4-Day Budget Camping Safari in Tanzania (Join-in Tour)

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive, with a packed lunch provided. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, diverse predators, abundant birdlife, and iconic baobab trees. The Tarangire River is a vital water source, making it a key sanctuary for wildlife during the dry season. Explore the park’s varied landscapes and encounter a wide array of animals, ensuring an unforgettable safari.

Afterward, return to Fig Tree at Mto wa Mbu for a delicious dinner. Relax under the starry sky, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Your overnight stay at the campsite offers an authentic experience, allowing you to appreciate the natural beauty and serenity of the surroundings.

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:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

After a hearty breakfast, we begin our scenic journey to Serengeti National Park, passing through the picturesque farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As we leave the highlands behind, we’ll enter the vast, golden plains of the Serengeti, where the horizon stretches endlessly before you.

Our destination, the Seronera area, is teeming with diverse wildlife, all drawn to the life-sustaining Seronera River. This vital water source attracts a wide range of animals, including many of the Serengeti’s iconic species. After a delicious lunch, we’ll set off on an exhilarating afternoon game drive, immersing you in the park’s rich wildlife.

As the sun sets, we’ll make our way to the Nyani Campsite for a fulfilling dinner under the stars. Relax and unwind as you soak in the tranquil sights and sounds of the African wilderness. Your overnight stay here offers a truly immersive Serengeti experience, ensuring a night to remember.

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

Show more

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)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Breakfast will be served at 6:00 am, after which you will embark on an exciting morning game drive through the Serengeti, with a packed lunch provided. During this drive, you'll have the opportunity to witness an array of wildlife, including lions, wildebeest, leopards, impalas, elephants, crocodiles, zebras, and more.

In the late afternoon, we will make our way towards Ngorongoro, enjoying a scenic three-hour game drive along the way. This drive will provide additional opportunities to spot wildlife and take in the breathtaking landscapes.

Upon arrival, we will check in at the Ngorongoro Simba Campsite, located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you can relax and take in the panoramic views of the crater. Dinner will be served at the campsite, and you will spend the night surrounded by the spectacular natural beauty of the area. This unique setting offers an immersive experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the wonders of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Your day will start with a hearty breakfast at the camp, followed by a morning game drive with a packed lunch. You will then descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for an immersive five- to six-hour game drive, where you can expect to encounter prides of lions, large herds of elephants, wildebeest and zebras, rhinos, and a diverse array of other remarkable wildlife species.

In the afternoon, you will ascend from the crater and travel back to Arusha, reflecting on the extraordinary wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes of the day. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of this unforgettable adventure.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.