Public Camping (Public Campsite – Near Serengeti / Public Campsite – Ngorongoro Area)
Arusha, Tanzania
Year-round safari experience (June – October best for wildlife visibility)
Arusha, Tanzania
Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
Included (Airport or Arusha hotel pick-up & drop-off)
English (other languages available on request)
Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during safari)
Arusha Airport or KIA or selected Arusha hotel
Bottled drinking water provided throughout the safari
Available all year, 2026 departures open
Private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof (max 6 guests, window seat guaranteed)
Overview
This 4-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari is crafted for travelers seeking maximum wildlife time, private guiding, and excellent value for money. Ideal for August travel in 2026, the itinerary balances immersive game drives with strategic campsite locations to reduce unnecessary driving and increase time spent with wildlife.
The safari is conducted in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with guaranteed window seats, professional guiding, and well-positioned public campsites that place you close to the heart of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife areas.
Trip Description: Starting from Arusha, the journey takes you deep into Central Serengeti—renowned for its year-round wildlife density and predator activity before continuing to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. August is an exceptional period, as migration movements often shift between Central and Northern Serengeti, offering exciting game-viewing opportunities without the need to relocate camps daily.
Accommodation is in well-organized public campsites, chosen for safety, proximity to wildlife corridors, and authentic safari atmosphere ideal for guests who value experience and location over unnecessary luxury.
Optional Extension (Day 5 or 6 – Add-On Experience)
Enhance your safari with a relaxing cultural or scenic extension after wildlife adventures. Options include:
Extra game drive
Chagga village & cultural tour
Materuni Waterfalls hike
Historic Chagga caves
Scenic Mount Kilimanjaro viewpoints
Zanzibar
Available on request with a separate quotation.
Note: All prices are per adult, quoted in USD.
Number of Adults
Price per Adult (USD)
3 Adults
USD 1,400
4 Adults
USD 1,233
5 Adults
USD 1,020
6 Adults
USD 933
Trip Highlights
Extensive game drives in Central Serengeti (prime predator territory)
Seasonal Great Migration movement (August advantage)
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Guaranteed window seat & pop-up roof for photography
Authentic public camping safari experience
Expert licensed English-speaking guide
Excellent balance of comfort, adventure & value for money
Pick-up from Arusha and scenic drive toward Central Serengeti. Enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to camp, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and plains game.
Estimated Game Drive: 3–4 hours Overnight: Public Campsite – Central Serengeti Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Spend the entire day exploring high-density wildlife zones within Central Serengeti. The area is famous for big cats, dramatic landscapes, and abundant prey species. Picnic lunch served inside the park.
Estimated Game Drive: Approx. 8 hours Overnight: Public Campsite – Central Serengeti Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning game drive exploring migration corridors toward Northern Serengeti. August often sees herds moving northward, offering excellent viewing opportunities. Depending on timing, return to camp or begin gradual transition toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Estimated Game Drive: 4–5 hours Overnight: Public Campsite – Serengeti or Ngorongoro Area Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early departure for Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater floor for a full-day game drive, home to black rhinos, lions, hippos, flamingos, and more. Picnic lunch inside the crater, followed by return to Arusha.
Estimated Game Drive: 6–7 hours Meals: Breakfast & Lunch End of Safari: Arusha
Costs
The Cost
Includes
All Serengeti & Ngorongoro park and conservation fees
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Licensed professional English-speaking guide/driver
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