Transfer to Arusha
After your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly greeted by a Focus Mission Safaris Tanzania guide and transferred to your accommodation at Summit Lodge in Arusha. This day is for you to relax and prepare for the adventure ahead. You’ll meet your fellow group members and receive a briefing from your guide.
- Accommodation: Summit Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)
- Meals: No meals included
Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti National Park – Full Day Game Drive
- Drive Time: 6-7 hours
Early in the morning, after breakfast, your group will depart from Arusha and head towards Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you’ll pass through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arriving at the Serengeti, you’ll begin a full-day game drive, where you’ll witness the park’s incredible wildlife, including the Big Five.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the savannah while surrounded by the vast plains of the Serengeti. In the evening, head to your campsite, where your cook will prepare dinner, and you’ll enjoy an authentic camping experience under the African stars.
- Accommodation: Seronera Campsite
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Drive Time: 3-4 hours
After breakfast, enjoy another game drive in the Serengeti. The early morning hours are ideal for spotting predators like lions and leopards hunting or finishing their meals from the night before. The park is also home to large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.
In the afternoon, you’ll leave Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll set up camp on the crater rim at the famous Simba Campsite. This high-altitude campsite provides stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater, and in the evening, you’ll enjoy a warm meal with your group.
- Accommodation: Simba Campsite
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Ngorongoro Crater – Overnight at Kizumba Campsite
After an early breakfast, you’ll descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo) in one day. The crater is a haven for wildlife, with a high concentration of animals, making it easier to spot species like hippos, zebras, and flamingos.
You’ll have a picnic lunch at one of the designated spots inside the crater, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery and wildlife. After the game drive, you’ll ascend the crater and head to Kizumba Campsite, where you’ll settle in for the night.
- Accommodation: Kizumba Campsite
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Tarangire National Park – Return to Arusha
- Drive Time: 2-3 hours
On your final day, after breakfast, you’ll head to Tarangire National Park, known for its impressive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The park is also home to predators like lions and leopards, and the Tarangire River attracts a variety of wildlife, making it a great spot for game viewing.
After a day of exploring Tarangire, you’ll return to Arusha in the late afternoon, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusions:
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, sleeping bags)
- Professional English-speaking safari guide and cook
- All meals as per the itinerary
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- Group transfers to/from the airport
- Group joining transport in a safari vehicle (with window seat)
Exclusions:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and cooks
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
- Accommodation before and after the safari (can be arranged at extra cost)
- Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari in Serengeti)
Group Joining Safari Information:
This is a group joining camping safari, ideal for solo travelers or small groups looking to join a larger group for a more affordable safari experience. Group sizes typically range from 5 to 7 people, with each person guaranteed a window seat in the safari vehicle.
Group joining safaris are a great way to meet other travelers from around the world, share stories around the campfire, and reduce the cost of the safari without compromising on the wildlife experience. This itinerary includes camping at basic public campsites, where you’ll have shared facilities such as toilets and showers.
