Budget Camping Safari
5 days—Best Camping Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
$1300-1450 USD
pp
Safari summary
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day camping safari that takes you through the stunning highlights of the Northern safari circuit. Discover wildlife in their natural habitats from elephants strolling under acacias, and a rich array of species thriving within the vast expanse of a collapsed volcano. A visit to Serengeti National Park awaits, home to an astounding 3 million animals. The Serengeti’s expansive grasslands provide the perfect setting to spot cheetahs, leopards, and lions in action.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival, a representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Here, you'll unwind and recharge for the exciting adventures ahead. The Charity Hotel, our trusted partner, offers a serene retreat with a perfect blend of tranquility and beauty, ensuring a peaceful night before your journey begins.
The Charity Hotel
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your Arusha accommodation for a scenic drive to Tarangire, where you'll pass Maasai people in colorful attire. The park, known for its large elephant herds, offers a thrilling game drive through swamps, savanna, and the Tarangire River, with sightings of zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffes, and possibly lions or leopards. After the game drive, you'll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a nearby Budget hotel.
Fig Tree Lodge
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
After breakfast, we'll head to Serengeti National Park, renowned for the great migration. Enjoy stunning views as we pass the crater highlands and stop for a bird's-eye view of Ngorongoro Crater. The vast Serengeti, home to over 2 million animals including wildebeests, zebras, and predators, will unfold before you. After an exciting game drive, you'll arrive at your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Budget Camping
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti
After an early breakfast, we'll head out for another game drive in Serengeti National Park, with the chance to spot the "Big Five." On our way to Ngorongoro Crater, we'll enjoy uninterrupted wildlife views. At the crater’s edge, we'll glimpse the landscapes we'll explore tomorrow. We'll spend the night at Simba Campsite, on the crater’s edge, with a beautiful sunset as we drift to sleep.
Budget Camping
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
At dawn, we'll make a quick stop at a viewpoint on the caldera's edge for a bird’s-eye view of this stunning landscape before descending onto the crater floor. Spend the day wildlife viewing in this UNESCO-listed wonder, home to 25,000 ungulates and the Big Five, as well as over 500 bird species. After a picnic lunch by the hippo lake and more exploration, we'll ascend through different climate zones and head back to Arusha.
No accommodation
Here are the latest 6 tours by Serengeti Starlight Tours. See all 19 tours.
Luxury Wilderness Safari
Tour by: Serengeti Starlight Tours
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Budget Safari and Coffee Tour
Tour by: Serengeti Starlight Tours
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Amazing Tanzania Safari
Tour by: Serengeti Starlight Tours
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Affordable Wilderness Magic
Tour by: Serengeti Starlight Tours
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Memorable Adventure
Tour by: Serengeti Starlight Tours
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Fly in and Out Private Safari
Tour by: Serengeti Starlight Tours
Countries:
Focus: Game drives
Cleanliness of vehicle
Meet and greet team
Quality of itinerary
Responsiveness of staff