Enjoy a 3-day Tanzania budget camping safari in Serengeti. Spot the Big Five and camp under the stars on a wallet-friendly trip

Tanzania safari

3 Days Budget Camping Safari

Trip Days
3 Days
Accommodation
Budget Camping
Transport
With Safari Vehicle
Price
From $890

Tour Overview

Sleeping in a simple tent on the savanna, with stars overhead and the sounds of animals carrying through the night, is something special. This 3 Days Budget Camping Safari gives you that experience at a price that's easy on your budget. It shows you don't need to spend a lot to have a safari you'll remember for years.

This is safari kept simple: you're close to nature from morning to night, and it's interesting and moving in equal measure. It's a good fit if you want an honest, affordable safari without the frills.

This 3-day budget camping safari takes you to two of Tanzania's best-known places: Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Serengeti National Park: The Serengeti is probably Africa's most famous park. Its name comes from the Maasai word for its wide, endless grass plains, and it's home to the Great Migration, when around two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles move across the land. The grazing here is some of the richest in Africa, so you'll find very large herds and plenty of predators following them.
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area: This is home to the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the world's largest intact caldera. The crater floor covers 265 sq. km, sits 600m below the rim and holds up to 30,000 animals. It's a great second stop after the Serengeti.

Highlights

  • 2 days of exhilarating game drives
  • Chance to spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino)
  • Budget camping in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
  • Affordable immersion in Tanzania’s wild heart

Key Information

Starting Point and Ending Point
Arusha
Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Accommodation
Budget camping in tents at designated sites
Children Policy
Children aged five [5] and up are welcome with parental supervision
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German (a Swahili phrasebook adds a fun twist locals love it!)
Main Wildlife
Zebra, wildebeest, lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, cheetah, jackal, hyena, antelope, and Cape buffalo

Food

Your meals are cooked fresh at the campsite every day, good filling food for long game drives. We only give you bottled water, with plenty in the vehicle so you stay hydrated and healthy. Have a special diet? Tell us when you book and we'll plan your meals around it.

Itinerary

  1. Pre day Arriving in Tanzania

    Our Safari adventure starts the Moment you land at Kilimanjaro international Airport/ Arusha Airport, You will be met by our staff at the airport and transferred to a Hotel Arusha in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable accommodations at

    Accommodation: Planet Lodge Arusha

    Before your briefing with the Guides, who will provide the essential information for your safaris? So don’t be afraid to ask your Tanzania guide questions regarding the safari– he will be happy to answer them all.

    Approx. Time
    1 hours
    Overnight at
    Planet Lodge
    Meals
    Bed & Breakfast
  2. Day 1 Arusha – Tarangire National Park

    After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and have a straight drive to Tarangire National park with a picnic lunch proceeding with a game drive in the middle of the park expect to observe herds of Elephants 10-20 and sometimes up to 30, while on a game drive do not forget to throw your eyes on top of trees as you might spot a Leopard but you may also see buffalo, Impala, zebras, warthogs, giraffe and many more the park will offer you explore the park till late evening drive to the Campsite for the overnight.

    Game viewing time
    6-7 hours
    Meals
    Lunch &Dinner
  3. Day 2 Tarangire National Park – Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast and park, all the camping equipment’s in safari vehicle boarding in the safari leave the camp to Serengeti via Manyara through rift valley escapements towards the Serengeti National Park today you have an optional of visiting the Masai village on your way to Serengeti, reaching Serengeti by the evening having your evening game drive towards Campsite

    Game viewing time
    6-7 hours
    Overnight at
    Serengeti- Kati Kati Campsite
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  4. Day 3 Half Day in Serengeti National park

    Optional: If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend you to go on a balloon safari. It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife The hot-air balloon gently takes you up in the air and floats wherever the morning winds may take you. During the ride you have a stunning and far-reaching view of the great plains of the Serengeti. From here you can spot big herds of wildebeest, giraffes and prides of lion’s right below you. At the right time of year and with a good amount of luck you might even be able to experience the great migration from above.

    Besides that After breakfast, venture into the Serengetis wilderness corners for a half day of game viewing in the park. Take your leisure while exploring this world heritage site, where earth’s largest concentration of plain game still roams free! In the late afternoon, drive back to campsite

    Game viewing time
    6-7 hours
    Overnight at
    Ngoro Ngoro – Simba Campsite
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner
  5. Day 4 Ngorongoro crater - Arusha

    After breakfast, Drive to Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. In the late afternoon drive to airport for your departure or alternatively back in your hotel.

    Later on, will follow the transfer back to Arusha town, or directly to the airport
    Overnight at: Planet Lodge Arusha

    Game viewing time
    5-6 hours
    Meals
    Beakfast &Lunch

Parks Visited

Include

  • 2 nights of accommodation in a Hotel (before and after the safari)
  • 2 Night of accommodation in Camping safari
  • Transportation in 4×4 Land cruiser with Fridge and Inverter for charging mobile
  • Daily game drive
  • A professional driver/guide
  • Park fees & Crater fees
  • Airport Private Pickup and Drop-off Transportation
  • Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners per day during the safari
  • Drinks (Mineral water – 3 litres of water per day)
  • Camping gears like two people per tent
  • Mattress, table, Chair, Pillow
  • On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebook.
  • Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals

Exclude

  • Travel Insurance/ Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. Laundry, Telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Camping safari Sleeping bag for rent $20
  • Visa fees
  • Tips to the guide/driver/cook and any items of personal nature

Prices

Price For 4 Days Camping Safari

Tour Name1 Pax2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax
4 Days Camping$2050/PP$1300/PP$1200/PP$1170/PP$950/PP$890/PP

Prices in US dollars.

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What Our Travelers Say About Our Tours

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