Discover 5 Days Budget Camping Safari from Arusha 2025

The 5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari from Arusha offers an extended and affordable adventure for wildlife lovers and cultural explorers alike. This carefully crafted itinerary takes you deep into four of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic parks: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, the world-famous Serengeti National Park, and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater.

Designed for budget-conscious travelers, this safari balances low-cost camping with rich, immersive wildlife experiences and cultural encounters, all guided by experienced local professionals. Whether you're traveling solo, with friends, or as a group, this is your chance to witness the Big Five and the Great Migration without compromising your budget.

Why Choose the 5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari from Arusha?

• Visit four national parks in one affordable package

• Daily game drives in a 4x4 pop-up roof safari vehicle

• Budget-friendly public camping accommodations with meals included

• Close-to-nature experience in Tanzania’s untamed wilderness

• Guided by experienced English-speaking driver-guides

• Small-group or private departures available

• Cultural insights at Mto wa Mbu and Maasai communities (optional)

Who Should Book This Tour?

• Travelers seeking affordable yet authentic safari experiences

• Backpackers and students on a budget

• Small groups and families looking for shared adventures

• First-time safari-goers seeking guided wildlife tours

• Those interested in combining wildlife and cultural immersion

Travel Tips

• Bring a power bank for charging devices in the bush

• Soft bags are recommended over hard suitcases for easier storage

• Warm clothes are necessary for Ngorongoro nights

• Expect early starts and long drives between destinations

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and head straight to Tarangire National Park. Known for its giant baobabs and high concentration of elephants, Tarangire offers a classic introduction to African wildlife. After a full day of game viewing and a picnic lunch, drive to your campsite near Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Campsite near Mto wa Mbu | Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park – Cultural Visit

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and dense groundwater forests. In the afternoon, visit the vibrant Mto wa Mbu village to explore local markets, banana plantations, and perhaps meet Maasai artisans. Later, head back to the campsite for overnight.

Overnight: Campsite near Lake Manyara | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains Adventure

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic safari destination. Enjoy game drives en route and witness the vast savannas filled with wildebeest, lions, zebras, cheetahs, and more. Set up camp in the heart of the park and fall asleep under the African stars.

Overnight: Serengeti Public Campsite | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro

Wake early for a sunrise game drive to capture the predators in action and the savannah at its most active. Return to camp for brunch, then drive through the Serengeti plains and into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the crater rim in the evening and prepare for tomorrow’s descent.

Overnight: Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro Crater Rim) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for wildlife and home to one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa. Expect to see black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos in this natural amphitheater. After the game drive and a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha, marking the end of an epic adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

• Tour Inclusions

  • Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • All park entry fees and camping fees

  • Accommodation in public campsites

  • All meals as per itinerary (B/L/D)

  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide and chef

  • Camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses)

  • Bottled drinking water during safari

  • Government taxes and VAT

• Exclusions

  • Flights to/from Arusha

  • Travel insurance and visas

  • Tips for guide and cook

  • Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses

  • Optional lodge upgrades (on request)