6-Day Unforgettable Budget Camping Safari

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Distance: 140 km

After breakfast, begin your safari from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is renowned for its dense wildlife population, especially between June and September, during the dry season. At this time, thousands of wildebeest, buffalo, and oryx migrate from the dry Maasai Steppe to the Tarangire River in search of water, followed closely by lions, leopards, and other predators. The park is also home to over 500 bird species, making it a paradise for bird lovers. Enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive before heading to Sunbright Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park for a Full-Day Game Drive

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for morning and afternoon game drives. Your adventure begins in the underground water forest, continuing through acacia woodlands and open savannah, past a hot water spring, and onward to the shores of Lake Manyara. The lake hosts countless flamingos and other water birds, while the park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife, including elephants, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, baboons, and monkeys. With over 350 bird species recorded, Lake Manyara is a true birdwatcher’s paradise. Enjoy a picnic lunch, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Sunbright Campsite.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Manyara to Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you may choose to visit the Olduvai Gorge, known as the “Cradle of Mankind” for its ancient hominid fossils dating back over 2 million years. Continue your journey across the vast Serengeti Plains, home to the Big Five, numerous predators and the Great Migration. As the sun sets around 6:30 PM, return to Seronera Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin your day with a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, marveling at its stunning scenery, ever-changing light, and abundant wildlife—all brought to life by your expert guide. You’ll enjoy either a picnic or hot lunch around 12:30 PM, before setting off again for an afternoon game drive that continues until sunset (around 6:30 PM). Later, return to Seronera Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before returning to the campsite for a hearty breakfast. After checking out, continue your journey with lunch and wildlife viewing en route, enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way. Arrive at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Crater back to Arusha/Airport

Wake up early for breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable day of game viewing. The crater is home to all of the Big Five—rhino, lion, buffalo, leopard, and elephant—along with zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and many more species. You’ll also spot a variety of birds, including flamingos, geese, storks, and vultures around the crater’s Soda Lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Ngoitoktok Swamp, a scenic hippo pool, before driving back to Arusha or the airport in the afternoon.

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:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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