6-Day Tanzania Budget Camping Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Description
You will be met on arrival at the airport and transferred accordingly. Accommodation before the safari begins can be arranged at an additional cost..
Day 1 | Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari adventure officially begins today. After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its vast elephant herds and towering ancient baobab trees—the largest tree species on the African continent.
Enjoy game viewing from the open roof of your safari vehicle as you explore savannah plains, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River, which attracts a wide range of wildlife. Sightings may include giraffes, impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, elephants, and numerous bird species. Lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic picnic site before continuing with afternoon game drives. In the evening, head to your campsite inside the park for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:Budget camping Located inside Tarangire National Park
Meals & Drinks:Lunch and dinner included (breakfast not included)
All drinks included (except spirits/liquor).
Day 2 | Tarangire Sunrise Game Drive & Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience
Begin the day early with a sunrise game drive in Tarangire National Park, when wildlife is most active. After breakfast, enjoy further exploration of the park before driving to the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu for lunch.
In the afternoon, take part in a cultural tour of the local community. Activities may include visits to banana farms, rice fields, traditional art workshops, forest areas, and nearby waterfalls. The tour can be done on foot or by bicycle, offering a close-up look at local life. Dinner and overnight will be at Fig Tree Lodge.
Main Destination: Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Accommodation:Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Budget lodge located in or near Mto wa Mbu
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks included (except spirits/liquor).
Day 3 | Journey to Serengeti & Afternoon Game Drive
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park on a scenic drive lasting approximately 4–5 hours through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy wildlife sightings and changing landscapes before stopping for a picnic lunch near Naabi Hill Gate.
Enter Serengeti National Park for an afternoon game drive across its vast plains. As the sun sets, continue to Seronera (Tumbili) Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:Budget camping Located inside Central Serengeti
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks included (except spirits/liquor).
Day 4 | Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti. Depart at sunrise for early wildlife viewing, then return to camp for breakfast before setting out with packed lunch for a full-day game drive.
Search for the Big Five while enjoying the park’s diverse landscapes. Beyond large mammals, the Serengeti is home to more than 500 bird species, including ostriches, secretary birds, and black eagles soaring above the plains. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping Located inside Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks:All meals included
All drinks included (except spirits/liquor).
Day 5 | Early Morning Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro
Depart camp around 6:00 am for a sunrise game drive, taking advantage of peak wildlife activity. Mid-morning, enjoy breakfast at a bush picnic site before continuing game viewing.
Return to camp around midday for a hot lunch, pack up, and then drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at Simba Campsite in time for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:Budget camping Located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks included (except spirits/liquor).
Day 6 | Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha
At 6:00 am, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with a packed breakfast for a memorable game drive. This vast caldera covers approximately 260 square kilometres and is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhinoceros.
Spend about 5–6 hours exploring the crater floor before ascending for your final meal with the team. Afterwards, return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening (around 5:00–6:00 pm), marking the end of your safari.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: No accommodation
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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast and lunch are included
Dinner not included
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Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.
You will be transferred to the airport for your departure..
Price Includes
- All transfers as listed in the itinerary
- Free round-trip airport pick-up and drop-off
- A dedicated professional driver-guide
- Private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser (safari-equipped)
- Bottled mineral water during the safari
- All national park entry fees
- All activities listed in the program
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Drinks at lodges and camps
- Laundry services
- Tips and personal expenses
- Anything not clearly listed as included
- Extra accommodation before or after the safari (available on request)
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