7-Day Budget Camping Safari & Cultural Tour Experience

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival, your representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have a chance to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Arusha, a bustling hub of safari activity in northern Tanzania, is a key stop for many travelers on their journey through this stunning region.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation, and you'll begin your drive to Tarangire National Park, which takes about two and a half hours on well-maintained tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, the primary water source for wildlife during the Dry season. Known for its large elephant families, you may also spot giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, and a variety of predators, including lions and leopards. Tarangire is home to more breeding bird species than anywhere else on Earth.

The park is also famous for its ancient baobab trees, some of which are over a thousand years old. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated spot inside the park before continuing your game drive. Afterward, you'll head to your campsite for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

After breakfast, you will start with your visit to Mto Wa Mbu village before driving to Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti is renowned for its vast open grasslands, offering exceptional wildlife sightings. While it’s home to abundant wildlife, the Serengeti is especially famous for the annual great migration, where massive herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope move in search of fresh grazing. Depending on the time of year, you may have the chance to witness one of the "Seven Wonders of the Natural World".

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, followed by a night spent at a campsite in the heart of the bush, immersing you in the true wilderness experience.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

This entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators, and you may see lion, cheetah and leopard. It is a truly life-changing experience.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

Embark on a scenic journey from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Highlands for an overnight stay. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking landscapes and wildlife sightings. Upon arrival, relax in the tranquil highlands, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning views. This peaceful retreat offers the perfect opportunity to unwind before continuing your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

After breakfast, you’ll journey towards Ngorongoro Crater, with more wonders to enjoy along the way. The crater, formed millions of years ago when a massive volcano exploded and collapsed, is a pristine wilderness with sweeping savannah, acacia woodlands, and glistening lakes and swamps. The drive down into the crater is an adventure itself, and once at the crater floor, you’ll encounter abundant wildlife, including wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and over five hundred bird species. It’s also the best place to spot the endangered black rhino in the open grasslands. After a full afternoon exploring the crater, you’ll drive back to Arusha.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

Start your day with a scenic drive from Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls, where you can enjoy a refreshing hike through lush forests to the stunning waterfalls. Take in the natural beauty, relax, and capture the moment before continuing your adventure. After the visit, you’ll be driven back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure, concluding your unforgettable experience in Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Non-alcoholic drinks