Tour info
This 7-day budget camping safari is a true Tanzanian adventure—exploring four top national parks, engaging with local communities, and sleeping under the stars in well-equipped public campsites. From elephants in Tarangire to lions in Serengeti and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, this trip offers unforgettable wildlife and cultural experiences at great value.
Itinerary
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Public campsite in or near Arusha
Inclusions:
- Airport pickup from Kilimanjaro or Arusha
- Transfer to campsite and safari briefing
- Welcome dinner prepared by your safari cook
Optional Activities:
- Guided Arusha city tour – markets, Cultural Heritage Center, or local coffee tasting
Meals: Dinner
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Public campsite near the park
Inclusions:
- Morning transfer to Tarangire
- Game drive with picnic lunch
- Evening at camp under the stars
Highlights: Elephant herds, baobab forests, and beautiful landscapes
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Lake Manyara National Park & Mto wa Mbu village
Accommodation: Campsite near Lake Manyara or Mto wa Mbu
Inclusions:
- Game drive in Lake Manyara
- Afternoon cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu (bike ride or tuk-tuk)
- Traditional Swahili lunch with local family
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, banana plantations, and local interaction
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Seronera public campsite
Inclusions:
- Drive through Ngorongoro highlands into the Serengeti
- Game drive en route with picnic lunch
- Camp in the heart of Serengeti
Highlights: Endless plains, migrating herds, and predators in action
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Seronera public campsite
Inclusions:
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Chance to see lions, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and more
- Evening by the campfire
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Simba Campsite (on crater rim)
Inclusions:
- Game drive en route back from Serengeti
- Visit to a Maasai boma (optional)
- Evening on the crater rim with cool air and dramatic views
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Inclusions:
- Early descent into the crater for half-day game drive
- Picnic lunch in the crater
- Drive back to Arusha and drop-off at hotel or airport
Highlights: Black rhinos, crater lions, zebras, flamingos, and hippos
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
