8 Days Budget Camping Tanzania Safari
Day 01
Arrival in Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
After arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International airport / Arusha Airport), your private driver guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha City for dinner and overnight ready for your upcoming adventure.
Destination:Â Arusha City
Accommodation:Â Outpost Lodge
Meal plan:Â Bed & Breakfast
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Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park, in northern Tanzania, is celebrated for its vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and remarkable biodiversity. The park’s lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts large concentrations of wildlife, particularly during the dry season, offering exceptional game viewing opportunities.
Visitors can encounter lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and an impressive array of over 500 bird species. Its scenic beauty and rich wildlife make Tarangire a must-visit safari destination year-round. After having Lunch at a picnic site and an extensive game drive, we head straight to your campsite, arriving late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Destination:Â Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:Â Migombani Campsite
Meal plan:Â Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 02
Day 03 - 05
Full Days in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we drive straight to Serengeti National Park passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Check-in at Naabi Hill Gate and after that drive inside the endless plains of Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Tanzania, is one of the world’s most iconic safari destinations, famed for its endless plains and exceptional wildlife. It hosts the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing, pursued by predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Home to the Big Five and over 500 bird species, the park’s diverse habitats ranging from grasslands to riverine forests, offer spectacular game viewing year-round, making it a true jewel of African wilderness.
A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late afternoon, drive to your camp for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Nyani Campsite or similar
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Serengeti Morning Game Drive – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast in the Serengeti, enjoy a final morning game drive, soaking in the park’s vast plains and wildlife. Depart towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed lunch boxes. There’s plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Arrive at your accommodation by late afternoon for check-in. Relax and enjoy a delicious dinner, reflecting on the incredible safari experiences before an overnight stay.
Destination:Â Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Simba Campsite
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06
Day 07
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto Wa Mbu
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing drive. Undoubtedly, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an ‘eighth wonder of the world’, the Crater has achieved world renown, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year.
You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment. There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! Undeniably, it is one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros. Furthermore, the park is home to the entirety of The Big Five. It is particularly good place to see lions, herds of wildebeest, zebras and cape buffalo year-round. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to your campsite, arriving late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Migombani Campsite
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, we drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in northern Tanzania, is known for its stunning scenery and diverse habitats, from lush groundwater forests to expansive alkaline lake shores.
Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and flocks of flamingos, the park also shelters giraffes, hippos, zebras, and over 400 bird species. After lunch at a designated picnic site, we finalize our game drive and head back to Arusha city either at your accommodation if you wish to stay longer or at the airport to catch your flight to your next destination
Destination:Â Lake Manyara National Park
Meal plan:Â Breakfast & Lunch
Day 08
Departure
A Fond Farewell or Zanzibar Extension
Rest and recuperation at the hotel before your transfer to the airport.
Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.
Package Details
Inclusions
Camping Tents
Affordable tents and sleeping gear at scenic public campsites for an authentic and budget-friendly wilderness experience.
Private Master Guide
Expert local Tanzanian guide and a private 4x4 safari vehicle for your entire 8-day journey.
All Park Fees
National Park entrance, concession, and vehicle fees included.
Park Fees & Permits
All national park entrance fees, crater service fees, and specialized conservation permits included.
Airport Transfers
Airport transport to and from your hotel on both tour ends
Unlimited Water
Always available fresh bottled water during your trip
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights to/from Kilimanjaro (JRO)
- Personal travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Tourist Entry Visas for Tanzania
- Tips and gratuities for safari guides and lodge staff
- Laundry services at lodges (unless specified)
- Premium alcoholic beverages and specialty spirits
- Personal gifts, souvenirs, and telephone calls
- Optional hot air balloon safari or cultural village tours
