3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Private Camping Safari
Safari Overview
Experience Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this unforgettable 3-day private camping safari. Explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa.
This is a fully serviced camping safari with a professional guide and private cook taking care of your meals and camp setup — giving you an authentic African bush experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Public Campsite (Seronera Area)
Morning
Early breakfast in Arusha
Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley
Optional stop at Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for photos
Afternoon
Arrive in Serengeti with picnic lunch en route
Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera)
Wildlife You May See
Lions
Leopards
Cheetahs
Elephants
Giraffes
Zebras
Wildebeest
Hyenas
Attractions
Endless Serengeti Plains
Seronera River (big cat territory)
Rock kopjes (lion habitats)
Evening
Arrive at public campsite
Dinner prepared by your safari cook
Overnight under the African stars
Camping Experience:
Basic but safe public campsite with shared bathroom facilities. Tents, mattresses, and camping equipment provided.
Day 2: Full Day Serengeti Game Drive
Destination: Central Serengeti
Morning
Early breakfast at campsite
Full-day game drive with packed lunch
Activities
Morning wildlife tracking
Visit hippo pools
Explore different wildlife areas
Optional Great Migration viewing (seasonal)
Highlights
Big Five sightings
Predator hunting action
Large herds of wildebeest & zebras
Scenic savannah landscapes
Attractions
Seronera Valley
Retina Hippo Pool
Kopjes rock formations
Evening
Return to campsite before sunset
Hot dinner prepared at camp
Overnight at public campsite
🔥 Experience the real African bush atmosphere with campfire stories.
Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Early Morning
Sunrise game drive in Serengeti (optional)
Breakfast at camp
Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Mid-Morning
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater
Half-day crater game drive
Wildlife in Ngorongoro
Black Rhino (rare sightings possible)
Lions
Buffalo
Hippos
Flamingos (Lake Magadi)
Hyenas
Large elephant bulls
Attractions
Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Lake Magadi
Lerai Forest
Afternoon
Picnic lunch inside the crater
Ascend crater walls
Drive back to Arusha (arrival late afternoon/evening)
Safari Highlights
✔️ Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
✔️ Professional English-speaking Guide
✔️ Private Safari Cook
✔️ All Camping Equipment Provided
✔️ Big Five Opportunities
✔️ Authentic African Camping Experience
✔️ Unlimited Game Drives
Camping Safari Includes
Park fees (Serengeti & Ngorongoro)
Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Professional safari guide
Private cook
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Drinking water
Camping tents
Sleeping mattresses
Camping equipment
Pick-up & drop-off in Arusha
Not Included
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guide & cook
Personal expenses
Sleeping bags (can be rented)