Tanzania Safari: Big Five & Elephant Adventure

Embark on a thrilling 5-day camping safari in Tanzania’s iconic parks. Spot the Big Five, explore diverse landscapes, and enjoy private guided game drives.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park - With a packed lunch, the journey from Arusha begins with a two-hour drive through the Maasai steppe to Tarangire National Park. Upon entering the park, visitors are welcomed by a landscape adorned with majestic baobabs rising from the acacia parkland, creating a stunning backdrop for the…

What's Included
  • Camping equipment
  • Private transportation
  • Professional safari guide services
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Liability Insurance
  • All excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • All game drives as mentioned
What's Not Included
  • Visa
  • International Flights
  • Tips
  • All items of a personal nature
Additional Information

Embark on an exciting 5-day camping safari from Arusha to explore Tanzania’s renowned wildlife parks. With a dedicated private guide, enjoy thrilling game drives through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro National Parks. Here, you can encounter the Big Five and observe Africa’s largest gatherings of elephants. Be amazed by the…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Wibk2025
Sep 11, 2025
Tanzania gave us peace, joy, and lessons we will never forget. - Our tour operator Jema Safaris welcomed us like old friends when we arrived in Tanzania, Staff and our Guide Eddy were friendly and knowledgeable. Our first exploration started in Serengeti, Each day offered a new palette of sounds, scents, and sights-elephants flapping their ears, giraffes nibbling treetops, and hippos snorting in muddy pools. Being there with my friends made it even more special. Together we stood in silence at times, just soaking in the majesty. Our next destination in Ngorongoro, on the other hand, felt like entering nature’s secret garden. The crater’s walls stood tall like guardians, enclosing a world rich with life. We were mesmerized by the elephants with their giant tusks, the playful hippos wallowing in water, and the silence broken only by the call of birds. It wasn’t just sightseeing-it was a soul-stirring connection to the earth’s raw beauty. It was our a perfect combination of adventure, relaxation time in Tanzania and obviously we wanted to recommend it as a very good Tanzanian local tour organizer Jema Safaris and Tours.
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Hilic2025
Aug 30, 2025
We felt like living inside a love story surrounded by nature. - Me and my girlfriend set out on a 5-day camping safari across Tanzania, and it turned into one of the most unforgettable adventures of our lives. Eddy helped us completely to survive our entire safari, just like a good friend. Waking up in the wild, unzipping our tent to the cool morning air, felt like stepping into another world. Serengeti’s vast beauty and Ngorongoro’s dramatic crater were stunning, but nothing compared to the closeness the journey gave us. Each game drive brought us face to face with incredible wildlife-herds of elephants, prides of lions, and graceful giraffes moving across the horizon. Sharing those moments together made them even more special. At night, we sat by the campfire, talking under a sky crowded with stars, with the distant roars of lions reminding us where we were. The Ngorongoro Crater amazed us with its dramatic beauty. Living so close to nature brought us closer as a couple too. We laughed, we marveled, and we created memories we’ll carry forever. Five days in the wild gave us a story we’ll keep retelling for a lifetime.
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894prestonj
Aug 24, 2025
5-day Tanzania safari experience with best friend. - When I look back at our 5-day safari through Tanzania, it feels like I’m flipping through the pages of a wild and beautiful story. I was lucky to share it with my best friend, and together we set out with a group of fellow travelers who quickly turned into companions on this unforgettable adventure. Our safari well organized by Jema Safaris and Tours & truly they provided peaceful and satisfactory service. Our guide George was superb, he is also friendly and passionate. He was very helpful in giving us the opportunity to see the Big Five and Of course it was highlight, was witnessing the Big Five. Each sighting carried its own magic. We watched lions lazing under the shade yet keeping their powerful presence, elephants moving in calm family herds, buffalo standing with their stubborn pride, rhinos grazing with a quiet strength, and the unforgettable moment of spotting a leopard stretched across the branches of an acacia tree. Every animal encounter felt raw and authentic, like nature showing us its true face. The excitement of being in the open plains surrounded by nature was overwhelming, and the atmosphere of us being part of a group added a wonderful social spark to the journey.
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535sherit
Aug 10, 2025
Tanzania is a land of natural beauty where, we experienced spiritual peace. - We were hopeful that our Tanzania safari would be a great success. Jema Safaris and Tours fulfilled our expectations in the best way they could, and that was exactly what we wanted. The road from Arusha felt endless, a ribbon of dust leading into an ocean of grass. First zebra spotted, standing still, staring at us like we were the strange ones. The Serengeti sun wasn’t gentle. It baked everything in gold by afternoon, then melted into a horizon so wide it made my city life feel like a small, noisy box. In Ngorongoro, we descended into a place that felt like a secret: mist above, lions below, and flamingos scattered like pink brush strokes on a lake. But the best moments weren’t the big five. They were the quiet ones-watching an elephant calf clumsily chasing birds, sharing warm chai with our guide Karrim, while he told childhood stories, hearing the night crackle with insect songs I couldn’t name. 5 days later, we left with more than love nature. We left with the feeling that nature doesn’t perform for us-it just is. And that’s the real magic.
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Mandsghac
Jul 27, 2025
Our beautiful ❤ 2nd marriage anniversary was everything love💞 should feel like. - Celebrating our 2nd marriage anniversary in Tanzania was like stepping into a dream we never knew we had. We chose a 5-day camping safari with Jema Safaris and Tours & they decorated every day in such a way that it felt like our honeymoon and what we found was far more than just wildlife, it was a journey into nature, love, and togetherness. We explored the heart of the Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Sleeping under the stars, hearing lions roar in the distance, and waking up to the sounds of birds and zebras was something we’ll never forget. The cozy campfires each evening gave us quiet time to reflect, talk, laugh, and just be together with nothing but nature around us. At night, we camped beneath the stars, wrapped in warm blankets, listening to the sounds of the wild. The campfire glowed gently as we toasted to two years of love and many more adventures ahead. We held hands as lions roared in the distance and shared quiet, heartfelt conversations surrounded by nature. The sunrise over the Serengeti was a moment we will never forget.
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Probergv
Jul 24, 2025
Our Tanzanian 5-day Safari was well. - On this 5-day group camping safari, we experienced the wild heart of Tanzania. Our expert guide George and his companions took us to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We slept in tents surrounded by nature, witnessed the Big Five and enjoyed the magic of Africa’s untamed wilderness. We are huge nature lovers so this safari was perfect for us. We enjoyed close encounters with elephants, lions, zebras and many more while camping under the stars. With a friendly team and breathtaking scenery, this adventure provided an unforgettable taste of the raw beauty of Africa. We returned from the lush green landscape & wildlife with a heart full of love and affection.
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Khastim
Jul 10, 2025
Our safari was the ideal mix of adventure🤎wildlife and nature ♥. - Our 5 day camping safari through Tanzania’s most iconic parks with Jema Safaris & Tours and it was truly unforgettable. We started in Tarangire National Park, surrounded by ancient baobab trees and herds of elephants. The peaceful landscapes set the perfect tone for the adventure ahead. Next, we journeyed to the legendary Serengeti, where we witnessed the famous wildlife-lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and endless herds of zebras and wildebeests. Our last stop was the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to rhinos, hippos, and spectacular views. It was the perfect ending to an amazing journey.
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From $1,399
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).