CAMPING SAFARI
6-DAY BUDGET CAMPING SAFARI
- Best Time: June to November
- High Season: July to September
Welcome to Tanzania!
Embark on an unforgettable six-day private camping safari that takes you through some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. This adventure is designed to give you the best of Tanzania’s natural beauty and wildlife, including the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration as it crosses the Mara River.
Your journey begins at Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush landscapes and the famous tree-climbing lions. From there, you’ll head to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Garden of Eden for its stunning scenery and rich concentration of wildlife. Then, experience the endless plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll witness the dramatic river crossings during the migration season. Finally, explore Tarangire National Park, home to massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
This safari is perfect for nature lovers seeking a close-to-nature experience in the heart of the African wilderness.
Let the adventure begin!
Tour Features
Budget camping
This is a budget camping tour.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour.
Minimum age of 2 years
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup at 8:00 a.m. from either Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or your hotel. From there, you’ll enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations. You’ll spend the day exploring the park on a full-day game drive, spotting a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, and if you’re lucky—tree-climbing pythons!
The park is named after the Tarangire River, a life-giving source for wildlife especially during the dry season. You’ll also admire the towering baobab trees that dominate the landscape.
As the sun sets, you’ll head to Jambo Lodge, located near Lake Manyara, where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and rest for the night.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Jambo Lodge & Campsite (Budget Lodge in Mto wa Mbu)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, pack your bags and hit the road for a beautiful journey through the Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. You’ll enjoy a game drive along the way with a picnic lunch in the bush.
Expect to arrive in the Central Serengeti around mid-afternoon. In time for a sunset game drive, you’ll witness the golden hues of the plains as animals become more active. It’s the perfect way to experience Serengeti’s magic.
Your day concludes with dinner and overnight at the Seronera Campsite, located right in the heart of the Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping (Inside Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3: Full Day in Western Serengeti
Rise early and get ready for a full day of exploration in the Western Corridor of Serengeti. Your guide will take you deeper into the park, focusing on areas where the Great Wildebeest Migration is likely happening—an awe-inspiring spectacle of over a million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles on the move, followed closely by predators like lions and cheetahs.
Depending on the season (best seen June–September or calving season from January–March), you’ll have the opportunity to witness this natural wonder up close.
After a day packed with wildlife encounters, you’ll return to your campsite for dinner and a well-earned rest.
Main Destination: Western Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping (Inside Western Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Start your morning early at around 5:45 a.m. to enjoy breakfast and catch a sunrise game drive—the Serengeti is magical at dawn! Around 11:30 a.m., you’ll return to camp for a hot lunch and begin your journey toward Ngorongoro Crater.
On the way, enjoy more wildlife sightings and panoramic views as you travel through the southern Serengeti and into the Ngorongoro highlands. You’ll arrive at Simba Campsite, perched on the rim of the crater, just in time for dinner.
Main Destination: Southern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Budget camping (Ngorongoro Crater rim)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara Region
After an early breakfast at 5:30 a.m., descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. You’ll spend 6–7 hours exploring the crater floor, with a picnic lunch surrounded by beautiful scenery and flocks of flamingos.
After the game drive, ascend the crater walls and head back to Jambo Lodge near Lake Manyara. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of Mto wa Mbu village, where you’ll see banana farms, local homes, and get a taste of authentic Tanzanian life.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Jambo Lodge & Campsite (Budget Lodge near Lake Manyara)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Enjoy your final safari day with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush green paradise known for its tree-climbing lions, colorful flamingos, and the serene hot springs. You’ll enjoy a relaxed game drive and also visit a Maasai Boma, where you’ll learn about the culture, traditions, and way of life of the Maasai people.
In the late afternoon, you’ll head back to Arusha for an overnight stay or be dropped off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | Non-alcoholic drinks
END OF THE TOUR
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha/Moshi/Zanzibar
- Book your own international flights when using this operator
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
- Rates include a local payment. This means that part of the rate must be paid upfront and part on location during the tour. Move your mouse pointer over a rate to see the local payment.
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Solo1 room | 2 people1 room | 3 people2 rooms | 4 people2 rooms | 5 people3 rooms | 6 people3 rooms | 7+ people |
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | n/a* | $1,815 | $1,815 | $1,430 | $1,430 | $1,320 | Get Quote |
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | n/a* | $1,815 | $1,815 | $1,430 | $1,430 | $1,320 | Get Quote |
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
