*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for single travelers.
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This budget-friendly camping safari offers the perfect combination of comfort and adventure. With the opportunity to visit four of Tanzania’s top destinations— Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and the foothills of Kilimanjaro. You’ll experience an incredible range of wildlife and landscapes. It’s a unique, authentic safari experience that offers an unbeatable connection to nature.
| Start | Arusha (Day 1) |
| Day 1 | Tarangire NP |
| Day 2 | Serengeti NP |
| Day 3 | Central serengeti NP |
| Day 4 | Ngorongoro crater |
| Day 5 | Mount kilimanjaro day hike |
We will pick you up from your hotel or the airport. On the first day, you will depart at 6:30 am and drive from Arusha to. Tarangire, which is approximately a 2-hour drive distance is 150 km. You will go on a 6-hour game drive today inside the park. We will serve you a hot lunch inside the park. You’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive and the chance to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife.
This national park is known as a birding destination and also features large numbers of elephants. During the dry season, the Tarangire River is the only source of water in the area. The landscape is of particular interest too, due to the high number of baobab trees in the area. It is also known as a wonderful birding destination and features a large number of game drives. Your overnight stay will be at Ngedere Lodge.
You’ll wake up and prepare to depart at 6:30 am. We drive from Ngedere lodge to Serengeti, which is a 4-hour drive across 231 km. On arrival at Serengeti, you will have a picnic lunch at the Serengeti picnic site, you’ll proceed with an afternoon game drive. Later in the evening, you will head to the Seronera Campsite, and our team will handle all the setup of the camping equipment at the campsite, including erecting tents and preparing cozy sleeping arrangements for you to enjoy a restful night under the stars.
Budget camping
Inside Central Serengeti NP
Today, you will have an early morning breakfast or a cup of coffee and start with a morning game drive around 6:30 am. You will have brunch at the campsite. Later in the afternoon, you’ll have a game drive en route exiting the park and driving towards the Ngorongoro crater for overnight outside the crater rim.
Overnight stay: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite. You’ll enjoy a peaceful night surrounded by nature.
Budget camping
You’ll have an early morning game drive at the Ngorongoro Crater, and embark on a game drive that will last 6 hours. You will have lunch inside the park. The Ngorongoro Crater, a caldera or collapsed volcano, while only covering 260 km², includes a diverse range of habitats, including montane forest, grasslands, acacia forests, a salt lake, and swamps. Due to the diversity of the habitats on the crater floor and sides, an incredible number of different birds and animals, including the Big Five, call Ngorongoro Crater home and provide visitors with spectacular game viewing in gorgeous surroundings. Within the Ngorongoro Crater, there is a huge concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. Hippos, crocodiles, zebras, a wide range of antelopes, and plains game live here, too.
Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Karibu Heritage House.
Karibu Heritage House
Your first stop will be the stunning Materuni Waterfalls, where you’ll enjoy a refreshing hike through the forest. As you make your way to the falls, your guide will explain the history and significance of this beautiful location. The Chagga people, who have lived here for centuries, will welcome you into their village, offering a glimpse of their traditional way of life.
You’ll visit a local coffee plantation, where you’ll learn about the entire coffee-making process—from cultivation and drying to roasting and brewing. You’ll watch as the villagers demonstrate how they handcraft their coffee, and listen to traditional songs while learning the ancient techniques. You’ll also taste fresh coffee and sample a local soup made from bananas—a popular dish in the region.
Later, for lunch, you’ll share a traditional Chagga lunch in the village, offering a taste of the local cuisine.
Afterward, you’ll return to Arusha, or we can arrange your airport transfer accordingly after the tour.
| Start Dates | Single (1 Room) | 2+ People (Sharing Rooms) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | n/a* | $914 |
| Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | n/a* | $924 |
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for single travelers.
The best time to go on safari in Tanzania is generally during the dry season months of June to October but a wide range of wildlife can be spotted year-round and each season brings its own advantages.
