4 Days Budget Camping Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

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Price

From $890.00

Duration

5 days

Max People

Min Age

10+

Overview

This 4-day budget camping safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations — Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater — without breaking the bank. Enjoy authentic bush experiences by sleeping in tents under the stars, eating freshly cooked meals, and exploring the wild in a 4x4 safari vehicle led by expert guides. It’s affordable, adventurous, and unforgettable.

Included/Excluded

All park and camping fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
Accommodation in public campsites (with tents, mattresses)
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during safari
Drinking water
Airport transfers (if needed)

Sleeping bags (can be rented)
Flights to/from Tanzania
Tips for guide and cook
Alcohol and soft drinks
Personal travel insurance
Optional Maasai village visit

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart early from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast herds of elephants and scenic baobab-studded landscapes. Enjoy a full-day game drive and lunch in the park before heading to your campsite near Lake Manyara. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and enter the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Game drives along the way offer a chance to spot lions, wildebeests, giraffes, and more. Camp in the central Serengeti under the African sky.

Day 3: Morning Serengeti Game Drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Enjoy a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti when predators are most active. After brunch, begin your drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at Simba Camp on the crater rim for overnight.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-rich haven known for its dense concentration of animals, including rhinos and hippos. After your crater tour and picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha where your safari ends.