Budget Serengeti Camping Safari
Experience the Serengeti authentically without the luxury price tag
Tour Overview
The Serengeti isn't just for luxury travellers. This 6-day camping safari gives you the same incredible wildlife — the same lions, leopards, elephants, and migration herds — at a fraction of the cost. Sleep in comfortable walk-in dome tents at public campsites inside the national park, cook meals over an open fire, and experience the Serengeti the way the first explorers did. Your experienced guide and camp cook handle all logistics while you focus on the wildlife. The itinerary covers both the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, making this exceptional value for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Your Journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Full day of game driving.
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Camping — Tarangire
Morning game drive in Tarangire, then drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Camp on the crater rim with stunning views.
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Camping — Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Descend into the Crater for a full day of game viewing. Big Five, flamingos, and one of the densest wildlife concentrations on Earth.
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Camping — Ngorongoro
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands to the Serengeti. Afternoon game drive as you enter the endless plains.
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Camping — Serengeti
Sunrise to sunset game drives across the Serengeti. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and (seasonally) the Great Migration.
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Camping — Serengeti
Morning game drive, then scenic drive back to Arusha via the Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive in the evening.
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N/A — Departure day
6 Days of Unforgettable Moments
17 curated activities across 5 unique stays
Interactive Route Map
What's Included
- All camping accommodation (5 nights)
- All meals (camp-cooked)
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Safari 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof
- All park and conservation fees
- Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag)
- Drinking water
- Airport transfers in Arusha
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa ($50)
- Sleeping bag hire (if preferred over camp blankets)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
How to Get There
Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and transfer to Arusha. Budget tip: fly via Nairobi with connecting shuttle bus to Arusha (cheaper than direct JRO flights).
Best Time to Visit
June–October for dry season. Budget tip: March and November ("shoulder" months) offer good wildlife viewing with lower park fees and fewer tourists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting from
$1,650
per person sharing
No booking fees · Free cancellation up to 30 days
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