5-Day Budget Camping Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Experience Tanzania’s Iconic Wildlife on a Budget

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day budget camping safari, exploring Tanzania’s most renowned national parks: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the famed Big Five while enjoying affordable yet immersive camping experiences under the African sky.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

🚙 Depart from Arusha with a packed picnic lunch.

🦒 Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse wildlife.

🏕️ Dinner & overnight: Campsite.

Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

🍽 Breakfast at camp, then depart with a picnic lunch.

🚗 En-route game drive through the Ndutu region and a visit to Olduvai Gorge, a significant paleoanthropological site.

🦓 Afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.

🏕️ Dinner & overnight: Campsite in Serengeti.

Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

🌄 Early morning game drive to spot predators at dawn.

☕ Return to camp/lodge for a late breakfast.

🦏 Full-day game drive in Serengeti with a picnic lunch.

🏕️ Dinner & overnight: Campsite in Serengeti.

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

🍽 Breakfast at camp, followed by a morning game drive in Serengeti.

🍽 Lunch (picnic or hot lunch) at a designated site.

🚙 Afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.

🏕️ Dinner & overnight: Campsite on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

🏔️ Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.

🍽 Picnic lunch inside the crater.

🚙 Afternoon drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Why Choose This Safari?

✔ Budget-friendly adventure without compromising on the experience.

✔ Campsite stays allow for an authentic and immersive wildlife experience.

✔ Explore three iconic parks, including the legendary Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

✔ Big Five sightings and breathtaking landscapes.

✔ Professional safari guides ensuring an enriching experience.

📌 Note: This itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions and other factors to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants.