at what time the tour finishes the last day (the 5th day after visiting Lake)? If we take a flight at 6:30pm would we arrive to reach it?

Safari normally ends from 5 to 6 pm, so it's recommended booking a flight at Kilimanjaro Airport for 8 pm if it's domestic and for 9 pm if its International.

Is it possible to customise a trip to Tanzania? We would like to visit in August and want to see all the main highlights, safari, and maybe some beach days or Zanzibar as well.

Yes, absolutely, it is possible to fully customise your Tanzania trip according to your interests and travel style. A combination of safari highlights together with beach relaxation in Zanzibar is a wonderful choice and very popular. We can tailor the itinerary to include the main national parks, accommodation preferences, number of safari days, and relaxing beach days afterward.

Can you tell me if we will be staying in tents or gites?

Yes, your stay will be at campsites during the trip. We do provide all necessary camping equipment, so you won't need to worry about bringing your own gear.

How do we return to Arusha after the safari? What time will we arrive back in Arusha on the last day?

Normally, on the last day of the safari, you will arrive back in Arusha between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, depending on the day's activities and traffic conditions. If you have a flight on the same day, we can happily arrange an airport transfer for you at an additional cost to ensure you arrive on time.

Does this price (£934) include all accommodation?

The Price indicated in this package, $1250 per person, includes: 1)Camping Equipment (Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Mattress, Camping Tents) 2)Park Fees 3)4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for the best wildlife viewing. 4)Charging ports and a refrigerator for refreshing drinks during the journey. 5)All activities, unless indicated as optional 6)Professional guide, 7)Taxes / VAT

Will there be a discount for children on this tour?

Yes, a discount of 15% is offered for children.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during the tour?

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions, and we will do our best to accommodate them.

I want to see the great migration and big five with a safari in Tanzania for August 2025. I'm alone and I can join with a group. I prefer cheap accommodations.

We have a 5-day Camping Tanzania Safari exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. The package is a budget safari joining a group tour staying camping with a maximum number of 6-7 people in a safari jeep. We provide all camping equipment and sleeping bags. We have different kinds of meals during the safari like Vegan, Vegetarians, etc. Option of stay lodge with private Room and bathroom $2200 per person.

What kind of accommodations are they? Are they en-suite bathrooms?

On the last day, is it possible to catch the flight from JRO airport back to DAR airport?

Is it a camping safari with tents on the ground or private rooms?

It's a budget safari with camping accommodation. We provide all camping equipment and sleeping bags. We also offer an option to stay in a lodge with a private room and bathroom for $2200 per person.

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Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Tarangire River picnic site), Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive through Tarangire National Park
- Lunch at Tarangire River picnic site
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Tarangire National Park
Tarangire River
Day 2
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Stop and viewpoint at Ngorongoro Crater
- Game drive in Seronera, Serengeti National Park with sunset viewing
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- Visit Maasai village (10-20 USD)
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Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park
Seronera
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
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- Early morning game drive in Serengeti
- Game drive while exiting Serengeti
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Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Crater descent into Ngorongoro Crater
- Game drive searching for black rhinos
- Crater ascent from Ngorongoro Crater
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
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Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Game drive through Lake Manyara National Park
- Visit hippo pool
- View hot spring
Landmarks
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara

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Tarangire National Park
Tarangire River

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Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park
Seronera

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Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater

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Ngorongoro Crater

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Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara

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Richard5.0•August 2026
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It was an amazing trip. Our guide, Captain Baton, was a real stroke of luck. With his incredibly warm, friendly, and...
It was an amazing trip. Our guide, Captain Baton, was a real stroke of luck. With his incredibly warm, friendly, and calm demeanor, he showed us all the animals and taught us so much about the culture, wildlife, country, and people. He had an answer for almost every question. We also almost always found the best spots to observe the animals. The food was delicious, though it could have been a bit more varied. All in all, a truly wonderful safari!Show more
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Anna5.0•April 2026
We had Jovin as our driver for Serengeti and Ngorogoro. We met up with 5 additional people for our game drives....
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Willyson5.0•May 2025
Soothing experience safari
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Junisia5.0•May 2025
Our recent safari tour of Ngorongoro and Serengeti withserengeti african tourw was simply unforgettable. From the...
Our recent safari tour of Ngorongoro and Serengeti withserengeti african tourw was simply unforgettable. From the moment we were picked up in Arusha, everything was seamlessly organized and professionally handled. Our guide, Godfrey, was incredibly knowledgeable, spotting wildlife we would have easily missed and sharing fascinating insights about the ecosystem and animal behavior. The Ngorongoro Crater was an absolute marvel, teeming with a variety of animals in a relatively small area, offering incredible photographic opportunities. The vast plains of the Serengeti were equally breathtaking, and witnessing the sheer scale of the wildlife there was truly awe-inspiring. The accommodations provided were comfortable and well-located, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the safari experience. Serengeti African tours truly delivered on their promise of an exceptional wildlife adventure. We were impressed by their attention to detail, the quality of their vehicles, and the expertise of their staff. This tour exceeded our expectations, and we wholeheartedly recommend Serengeti African tours to anyone dreaming of an authentic and remarkable Tanzanian safari.Show more
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Magnolia5.0•April 2025
The best quality tour
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Helena5.0•February 2025
I'll start by saying that my rating is a 10+!.. Serengeti African Tours exceeded my expectations. I began to plan....
I'll start by saying that my rating is a 10+!.. Serengeti African Tours exceeded my expectations. I began to plan. my trip about 6 months in advance and after much research I settled on Serengeti African Tour. The communication and support that my trip planner, Inviolate provided was like nothing I'd experienced. It seem no matter at what time of day I sent an inquiry she responded. I even had to make some changes in itinerary along the way and I was accommodated without any issues. Upon arrival the driver was on time, and it was a late evening arrival, to Inviolate personally meeting me for the ride to my hotel. The rest of the safaris and experiences followed the same. My guide was Calvin who was very knowledgeable of the parks and ensured that I had the opportunity to photograph all of the sightings exactly as I had planned. The accommodations, I chose a budget friendly, were outstanding. Comfortable, hot water always, comfortable bedding, EXCELLENT food and plenty of it... there was not one moment where I could point out for improvement. I was saddened to leave behind not only such a great country, landscapes, and sightings, but very peaceful, accommodating, and friendly people. I'm already planning a return trip with my family.Show more
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Bent5.0•July 2024
Alles hat pünktlich funktioniert, sehr freundliche guides und AP des Veranstalters, schöne und sehr schöne Lodges...
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Traveled in July 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to know that you had such an amazing experience with us. It’s always our goal to create memorable moments, and we’re glad that your day was filled with fun, great food, and meaningful interactions. We look forward to welcoming you back for more incredible adventures with Serengeti African Tours!
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Anonymous5.0•June 2024
Me and my friends we went on a safari of 5 days with Serengeti African tours, The safari was amazing with...
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to know that you had such an amazing experience with us. It’s always our goal to create memorable moments, and we’re glad that your day was filled with fun, great food, and meaningful interactions. We look forward to welcoming you back for more incredible adventures with Serengeti African Tours!
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Tiana5.0•May 2024
It was my first time to visit Tanzania and i was worried my colleagues did safari with this company told me it was...
It was my first time to visit Tanzania and i was worried my colleagues did safari with this company told me it was okay because they provide best service and their pickup and drop off work really great also during the safari they provide us with the refreshments drinks also she ensure me that it will take away my stress from work.So i book for 5 day safari and it was wounderfull the driver have experience over 15 year and they were very kindy , helpfully the they give us time to see everything, the hotel was nice and the driver take alot of care after safari they told us if we were interested to see the orphans homeShow more
Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Serengeti African Tours
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to know that you had such an amazing experience with us. It’s always our goal to create memorable moments, and we’re glad that your day was filled with fun, great food, and meaningful interactions. We look forward to welcoming you back for more incredible adventures with Serengeti African Tours!
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Nicholas4.0•March 2024
Great tour overall - tour guide and chef did an amazing job catering for many different people. Guide Rocky very...
Great tour overall - tour guide and chef did an amazing job catering for many different people. Guide Rocky very knowledgeable and passionate about his culture and country!👍 - was not the exact tour I had booked but everything in it was included but on different days which I was not made aware of until the day before.Show more
