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4 – Day Budget Camping Safari Tanzania | Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater | Affordable Wildlife Tour

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Duration

4 days 3 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Overview

Budget-Friendly 4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Embark on an incredible yet affordable 4-day, 3-night camping safari through Tanzania’s legendary Northern Circuit. Perfect for adventure seekers and budget-conscious travelers, this itinerary offers an immersive wildlife experience, taking you to three of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks: Tarangire National Park, the vast Serengeti National Park, and the majestic Ngorongoro Crater.

Experience the raw beauty of the African bush firsthand by staying in comfortable public campsites under starry skies. This comprehensive yet compact tour maximizes game viewing opportunities, allowing you to witness abundant wildlife, including the “Big Five,” without breaking the bank. Your journey begins and ends conveniently in Arusha, promising an authentic and unforgettable Tanzanian adventure.

Highlights

  • Affordable Safari: One of the most budget-friendly ways to experience Tanzania's top parks.
  • Authentic Camping: Nights spent at well-equipped public campsites for a true bush experience.
  • Big Three Parks: Covers Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in just 4 days.
  • Abundant Wildlife: Excellent opportunities for "Big Five" spotting and diverse animal encounters.
  • Expert Guiding: Led by professional, English-speaking safari guides.
  • All-Inclusive Camping: Includes camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mattress) for convenience.

Bulk discount (by Amount)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 2 Pax Sharing 2 2 $2.524,50
2 4 pax sharing 3 4 $1.683,00
3 6 Pax Sharing 5 6 $1.223,98

Itinerary

4 Days / 3 Nights: Affordable Tanzania Northern Circuit Camping Safari

Discover the magic of Tanzania on a thrilling and cost-effective 4-day budget camping safari. This itinerary is meticulously designed to provide an authentic wildlife adventure, immersing you in the natural wonders of Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, all while enjoying the true spirit of African bush camping.

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephant Country & Bush Camp

Your affordable Tanzania safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Arusha. Today, you'll drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

  • Morning Game Drive: Upon arrival, embark on an exhilarating game drive through Tarangire's diverse landscapes. Witness impressive concentrations of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and various antelopes. Look out for lions and leopards amidst the tree-filled savannah.

  • Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a refreshing picnic lunch amidst the park's scenic beauty, maximizing your time in the wilderness.

  • Authentic Camping Experience: As dusk settles, you will proceed to Jua Public Campsite (or similar) near Tarangire for your budget camping experience.

  • Dinner & Overnight at Jua Public Campsite: Savor a delicious dinner prepared by our safari cook, and spend your first night under the vast African sky, surrounded by the sounds of the bush – a truly authentic camping safari experience.

Day 2: Tarangire Area to Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains & Seronera Camp

After breakfast at your campsite, prepare for an epic journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park, renowned for its endless plains and spectacular wildlife.

  • Scenic Drive to Serengeti: Enjoy the scenic drive, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as you make your way to the heart of the Serengeti.

  • Afternoon Game Drive: Upon entering the Serengeti National Park, your thrilling afternoon game drive begins. Explore the central Seronera region, famous for its high concentration of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, especially during the Great Migration season.

  • Picnic Lunch: A convenient picnic lunch will be served in the park to keep your adventure going.

  • Serengeti Camping: As the day ends, you'll head to the well-located SERONERA Public Campsite (or similar) inside the Serengeti National Park, for your second night of budget camping.

  • Dinner & Overnight at SERONERA Public Campsite: Enjoy a hearty dinner, sharing stories around the campfire. Fall asleep to the distant calls of the wild, fully immersed in the authentic Serengeti camping experience.

Day 3: Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim – Simba Camp

Wake up to the sounds of the Serengeti! Today combines more incredible wildlife viewing with a move to the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Morning Serengeti Game Drive: Enjoy another captivating morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. This provides further opportunities to spot elusive species or witness predator-prey interactions that you might have missed. Maximize your chances of seeing the famed "Big Five."

  • Lunch: A satisfying lunch will be provided.

  • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim: In the afternoon, you will drive to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ascending to the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Crater Rim Camping: Your final budget camping night will be at Simba Public Campsite (or similar), strategically located on the cooler crater rim, offering stunning views (weather permitting).

  • Dinner & Overnight at Simba Public Campsite: Enjoy dinner and overnight at this unique campsite, preparing for tomorrow's incredible descent into the crater.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Departure to Arusha – Safari Concludes

Your final day culminates with an unforgettable exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater, often dubbed Africa's Eden.

  • Early Morning Crater Descent: After an early breakfast, you will descend approximately 600 meters (2,000 feet) onto the crater floor for an exhilarating game drive. The crater is a natural wonder, teeming with an incredibly dense concentration of wildlife, offering the best chance to spot all of the "Big Five" within a single day.

  • Lunch Box: A convenient lunch box will be provided for your enjoyment on the crater floor.

  • Return to Arusha: In the afternoon, after an awe-inspiring experience in the crater, you will begin your scenic drive back to Arusha town.

  • End of Services: You will be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey. This marks the triumphant conclusion of your incredible 4-day budget camping safari in Tanzania.

Included/Excluded

  • Safari Vehicle: Private or group 4x4 Land Cruiser safari jeep with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing and photography.
  • Fuel/Gasoline: All fuel costs for the safari vehicle.
  • Professional Guide: Services of a courteous, experienced, and professional English-speaking Driver/Guide(s).
  • Drinking Water: Bottled mineral water (1.5 liters per person per day) in the vehicle.
  • Accommodation: 3 nights accommodation at designated public campsites (Jua, Seronera, Simba or similar).
  • Meals: All meals as shown (B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner), starting with picnic lunch on Day 1 and ending with lunch on Day 4.
  • Park Fees: All applicable National Park entrance fees for Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Camping Fees: All necessary public camping fees.
  • Game Viewing Activities: All scheduled game drives as per the itinerary.
  • Medical Emergency Evacuation Cover: To Arusha (does not include hospitalization).
  • Camping Equipment: All necessary camping gear including comfortable tents, sleeping bags, and mattresses.
  • Government Taxes & Levies: All applicable government taxes.
  • Airport Transfers: Convenient airport transfers (from Kilimanjaro International Airport - JRO or Arusha Airport - ARK) to your Arusha hotel on arrival, and transfer back to Arusha town/JRO at the end of the safari.
  • Accommodation in Arusha Town: After the safari's conclusion.
  • International Airfares/Flights: To and from Tanzania.
  • Local Flights: Domestic flights within Tanzania.
  • Excess Baggage Charges: For flights.
  • Entry Visa Fees: For Tanzania.
  • International Travel Vaccinations & Inoculations: Personal health requirements.
  • Items of a Personal Nature: Room service, laundry, communication charges (telephone, fax, internet), curios/craft shop purchases.
  • Beverages: Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks (beyond provided mineral water).
  • Optional Activities: Unless specified as included.
  • Porterage Fees: At hotels/lodges.
  • Tips & Gratuities: For your Driver/Guide and hotel/restaurant staff (highly appreciated).
  • International Airport Departure Taxes: Usually included in international flight tickets.
  • Personal Travel & Medical Insurance: Highly recommended.
  • Any other items: Not expressly shown as included.

Durations

Multi day

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