Tour Overview
Embark on a 6-day adventure through Tanzania’s top safari destinations on a budget-friendly camping experience. Explore Tarangire’s giant baobabs and elephant herds, witness the vast wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for close wildlife encounters, and finish with the bird-filled forests of Lake Manyara. This group-joining safari is designed for budget travelers seeking authentic camping, wildlife immersion, and shared adventure at an affordable cost.
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). Meet your safari representative and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for rest and safari briefing.
Activities
- Airport pickup
- Transfer to Arusha hotel
- Safari briefing
Day 2 Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Depart after breakfast with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Known for giant baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire also hosts lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, and numerous antelope species. Evening arrival at the campsite for dinner and overnight.
Activities
- Full-day Tarangire game drive
- Picnic lunch
Day 3 Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
Depart early for Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife viewing en-route before entering the Serengeti plains. Afternoon game drive until sunset, searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and migrating herds (seasonal).
Activities
- Transfer to Serengeti
- Afternoon game drive
Day 4 Full Day – Serengeti National Park
Start with an early sunrise game drive, followed by extended wildlife viewing throughout the day. Look for big cats, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, zebra herds, and diverse birdlife. Return to camp for lunch and continue with an evening game drive.
Activities
- Sunrise game drive
- Full-day Serengeti game viewing
Day 5 Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu
Early breakfast and depart for Ngorongoro with en-route game viewing. Descend into the crater for a 5-hour game drive, where you may spot black rhinos, lions, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and more. Enjoy lunch at a crater picnic site. Late afternoon transfer to Karatu.
Activities
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Picnic lunch
Day 6 Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha (End of Tour)
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch. Explore the park’s forest, hot springs, and lakeshore habitats. Expect to see baboons, elephants, tree-climbing lions, zebras, hippos, and waterbirds. Afternoon return to Arusha. End of tour.
Activities
- Lake Manyara game drive
- Return transfer to Arusha
Stays
Inclusive & Exclusive
Inclusive
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All game drives in parks
- Fuel and all transport during the safari
- All national park entry fees
- Camping fees (public or special campsites)
- Government taxes and VAT
- Overnight camping accommodation
- Safari tents
- Sleeping mattress
- Camping chairs and tables
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Lunch boxes for game drives
- Freshly prepared meals by a professional safari cook
- Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
- Dedicated safari cook
- Full safari crew support during the trip
- Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha (or Moshi if arranged)
Exclusive
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour (unless pre-arranged)
- Tips (recommended US$50 per person/day)
- Travel insurance
- Personal items (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc.)
- Visa fees
- Optional activities (Maasai visit, cultural tours)
- Any government-imposed increase in park fees or taxes