5 Day Group Joining Safari
- Group Joining Safari Option
Tour Overview
- Tarangire National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
Join fellow travelers on this 5-day Group Joining Safari through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Explore the renowned Tarangire National Park with its massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park teeming with wildlife, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel with a group of like-minded safari enthusiasts, enjoy comfortable mid-range lodges or tented camps, and benefit from the guidance of professional driver-guides, all while sharing an unforgettable African adventure.
This safari now includes an unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Experience over the Serengeti, offering a unique perspective on the wildlife and landscapes below.
- Discover massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife in a scenic setting.
- Experience thrilling game drives across endless plains, spotting predators and seasonal Great Migration herds.
- Float silently above the Serengeti at sunrise, watching wildlife from a breathtaking aerial perspective, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
- Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera to see the Big Five in one place.
- Share the adventure with fellow travelers, making new friends while enjoying cost‑effective safari travel.
- Stay in hand‑picked accommodations offering cozy beds, hearty meals, and warm hospitality.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbuu
- Distance: 140 km
Begin your group adventure with a 07:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, joining other travelers for the drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a shared game drive across one of Tanzania’s most wildlife-rich parks, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and lions. Picnic lunch in the park before transferring to your group campsite or mid-range lodge in Mto wa Mbuu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
- Camping: Kizumba Public Campsite / Jua Manyara Public Campsite
- Mid-Range Lodge: Motto Cottages Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Day 2: Mto wa Mbuu – Serengeti National Park
- Distance: 205 km
Depart with your group after breakfast and head toward Serengeti National Park via the scenic Karatu highlands and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in time for lunch at your shared lodge or campsite, then enjoy an afternoon group game drive across the Seronera plains, spotting lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and elephants. Return to your group lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
- Camping: Tumbili Public Campsite / Nyani Public Campsite
- Mid-Range Lodge: Shuhudia Tented Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge / Maboresho Tented Lodge / Kumbukumbu Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park – Hot Air Balloon Safari
Wake up early for a Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti at sunrise. Drift gently above the endless plains and witness wildlife from an unforgettable aerial perspective. After the balloon flight, enjoy a celebratory bush breakfast before joining your group for a full-day shared game drive in the Serengeti. Picnic lunch served in the park. Return to your lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
- Camping: Tumbili Public Campsite / Nyani Public Campsite
- Mid-Range Lodge: Shuhudia Tented Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge / Maboresho Tented Lodge / Kumbukumbu Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Distance: 145 km
After an early morning group game drive in the Serengeti, depart with your group for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable shared wildlife experience. Spot the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—along with hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and more than 500 bird species. Picnic lunch inside the crater before transferring to your group lodge or campsite on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
- Camping: Simba Public Campsite
- Mid-Range Lodge: Embalakai Tented Camp / Ngorongoro Wild Camp / Ngorongoro Safari Lodge / Angata Tented Lodge / Olekamwanga Safari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Airport
- Distance: 273 km
Enjoy a final morning group game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, then depart early afternoon for the drive back to Arusha. Stop at local shops along the way for souvenirs before arriving at your hotel or airport.
- Accommodation: Not Included
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
- Drinks: Bottled water included
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Arusha
- Transportation in a shared 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Professional and experienced safari driver-guide
- Full-board meals during the safari
- All National Park entry fees, concession fees or camping fees, and Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti with bush breakfast & champaign Celebration
- Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
- Accommodation in Mid-Range Lodges (for Mid-Range Lodge Option)
- Overnight stays in tents with sleeping mattresses (for Camping Option)
- Camping equipment such as tables, chairs, and cooking gear (for Camping Option)
- Services of a professional safari chef (for Camping Option)
- Safari certificates
- All activities as per the itinerary
Exclusions
- Travel, accident, and medical insurance
- Pick-up and drop-off from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport – Available upon request
- Two nights’ hotel accommodation in Arusha (before and after safari) with breakfast
- Any increase in government taxes, park fees, or concession fees imposed after booking confirmation
- Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide (highly appreciated)
Group Joining Quote
Camping Option: 1745 USD per person
Mid-Range Lodge Option: 2510 USD per person
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