6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari
Overview
Departure & Return Location: Arusha Town
Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Embark on an unforgettable 6-day camping safari through some of Northern Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. This adventure takes you from the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire to the vast plains of the legendary Serengeti, followed by an exploration of the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater.
Along the way, experience diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the unforgettable atmosphere of Tanzania’s wilderness. The journey also includes a visit to the refreshing Kikuletwa Hot Spring, a natural oasis where you can relax and swim after your safari adventure.
Tour Plan
Day 00: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Distance: Approximately 45 km
Transfer Time: About 50 minutes
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our safari representative and transferred to Arusha Town for an overnight stay.
Once you arrive at your accommodation, you will have time to settle in and prepare for the adventure ahead. Our team will also conduct a safari briefing, taking you through the planned route, accommodation arrangements, daily activities, and the pick-up time for the following morning.
- Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Hotel in Arusha
Day 01: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Distance: Approximately 130 km
Non-Game Viewing Driving Time: 3–4 hours
After breakfast, your safari officially begins with a drive towards Tarangire National Park. Before leaving Arusha, you will have an opportunity to make any final purchases or preparations needed for the journey.
Continue to Tarangire, one of Tanzania’s most scenic national parks and a remarkable destination for wildlife viewing. The park is especially famous for its large elephant herds and impressive baobab trees.
Tarangire also forms part of an important seasonal wildlife migration route, attracting thousands of elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and other animals during different periods of the year.
Enjoy a game drive through the park before heading to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Accommodation: Budget Campsite
Day 02: Tarangire National Park – Serengeti National Park
Distance: Approximately 352 km
Non-Game Viewing Driving Time: 3–4 hours
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
Your journey takes you through the picturesque highlands around Karatu and across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave the highlands behind, the scenery gradually opens into the vast, seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti.
Continue towards the central Serengeti and the Seronera area, one of the park’s most productive wildlife regions. The Seronera River provides a valuable source of water, making the area an important habitat for a wide range of wildlife.
Arrive in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive through the Serengeti. Watch for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and many other species.
Dinner and overnight will be at your campsite in the Serengeti.
- Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Accommodation: Budget Campsite in Serengeti
Day 03: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
Wake up to the spectacular atmosphere of the Serengeti and, if weather conditions permit, enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the endless plains.
After breakfast, set out for a full-day wildlife experience across the Serengeti. The day will be dedicated to exploring different areas of the park while searching for its incredible variety of wildlife.
Your game drive continues until approximately 3:00 PM, allowing you plenty of time to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the Serengeti.
After the game drive, continue towards your campsite for dinner and overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Accommodation: Budget Campsite in Serengeti
Day 04: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Distance: Approximately 145 km
Non-Game Viewing Driving Time: 2–4 hours
Begin the morning with some time to enjoy the Serengeti before continuing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you travel, you will have the opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important archaeological sites associated with the study of early human evolution. The area gained international recognition through the work of renowned archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey, whose discoveries contributed significantly to our understanding of human origins.
Continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Highlands later in the afternoon and arrive at your campsite within the conservation area.
Enjoy dinner and spend the night preparing for the following day’s exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Accommodation: Budget Campsite in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 05: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Distance: Approximately 210 km
Non-Game Viewing Driving Time: 3–4 hours
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting wildlife experience.
The crater is more than 600 meters deep and supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. During your crater tour, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, elephants, and many other species.
The crater is also renowned for its population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard. Your experienced guide will help you spot wildlife and understand the unique ecosystem of this remarkable natural environment.
You will also visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake within the crater that often attracts flamingos, hippos, and numerous water birds.
After completing your crater exploration, begin the journey back to Arusha, arriving later in the afternoon.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Hotel in Arusha
Day 06: Kikuletwa Hot Spring – Arusha
After breakfast, travel approximately 70 km from Arusha to Kikuletwa Hot Spring, also known as Maji Moto.
Surrounded by the beautiful African landscape, this natural oasis offers a peaceful setting to relax after several days of safari. Although commonly referred to as a hot spring, the water is generally warm rather than extremely hot.
The spring is associated with underground water sources from the Mount Kilimanjaro area, and on clear days you may enjoy views towards the mountain from the surrounding area.
Take time to swim in the crystal-clear natural pool, relax, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before returning to Arusha Town.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Hotel in Arusha
Day 07: Arusha – Airport Transfer
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight departure time.
Whether your flight is scheduled for the morning, afternoon, or evening, our team will arrange your airport transfer accordingly.
This marks the end of your memorable Tanzania camping safari.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Not Included
- Included
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Safari guaranteed upon confirmation
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals according to the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver-guide
- All applicable national park entrance fees and government taxes
- Game drives in the national parks
- Services of a professional safari cook
- Ngorongoro Crater tour
- Three meals per day during the safari, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
- Drinking water, approximately 1.5 litres per person per day
- Safari transportation in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for excellent wildlife viewing and photography
- excluded
- Entry Visas
- International
- Flights
- Laundry
- Optional Activities
- Tips and Gratuities
- Possible Concession fees
- Alcoholic Drink