6 Day Budget Camping Safari in Tanzania: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
From
$1585.00
Duration
6 days
About This Safari Tour
Embark on a 6-day budget camping safari through Tanzania’s top parks—Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Explore wildlife, scenic landscapes, and cultural history from Arusha to Karatu.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation in mobile camps (budget two-man tents or standard walk-in tents)
- Bedding: mattresses, blankets, bed sheets, and pillows
- Three freshly prepared meals per day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Dining setup: foldable dining table and chairs (budget) or mess tent with full dining setup (standard)
- 4×4 safari vehicle with driver-guide experienced in camping
- Services of a professional cook
- Camping equipment and utensils
- All camp setup and breakdown by the crew
- Basic washroom facilities at public campsites (budget)
- Hot water for bucket showers (standard)
- Hand washbasin inside the tent (standard)
- Safari chairs and table on tent verandah (standard)
- Exclusive private campsites for standard mobile camping
Exclusions:
- Sleeping bags (available for hire or bring your own)
- Personal items (e.g., toiletries, towels unless mentioned)
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and cook
- Beverages and bottled water unless specified
- Flights or transport to the starting point of the safari
- Travel insurance
- Park entrance fees (not explicitly mentioned—check package details)
- Laundry services
- Visa fees and airport transfers (unless stated otherwise)
| Price per person in US$ - LTC 3 | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Validity: 01Jan – 31st Dec 2025 | 2330 | 1957 | 1771 | 1659 | 1585 | 200 |
Note: Supplement for Camping fees 01 Jul – 31 Sep 2025: USD 60 per person net & non-commissionable
Holiday Surcharge for LTC:
- A supplement of US $ 00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st December and 1st January
- A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings between Friday and Monday (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge
Rates include VAT on Ground Transport, Park Entry Fees, Camping Fees & Crater Services Fees only
Ready to explore Tanzania on a budget? Book your 6-day camping safari now and experience the raw beauty of the wild without breaking the bank.
Tour Amenities
Car Parking
Game Drives
Laundry Service
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Restaurant
Television
Wireless Internet
Safari Itinerary
Your adventure begins in Arusha, with lunch at 12:30 PM followed by a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park at 1:30 PM. Enjoy an evening game drive through this lush park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, vibrant flamingos, playful monkeys, and hippos.
🛏️ Overnight at a budget campsite in Mto wa Mbu.
Depart for the iconic Serengeti National Park with picnic lunches en route. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive across the vast Serengeti plains, home to large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators like lions and cheetahs.
🛏️ Overnight in tented camps within the Serengeti.
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s thriving wildlife ecosystem. Witness the rhythm of the savannah—cheetahs hunting, elephants moving in herds, and countless bird species.
🛏️ Overnight in the same tented camp.
After breakfast, drive toward Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge, a world-renowned archaeological site. Visit the museum and enjoy lunch before proceeding to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
🛏️ Dinner and overnight at Simba campsite on the crater rim.
Descend 600 meters into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day crater safari. Spot elephants, flamingos, monkeys, and possibly a black rhino. Return to camp for lunch, then drive to Karatu.
🛏️ Overnight in tents in Karatu.
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Arusha. Lunch in Arusha marks the end of this unforgettable budget-friendly Tanzania safari.
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Max Guests
20
Min Age
3
