5-Day Budget Camping Safari

5 Days

5-Day Budget Camping Safari

Safari Overview

Sleep under the African stars, wake to lion roars, and experience Tanzania raw and real. This budget camping safari covers four iconic northern parks using public campsites, delivering authentic bush nights without the lodge price tag.

Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire

Depart 7 AM for Tarangire National Park. Full-day game drive — elephants, lions, leopard, and sensational birdlife. Set up camp at the public campsite as the sun goes down. Bonfire dinner under the stars.

Day 2

Tarangire to Lake Manyara

Morning game drive in Tarangire. Drive to Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive — tree-climbing lions and flamingo flocks. Camp on the crater highlands.

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Dawn descent into the crater. Full morning searching for Big Five. Packed lunch on the crater floor including Black Rhino tracking. Ascend and camp on the crater rim.

Day 4

Into the Serengeti

Morning drive into the Serengeti. Game drives morning and afternoon across the iconic plains — cheetah, lion, and wildebeest herds. Overnight at public campsite.

Day 5

Serengeti Drive and Return to Arusha

Final golden-hour game drive. Pack camp and return to Arusha, arriving early evening.

What's Included

  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional guide and cook
  • All park and camping fees
  • 4 nights in public campsites
  • All meals cooked at camp
  • Drinking water
  • Tents (if needed on request)

What's Excluded

  • Flights
  • Tanzanian Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Sleeping bag
  • Personal camping gear
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips

Starting from

$720

Per Person Sharing

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Duration

5 Days

Group Size

Private or Small Group