Tanzania Budget Camping Safari
5 days—Best Budget Camping Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
$950-970 USD
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Safari summary
This 5-day group tour offers an unforgettable adventure through Tanzania’s renowned northern circuit parks. Begin your journey in the Serengeti, home to the dramatic wildebeest migration, where over a million wildebeest, alongside 250,000 zebras, move in search of greener pastures. Explore the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, known for its breathtaking landscapes and abundance of wildlife, as the crater floor makes animal sightings easier. Next, visit Tarangire, often considered a smaller version of the Serengeti, but famous for its large elephant herds. Finally, end your tour at Lake Manyara, where you may be lucky enough to spot the elusive tree-climbing lions, a rare but fascinating sight.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
After breakfast, the tour begins with a stop in Arusha town for any last-minute purchases before heading to Tarangire National Park for a game drive and a picnic lunch. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population and baobab trees, and it hosts up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras during their annual migration. In the afternoon, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight camping stay.
Fig Tree Lodge
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
After breakfast, you'll embark on a 6-hour drive to Serengeti, passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a 20-minute stop at the crater viewpoint for breathtaking views. An optional visit to a Maasai village (10-20 USD) lets you explore their unique culture, including warrior traditions. In the late afternoon, you'll arrive in Serengeti for a game drive in Seronera, offering a chance to see wildlife and possibly predators as the sun sets.
Budget Camping
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, you'll set off on a morning game drive, encountering a variety of wildlife until the afternoon. Following this, you'll return to camp for lunch and packing, before embarking on a game drive as you exit Serengeti. Your journey continues with a 2-hour drive to Simba Campsite, located near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
Budget Camping
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will descend into the crater, embarking on a quest to spot the elusive black rhino. While the crater's floor makes it easier to see many animals, rhinos can be particularly challenging to find. After lunch, you'll enjoy a game drive before ascending back to camp. There, you'll pack up for the next leg of your journey to Mto wa Mbu, located near Lake Manyara.
Fig Tree Lodge
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you'll head to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its flamingo-filled lake and, if you're lucky, its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive spotting birds and various wildlife, including buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, vultures, eagles, and monkeys. You'll also visit the Hippo Pool for a close look at the hippos and the hot springs. After the tour, you'll return to your hotel in Arusha.
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