4-Day Big 5 Budget Camping Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you'll set out on a game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, renowned for their towering baobab trees and impressive elephant herds. Throughout the day, you'll search for lions, giraffes, zebras, and a wide array of other wildlife. In the evening, you'll head to Panorama Safari Camp for dinner and an overnight stay, where you can relax and take in the stunning panoramic views.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngedere Lodge & Camp

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll set off for the legendary Serengeti National Park. The journey itself doubles as a game drive, taking you through the breathtaking scenery of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and into the vast, open plains of the Serengeti. Upon arrival, your adventure continues with a game drive in search of the park’s iconic predators and massive herds of grazing animals. As the sun sets, you’ll settle in for an authentic camping experience in the heart of the Serengeti, spending the night beneath a sky full of stars.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Today is devoted to a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, offering a deep dive into one of the world's most iconic wildlife habitats. Your guide will take you to prime viewing areas based on the season and the movement of the Great Migration. You'll have plenty of opportunities to witness thrilling predator-prey encounters and observe the immense herds that define this extraordinary ecosystem. It's a truly immersive day in the heart of the wild. In the evening, you’ll return to your campsite for a final night under the Serengeti sky.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

Your final day begins with a scenic drive from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From there, you’ll descend into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the “Big Five” in a single location. This unique, self-contained ecosystem is teeming with wildlife, offering a truly unforgettable game viewing experience. After exploring the crater floor, you’ll ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha, bringing your remarkable safari adventure to a close.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.