Budget Group Camping Safari

Safari summary

This 6-day budget group camping safari offers an immersive and affordable wildlife experience through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, with a special focus on two unforgettable nights in the Serengeti National Park. Designed for travelers seeking adventure, nature, and value, the safari combines game-rich destinations with guided expertise and shared camping experiences.
The journey typically begins in Arusha, where participants are welcomed by a professional safari guide and depart in a custom-built 4x4 safari vehicle. The first days are spent exploring renowned parks such as Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. Game drives provide excellent opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide range of plains game.
The highlight of the safari is the extended stay in Serengeti National Park, with two nights spent at public campsites inside or near the park. This allows for in-depth exploration of one of Africa’s greatest wildlife ecosystems. The Serengeti is celebrated for its vast savannahs, abundant predators, and the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal). Early morning and afternoon game drives increase the chances of encountering lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and large herds of herbivores in their natural habitat.
The itinerary often includes a visit to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater—one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, and flamingos, making it one of the best places in Africa for game viewing in a single day.
Accommodation throughout the safari is in budget camping sites, where travelers sleep in tents and enjoy freshly prepared meals by a safari cook. Facilities are basic but safe and well-located, enhancing the authentic bush experience. The group format helps keep costs low while offering a social and interactive travel environment.
Overall, this 6-day budget group camping safari is ideal for adventurous travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations especially the Serengeti at an affordable price, without compromising on quality guiding, wildlife encounters, and memorable African landscapes.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Hot air balloons
• Photography safari—with professional guide
• Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• All drinks
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas