5-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Camping Safari
An authentic, raw African wilderness experience sleeping under the stars.
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Start/End
Arusha, Tanzania
Accommodation
Canvas Dome Tents
Group Size
Max 6 Travelers
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Pickup from your Arusha hotel at 8:00 AM. Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Day 2: Central Serengeti Wilderness
Journey across the Great Rift Valley into the endless plains of the Serengeti. Track lions, leopards, and cheetahs across the savanna.
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Game Tracking
Deep dive into the heart of the wild. Follow your experienced guide to find the Great Migration herds, pride of lions, and elusive nocturnal predators.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Morning game drive in Serengeti, then transit to the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Relax at camp overlooking the view.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Arusha
Descend 600m into the crater volcanic caldera for optimal black rhino tracking. Have a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before heading back to Arusha.
Camp Life & Equipment
- The Tents: Heavy-duty, waterproof 3m x 3m canvas dome tents equipped with built-in mosquito nets.
- Sleeping Setup: Comfy 4-inch high-density foam mattresses provided. *(Bring or rent sleeping bags from us).*
- Bathrooms: Shared park blocks with modern flush toilets and solar-heated showers.
- Fresh Dining: An accompanying certified safari cook handles three multi-course hot meals daily.
✔️ What's Included
- All national park entries & concession fees
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Certified professional safari cook
- 4x4 Custom Safari Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Unlimited bottled drinking water
❌ What's Extra
- International flights & tourist visas
- Tips/Gratuities for guide & cook
- Sleeping bags ($20 hire fee if required)
- Alcoholic beverages and sodas
- Mandatory medical travel insurance