3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Camping Safari

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Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife on a 3-day budget camping safari through the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Spend two days exploring the Serengeti’s vast plains, home to the famous wildebeest migration, lions, cheetahs, and more. On the final day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to witness its dense concentration of wildlife in a stunning natural setting. Enjoy nights under the African sky at budget-friendly campsites, making this an affordable yet unforgettable adventure.

Tour Highlights
Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals Included

1-2

All Meals Included

3: End of tour, and there is no accommodation on this day!

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Day 1: Arusha to serengeti national park

You will start early in the morning at 7:30am from Arusha. Drive to Serengeti National park via Ngorongoro conservation area. You will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will enjoy the game drive en route. Arrival at Serengeti National Park is in the late afternoon – and you will do game drive until sunset. Serengeti is popular in the world for the large migration of wildebeest, Serengeti offers one of the most amazing game viewing in Africa : great herds of buffalo and wildebeests, groups of elephant and giraffes, eland, impala and Grant’s gazelle, Lions, leopards and others, can be seen very often. Dinner at the Seronera Public Campsite.

Main destination: Serengeti National Park  | Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite

Meals & drinks: All meals are included, and drinking water and other soft drinks are included.

Day 2: Full Game Drive At Serengeti National Park

You will get up early in the morning for a game drive to witness the spectacular sunrise of the Serengeti. The game drive will continue until the afternoon, where you will get an opportunity to see the big five bird species: Serengeti Plane, kopjes, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, zebras, and so on. Then, return to your camp for your lunch, and then in the evening we continue with the game drive. Overnight at the campsite for your full board.

 

Main destination: Serengeti NP |  Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite

Meals & drinks: All meals are included, and drinking water and other soft drinks are included.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Hotel

After Breakfast we took our lunchboxes then we drive towards Ngorongoro while doing en route game drive. Arriving at Ngorongoro Crater before afternoon for our game drive which take maximum of 5 hours. Lunch will be taken in one of the picnic site inside crater then we will continue with game drive to late afternoon where we drive back to your hotel to Arusha.

Main destination: Ngorongoro Crater | There is no accommodation on your last day, but it can be arranged at extra cost!

Meals & drinks: Breakfast and lunch are included, and drinking water and other soft drinks are included.

Things to Note

✅ Prices are per person and do not include any extra items or costs that are not mentioned on the day by itinerary.

✅ There is no charge for children under 6 years old.

Prices are per person
Start dates5+ PAX
Jan - Dec 2025$750

Dear customer,

We are glad that you are considering a tour with us! To ensure we provide the best experience tailored to your needs, we want to let you know that our tour prices vary based on several factors:

Number of Participants: The price can vary depending on the number of people joining the tour or trip.

Duration: The number of days you choose for your tour will influence the overall cost.

Accommodations & Destinations: The level of accommodations, the parks you wish to visit, and the tour destinations will also affect the price.

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Cost Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation – Camping (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)
  • Sleeping bags
  • Mattress

Cost excludes

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$50.00 per person per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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From $750 PP (USD)

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