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Budget Camping Safari

Authentic bush nights under African stars — Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara.

Offered By: Arusha & Zanzibar Safaris5.0/5 · Excellent
From
$950 pp
Minimum 4 travellers

Overview

A camping classic that hits Tarangire, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara — three meals a day, real bush air.

Public campsitesSerengeti game drivesNgorongoro CraterLake Manyara

Route

StageLocation
StartArusha (Day 1)
Day 1Arusha → Tarangire
Days 2–3Serengeti
Day 4Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara
Day 5Lake Manyara → Arusha
EndLake Manyara → Arusha
Destinations: Tarangire National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Manyara National Park

Tour Features

Public campsites tour
Uses lodges, tented camps, or campsites as listed in your package.
Private tour
Organised exclusively for you and your group.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customised
Request minor changes to accommodation and destinations.
Solo travellers welcome
Solo travellers can book this tour.
Minimum age 4 years
The minimum age for this tour is 4 years.

Activities & Transportation

  • Activities
    Game drives & cultural visits
  • Game drives
    Pop-up roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Getting around
    4x4 vehicle and air transfers as required
  • International flights
    We can advise on flights; booking is by the traveller.
  • Airport transfer
    Included on arrival and departure.

Day by Day

Game drive. Overnight at public campsite.

Rates

Group SizePer Person (USD)Total (USD)
1 traveller$1,064$1,064
2 travellers$798$1,596
3 travellers$718$2,154
4 travellers$665$2,660
5 travellers$632$3,160
6 travellers$599$3,594
Rates are based on camping accommodation and 2 sharing where applicable. High-season supplements may apply.

Inclusions

Included

  • Park fees
  • 4x4 vehicle
  • Cook
  • Camping gear
  • 3 meals/day

Not included

  • Sleeping bag rental ($10)
  • Tips

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and after the tour can be arranged on request.

DayAccommodationMeals
1
Mid-range campsite
Arusha → Tarangire
All meals included
2–3
Mid-range campsite
Serengeti
All meals included
4
Mid-range campsite
Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara
All meals included
5
Mid-range campsite
Lake Manyara → Arusha
All meals included

Budget Camping Safari — Frequently Asked Questions

Public campsites inside the parks — basic shared bathrooms, hot water in most, sometimes none in Serengeti Seronera. Authentic and atmospheric.

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Offered By

A&Z

Arusha & Zanzibar Safaris

5.0/5 · Excellent

Licensed Tanzanian tour operator based in Arusha. Born-and-raised guides, mid-range to luxury lodging, private 4x4 Land Cruisers, and tailor-made journeys from the Serengeti to Zanzibar.

Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Arusha & Zanzibar Safaris.
  • The operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on this page.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a budget for domestic flights; if flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, content and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to our terms & conditions.