Traveled in March 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our services! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that we were able to meet your expectations. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and your feedback motivates us to continue delivering exceptional experiences. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
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Ian
Asked on July 30th, 2026
at what time the tour finishes the last day (the 5th day after visiting Lake)? If we take a flight at 6:30pm would we arrive to reach it?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written July 2026
  Safari normally ends from 5 to 6 pm, so it's recommended booking a flight at Kilimanjaro Airport for 8 pm if it's domestic and for 9 pm if its International.
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Megan
Asked on May 1st, 2026
Is it possible to customise a trip to Tanzania? We would like to visit in August and want to see all the main highlights, safari, and maybe some beach days or Zanzibar as well.
Tour Details
- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written May 2026
  Yes, absolutely, it is possible to fully customise your Tanzania trip according to your interests and travel style. A combination of safari highlights together with beach relaxation in Zanzibar is a wonderful choice and very popular. We can tailor the itinerary to include the main national parks, accommodation preferences, number of safari days, and relaxing beach days afterward.
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  Megan
  Traveler•Written May 2026
  Can we get picked up and start in Dar es Salaam? We live an action packed itinerary, and would want to stay around 7 days in total. We would like to do the main national parks eg Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti etc. We like lots of action and activities and don't mind fast paced. We would like to keep costs down where we can, so mid range hotels are absolutely fine. Could you come up with an itinerary and price range?
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Brian
Asked on April 15th, 2026
Can you tell me if we will be staying in tents or gites?
Accommodation
- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written April 2026
  Yes, your stay will be at campsites during the trip. We do provide all necessary camping equipment, so you won't need to worry about bringing your own gear.
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Jacob
Asked on October 28th, 2025
How do we return to Arusha after the safari? What time will we arrive back in Arusha on the last day?
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Transport
- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written October 2025
  Normally, on the last day of the safari, you will arrive back in Arusha between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, depending on the day's activities and traffic conditions. If you have a flight on the same day, we can happily arrange an airport transfer for you at an additional cost to ensure you arrive on time.
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Emma
Asked on April 22nd, 2025
Does this price (£934) include all accommodation?
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Price / Availability
- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written April 2025
  The Price indicated in this package, $1250 per person, includes: 1)Camping Equipment (Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Mattress, Camping Tents) 2)Park Fees 3)4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for the best wildlife viewing. 4)Charging ports and a refrigerator for refreshing drinks during the journey. 5)All activities, unless indicated as optional 6)Professional guide, 7)Taxes / VAT
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Audrey-Laure
Asked on March 11th, 2025
Will there be a discount for children on this tour?
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- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  Yes, a discount of 15% is offered for children.
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Maaike
Asked on January 24th, 2025
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during the tour?
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- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  Please inform us of any dietary restrictions, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
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Fiona
Asked on January 22nd, 2025
I want to see the great migration and big five with a safari in Tanzania for August 2025. I'm alone and I can join with a group. I prefer cheap accommodations.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  We have a 5-day Camping Tanzania Safari exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. The package is a budget safari joining a group tour staying camping with a maximum number of 6-7 people in a safari jeep. We provide all camping equipment and sleeping bags. We have different kinds of meals during the safari like Vegan, Vegetarians, etc. Option of stay lodge with private Room and bathroom $2200 per person.
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Andrea
Asked on January 19th, 2025
What kind of accommodations are they? Are they en-suite bathrooms?
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  Andrea
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  On the last day, is it possible to catch the flight from JRO airport back to DAR airport?
- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  Option of stay lodge with private Room and bathroom $2200 per adult and $2000 per child
- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  Joining a group tour involves a maximum of 6-7 people in a safari jeep. We provide all camping equipment and sleeping bags. We have different kinds of meals during the safari like Vegan, Vegetarians, etc.
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Donna
Asked on January 18th, 2025
Is it a camping safari with tents on the ground or private rooms?
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- Serengeti African ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  It's a budget safari with camping accommodation. We provide all camping equipment and sleeping bags. We also offer an option to stay in a lodge with a private room and bathroom for $2200 per person.

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