3-DAY SERENGETI & NGORONGORO BUDGET CAMPING
Discover Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations on this affordable 3-day camping safari. Experience thrilling game drives in the iconic Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, while staying at budget campsites close to nature. A perfect choice for adventurous travelers seeking great value and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Arrival
You’ll be picked up from the airport upon arrival. If needed, extra accommodation before the tour begins can be arranged at an additional cost.
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, your journey to Serengeti begins at 7:00 am. The drive takes 6–7 hours and includes a scenic game drive through the crater highlands. Weather permitting, you’ll stop for a quick 10-minute break at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint.
You’ll have a hot lunch at Naabi Hill gate before entering the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive. As the day ends, you’ll head to Seronera Public Campsites for dinner and overnight stay.
Optional: A visit to a Maasai village is available at no cost, though many guests choose to skip it due to its commercial nature.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsites (Inside the park)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (excluding spirits)
Day 2: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Begin with a sunrise game drive at 6:00am, with breakfast served picnic-style in the bush. Afterward, return to camp for a hot lunch. Then, pack up and head toward Ngorongoro, arriving in time for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite (On crater rim)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (excluding spirits)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
At 6:00am, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive with packed breakfast. The crater offers a chance to spot diverse wildlife, including the endangered black rhino. After 5–6 hours of exploration, return to camp for lunch.
In the afternoon, begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving around 5–6:00pm. Drop-off will be at either Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. Extra accommodation after the tour can be arranged at an added cost.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: None
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast and lunch
Inclusives:
All park entrance fees.
Camping fees.
Full board accommodation while on safari.
Services of a professional guide and camp staff.
Use of a safari vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing.
Airport transfers and transportation between destinations.
High-quality camping equipment, including tents and sleeping pads.
Comprehensive pre-safari orientation.
Emergency medical evacuation insurance.
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
Exclusives:
International airfares.
Travel insurance.
Visa fees.
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips, alcoholic beverages, and laundry.
Sleeping bags and other personal camping gear.
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.