4 Days Budget Camping Safari

Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Overview

Experience Tanzania’s wildlife wonders on this affordable 4-day camping safari. Journey through Tarangire’s ancient baobab forests, witness the endless Serengeti plains, and explore the legendary Ngorongoro Crater. Perfect for budget-conscious travelers seeking authentic African wildlife encounters, this safari combines comfortable camping with spectacular game viewing opportunities across Tanzania’s premier national parks.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Begin your adventure in Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. The life-giving Tarangire River attracts a wide variety of wildlife year-round. Watch elephants, giraffes, and antelope species drink at the riverbanks, while lions stalk their prey and buffalo, zebras, and wildebeest graze the savannah. Capture stunning photos from your safari vehicle’s open roof, surrounded by dramatic landscapes. Conclude your day with an evening arrival at your comfortable campsite.
Overnight: Migombani Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

Travel through Tanzania’s highlands into the legendary Serengeti National Park, a vast ecosystem of grass plains, woodlands, and seasonal marshes. Witness spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities as you track predators and their prey. Depending on the season, experience the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. Your expert guide will lead you to the best locations for unforgettable wildlife encounters in this pristine wilderness.
Overnight: Public Campsite in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start the day with dawn game viewing in the Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Visit the historic Olduvai Gorge, where groundbreaking discoveries of early human fossils revolutionized our understanding of human evolution. Learn about the “Nutcracker Man” and “Handy Man” skulls that continue to shed light on our origins. End the day at the Ngorongoro Crater rim, preparing for tomorrow’s spectacular crater descent.
Overnight: Simba A Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at dawn, a natural amphitheater and UNESCO World Heritage Site offering exceptional wildlife viewing. Spot the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—alongside zebras, hippos, and a variety of antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst this breathtaking scenery before returning to Arusha, completing your memorable safari adventure.

Include

  • Accommodation as per itinerary

  • 4×4 safari vehicle with a guaranteed window seat

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide

  • Park entrance fees

  • Game drives as outlined

  • All government taxes and levies

Exclude

  • International and domestic flights

  • Tanzania visa fees

  • Gratuities (tips) for guide and camp staff

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)

  • Beverages and additional meals not mentioned

  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Items not listed under Included

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