5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

Trip Days

5 Days

Accommodation

Budget Camping

Transport

With Safari Vehicle

Imagine drifting off to sleep in a simple tent on the Tanzanian savanna, the starry sky above you and the sounds of wild animals filling the night air. This 5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari delivers that incredible experience pairing a life-changing adventure with unbeatable affordability. It’s the perfect way to dive into the wild without stretching your wallet.

This safari is all about adventure, bringing you closer to nature in a way that’s thrilling, awe-inspiring, and unforgettable. Camping under the open sky, you’ll feel the pulse of Tanzania’s wilderness firsthand.

Tour Overview

This 5-day Tanzania budget camping safari whisks you through three of the country’s most iconic national parks, offering a condensed yet exhilarating taste of the wild:

Lake Manyara National Park: A gentle start to your safari, this enchanting park winds through lush forests between a shimmering soda lake and the striking Great Rift escarpment ideal for spotting tree-climbing lions and colorful birdlife.
Serengeti National Park: Famous for its dense wildlife, including prowling big cats, the Serengeti also hosts the Great Migration a breathtaking spectacle of 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 350,000 gazelles racing 1,200 miles for survival.
Ngorongoro Crater: The world’s largest intact caldera, this 265 sq. km bowl plunges 600m deep and shelters up to 30,000 animals, making it a game-viewing paradise right near your campsite.

Key Information

- Starting Point and Ending Point: Arusha
- Duration: 5 days / 4 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 (bring a Swahili phrasebook—locals love when you try a few words!)
- Main Wildlife: Zebra, wildebeest, lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, cheetah, jackal, hyena, antelope, and Cape buffalo

Highlights

- 4 days of thrilling game drives
- Chance to spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino)
- Camping in Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
- Affordable, authentic safari experience

Food

Enjoy hearty, daily meals cooked fresh at your campsite to keep you energized. We prioritize your health with bottled water our vehicles are always stocked to ensure you stay hydrated in the wild. Have special dietary needs? Let us know when booking, and we’ll tailor your meals accordingly

Price For 5 Days Camping Safari

Tour Name	1 Pax	2 Pax	3 Pax	4 Pax	5 Pax	6 Pax
5 Days Camping	$2500/PP	$2070/PP	$1670/PP	$1500/PP	$1450/PP	$1390/pp

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

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
Overnight at: Mto wa Mbu – Fanaka Campsite
Meals:Lunch &Dinner

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 &Dinner

Day 3: Serengeti Plain − Ngoro Ngoro Crater

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

Day 4: Ngoro Ngoro Crater – Lake Manyara National Park

Early breakfast at 6:00 am and descend at 6:10m. Down the crater floor with picnic lunch boxes, Full day crater tour-which is 6hrs. There is a very high possibility of spotting the big 5 in one day: Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo and Leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site on the crater floor. In the afternoon, ascend the crater for lunch. Dinner and overnight stay at Camp

Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
Overnight at: Mto wa Mbu – Fanaka Campsite
Meals:Lunch &Dinner

Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

The morning after breakfast, drive into Lake Manyara National Park. Full day game viewing. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its green scenery, varied birdlife, tree-climbing lions, and hippos.

Game viewing time: 5-6 hours
Meals: Beakfast &Lunch

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

Include

2 nights of accommodation in a Hotel (before and after the safari)
6 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