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4-Day Serengeti Budget Camping Safari
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4 Days
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Camping (lodge upgrade available)
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Custom 4x4 Safari Jeep, Pop-Up Roof
Your Tanzania safari at a glance
Four days is enough to cover the northern circuit's big three properly on a budget: Tarangire's elephant herds and baobabs, a full day in the Serengeti, and a finishing morning inside Ngorongoro Crater. You travel in a shared safari jeep with a pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat, camping between drives — accommodation can be upgraded to lodge for a supplement if you'd rather not camp.
Arusha
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Tarangire National Park
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Serengeti National Park
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Ngorongoro Crater
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Arusha
Destinations Visited
Tarangire National Park
Elephant herds & baobabs
Serengeti National Park
Full day, central plains
Ngorongoro Crater
Crater floor game drive
Safari Highlights
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Arusha to Tarangire
Pick-up from your hotel and a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for ancient baobabs and the…
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Tarangire to Serengeti
A six-hour drive west through the Ngorongoro highlands, with a brief stop at the crater viewpoint before continuing…
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Full Day in the Serengeti
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti’s plains, tracking lion, cheetah and, in season, the migration.
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Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive — one of the best places in Tanzania to…
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Arusha
Safari departure
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Tarangire National Park
Elephant herds & baobabs
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pick-up from your hotel and a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for ancient baobabs and the country’s largest elephant herds. Game drive through the afternoon, with a riverside picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Mto wa Mbu campsite · Lunch & Dinner
A six-hour drive west through the Ngorongoro highlands, with a brief stop at the crater viewpoint before continuing into the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Serengeti campsite · Full Board
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti’s plains, tracking lion, cheetah and, in season, the migration.
Accommodation: Serengeti campsite · Full Board
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive — one of the best places in Tanzania to find black rhino — before the drive back to Arusha.
Accommodation: Own arrangement · Breakfast & Lunch
Where You’ll Stay
Camping (lodge upgrade available) properties are matched to your route and dates. The accommodation photo for each day is managed separately from its itinerary image.
Day 1
Mto wa Mbu campsite
Meals
Lunch & Dinner
Day 2
Serengeti campsite
Meals
Full Board
Day 3
Serengeti campsite
Meals
Full Board
Day 4
Own arrangement
Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Pricing
Price per person
$780
Your exact quote depends on travel dates, group size and accommodation level.
What’s Included
✓ Included
- Camping equipment — tent, mattress and sleeping bag
- All park entrance fees and conservation levies
- Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) throughout
- Bottled water in the vehicle (3+ litres per person per day)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat
- English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Vehicle inverter for charging, radio communications and a cool box
✕ Not Included
- International flights and Tanzania e-visa
- Tips for your guide and camp/cook staff
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Optional hot-air balloon safari (from $600pp)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Exact accommodation, meal plan and final pricing are confirmed with you at booking.
What to Pack for Safari & Tours
Clothing
- Lightweight neutral layers
- Warm jacket
- Sun hat
Footwear
- Walking shoes
- Sandals
- Spare socks
Gear & Essentials
- Binoculars and camera
- Water bottle
- Power bank
Health & Personal
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Personal medication
What Our Guests Say
★★★★★
“Badr described a once-in-a-lifetime safari, highlighting guides Victor and Rasol and the memorable photographs captured by Laurent.”
Badr A · July 9, 2025 · TripAdvisorView source ↗
★★★★★
“Nasra valued Hamidu’s tracking, attentive service and local-market help, along with Ezekiel’s excellent meals and dietary flexibility.”
Nasra M · March 18, 2025 · TripAdvisorView source ↗
★★★★★
“Benni praised the modern tents, welcoming staff and Hamidu’s dedication to finding strong wildlife-photography opportunities.”
Benni H · June 14, 2025 · TripAdvisorView source ↗
Good to Know
The planned journey follows Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha. The exact driving order may be adjusted when wildlife conditions or park logistics make another sequence more rewarding.
This package is designed around Camping (lodge upgrade available) accommodation. The named properties remain subject to availability, and comparable alternatives are confirmed with you before booking.
The starting price is per person based on the sharing arrangement shown on this page. Core inclusions currently include Camping equipment — tent, mattress and sleeping bag, All park entrance fees and conservation levies, Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) throughout, Bottled water in the vehicle (3+ litres per person per day). Final pricing depends on dates, group size and room configuration.
Items normally paid separately include International flights and Tanzania e-visa, Tips for your guide and camp/cook staff, Travel and medical insurance, Alcoholic and premium beverages. Your final proposal clearly identifies every included and excluded service before payment.
Yes. We can adjust the pace, accommodation level, activities and route around your dates, interests, party size and budget while preserving realistic travel times.
A Tanzania safari specialist reviews your details, checks current availability and replies with a tailored itinerary and quotation. You can request revisions before confirming.
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