8 DAYS SAFARI
Budget Camping Wildlife Safari
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS TANZANIA BUDGET CAMPING SAFARI
WILDLIFE SAFARI ITINERARY
Experience the ultimate African adventure on this 8-day budget camping safari. Journey through Tanzania's most iconic wildlife sanctuaries, including the elephant-rich Tarangire, the legendary endless plains of the Serengeti (up to Kogatende), the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the famous wildebeest calving grounds of the Ndutu area.
Day 0: Arrival – Arusha
On arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our professional safari guide will meet you and transfer you to Arusha town. Settle into your hotel, relax, and prepare for your upcoming safari adventure.
- Main Destination : Arusha Town
- Accommodation : Snow Crest Hotel
- Meals : Bed & Breakfast
Day 1: Arusha / Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at your hotel followed by a briefing session on the safari program, depart Moshi/Arusha town and drive into Tarangire National Park to arrive in good time for lunch. This park offers wide panoramas of open acacia woodland and grass savanna, where huge herds of elephants (often two hundred strong) and other unique residents such as fringe-eared Oryx and Lesser Kudu roam free—alongside lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
- Main Destination : Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation : Tarangire Roika Lodge / Fanaka Campsite
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti with an exciting game drive en route and a scenic picnic lunch. Enter the world's most famous wildlife sanctuary and enjoy an afternoon game drive across the savanna.
- Main Destination : Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation : Katikati Tented Camp / Seronera Campsite
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti National Park (Central Plains)
Spend a full day exploring this immensely photogenic park. Both morning and afternoon game drives are offered to maximize your wildlife sightings. The Serengeti covers 14,736 sq km and hosts a wildebeest population of about 2 million alongside zebra, gazelles, impala, topi, buffalo, giraffe, and abundant predators.
- Main Destination : Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation : Katikati Tented Camp / Seronera Campsite
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti (Full Game Drive - Kogatende Area)
Today you will head further north for a full-day game drive in the North Serengeti (Kogatende area). This region offers spectacular landscapes and excellent opportunities to view dramatic wildlife interactions along the Mara River ecosystem.
- Main Destination : Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
- Accommodation : Manchachwe Tented Camp
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
View game as we drive southeast into the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will descend into the spectacular crater floor for a full afternoon crater tour. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8,300 sq km and serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for Africa’s largest populations of large mammals.
- Main Destination : Ngorongoro Crater Floor
- Accommodation : Rhino Lodge / Simba Campsite
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Full Day)
Enjoy another comprehensive full-day game drive exploring the deeper corners of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Track down the rare black rhino, large pride of lions, giant bull elephants, and massive herds of buffalo roaming the crater plains.
- Main Destination : Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation : Rhino Lodge / Simba Campsite
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ndutu Area)
Spend a full day exploring the famous Ndutu area, located on the border between Serengeti and Ngorongoro. This area is highly renowned for its acacia woodlands and shallow alkaline lakes, making it a key hotspot for witnessing seasonal wildlife concentrations and big cats.
- Main Destination : Ngorongoro (Ndutu Area)
- Accommodation : Rhino Lodge / Simba Campsite
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Ngorongoro – Arusha
Enjoy breakfast at leisure, then proceed with a steady drive back to Arusha town. You will have a hot lunch en route before being dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your international flight back home, marking the end of your wildlife safari.
- Main Destination : Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport (Drop-off)
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Price (Including VAT)
$2,000 per person (When 8 persons travel together)
What's Included
- ✔ Transportation in a sturdy 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✔ Professional, English-speaking safari guide and professional safari cook
- ✔ All meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- ✔ Complimentary mineral water throughout the safari
- ✔ Overnight stays in high-quality tents
- ✔ Complete camping gear (Tents, mattresses, and equipment)
- ✔ All national park entry fees and conservation fees
- ✔ 2 nights hotel accommodation in Arusha (Arrival & Departure setup)
Not Included
- ✖ Sleeping bag (Kindly bring yours or arrange for hire)
- ✖ Alcoholic and soft drinks
- ✖ Visa fees for entering Tanzania
- ✖ Tips/gratuities for the guide and safari cook
- ✖ Personal spending money for souvenirs, crafts, etc.
- ✖ International travel insurance