5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari & Prices 2023

SAFARIS OVERVIEW

Embark on a budget-friendly adventure with our 5 Days Tanzania Camping Safari, designed to immerse you in the diverse wildlife of Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enrich your safari experience with cultural tours, including visits to the bushmen at Lake Eyasi and a Masai village in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Our focus is on providing private budget camping safaris in Tanzania, catering to families, friends, and groups, ensuring a fun, flexible, and enjoyable journey at affordable prices.

Key Features of Your 5 Days Tanzania Camping Safari:

Diverse Wildlife: Spot a variety of animal species, including the big cats. Aim to witness the Big 5 – lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and the rare black rhino.
Scenic Landscapes: Revel in the breathtaking landscapes of the Ngorongoro Highlands and the expansive rolling plains of Serengeti.
Great Wildebeest Migration: Depending on the time of your travels, witness the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti plains.
Cultural Interaction: Engage with the local communities by visiting the bushmen at Lake Eyasi and exploring one of the Masai villages in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Your 5-day adventure begins around 08:00 to 8:30, with a drive through Arusha town, offering an opportunity for any last-minute purchases before heading to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the wonders of Tanzania with a safari that promises a blend of wildlife, culture, and unforgettable experiences.

Day Arrival

Arrival in Arusha

Distance: 30/50 km

Commencing from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our 5-day Tanzania camping safari begins with a warm welcome. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Planet Lodge or Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha. Subsequently, our safari manager will provide a comprehensive safari briefing, equipping you with all the essential information for the upcoming adventure. Following the briefing, you’ll have the remainder of the day to indulge in the inviting facilities of the lodge.

Inclusions:

Dinner and breakfast are included in your stay.
Overnight accommodation at Planet Lodge, situated in the suburb of Arusha City.

This initial phase sets the stage for an exciting safari, ensuring you are well-rested and prepared for the journey ahead.

Day 1

Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – Lake Eyasi

After a hearty breakfast, meet your safari driver guide to kick off your adventure. Begin your journey with a stop in Arusha town for any last-minute shopping. Following this, head towards Lake Manyara National Park, a stunning park nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley. Blessed with diverse habitats, swamps, and a lake, the park is home to a myriad of animal and bird species. Look out for unique features such as the tree-climbing lions and large baboon populations, as well as the impressive flocks of flamingos. Expect sightings of giraffes, zebras, elephants, wildebeests, hippos, buffalos, and predators like leopards, hyenas, and jackals. The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise.

In the afternoon, depart for Lake Eyasi, a journey that takes you up and across the Great East African Rift Valley. The drive to Lake Eyasi takes approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, engage in a cultural encounter with the Datoga tribe. They will guide you through their homes, allowing you to interact with them and gain insights into their way of life. Visit the blacksmith and later in the afternoon, take a sunset walk along the lakeshore before heading to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Inclusions:

All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Overnight at Bushman Campsite, located close to the lake.

Day 2

Lake Eyasi – Serengeti National Park

Embark on a unique experience with an early morning hunting excursion with the Hadzabe, also known as the Bushmen. Engage in hunting with bows and arrows and receive tutelage on survival skills. The Bushmen at Lake Eyasi, comprising the Hadzabe, Tindiga, and Datoga clans, live a lifestyle reminiscent of the Stone Age, relying on hunting and gathering for sustenance. After the hunting experience, return to your campsite for a full breakfast.

Continue your 5-day Tanzania camping safari by heading to the vast Serengeti plains through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the scenic drive along the high-lying farmland of Karatu, passing through the Ngorongoro gate. As you ascend and circle the Crater rim, take a brief stop at the viewpoint for picturesque photos. Visit one of the Masai villages for a cultural encounter, where Masai warriors will invite you into their homes, allowing you to meet their families, ask questions, and capture memorable moments. You may even join in their traditional songs and dances, including the renowned high jumping.

Descend into the heart of the “wild Africa,” entering Serengeti National Park with its endless rolling plains. Break for a picnic lunch at Naabi Hills Gate or at the Copjes (Rocky outcropping) en route to the Central Serengeti area known as Seronera. This region, enriched by the Seronera River, attracts a vast array of wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, searching for the big cats and, depending on your travel dates, witness the Great Serengeti Wildebeest Migration. In the late afternoon, before or during sunset, proceed to your campsite for a delightful dinner and overnight stay.

Inclusions:

All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Overnight at Seronera Public Campsite in Central Serengeti.

Day 3

Full day Game drive in Serengeti

Embark on a thrilling full-day game drive in the vast Serengeti plains, commencing with an early morning expedition accompanied by packed breakfast and lunch boxes. The early hours present a unique opportunity to encounter cat families on the move, navigating the roads to avoid the morning mist. Witness the return of nocturnal predators from their night of hunting, and observe lionesses organizing morning ambushes or feasting along the road.

Break for breakfast in the bush, and if the Great Wildebeest Migration is currently in the Serengeti (as you’ll have been informed), set out early to be in the midst of the action. Spend ample time with the migrating herds, anticipating captivating animal behaviors such as fighting, hunting, feeding, and even potential kills. Predators like lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, and other wildlife, including herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and various antelope species, can be spotted across the Serengeti plains.

In the late afternoon, either during or before sunset, return to the campsite for a sumptuous dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Inclusions:

All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Overnight at Seronera Public Campsite in Central Serengeti

Day 4

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

As you bid farewell to the enchanting Serengeti, the day offers the option of another early morning game drive, allowing you to spend extended hours in the Serengeti, immersed in the beauty of its wildlife. Following this, enjoy an early hot lunch before commencing your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in time to witness a breathtaking sunset at the crater rim, setting the stage for a serene evening. Delight in a delectable dinner and settle in for an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba Public Campsite located at the Crater rim.

Inclusions:

All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Public Campsite at the Crater rim

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

On the final day of your 5 Days Tanzania camping safari, begin with an early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a captivating game drive. A picnic lunch will be served in the Crater floor. Given the natural barriers of the Crater’s 600-meter-high walls, it is a haven for a variety of wildlife. Expect to spot herds of African elephants, zebras, buffalos, warthogs, hippos, and the elusive black rhinos in their natural habitat.

The Crater is also home to a denser population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard, sometimes requiring keen eyes and binoculars to spot. Visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow salt lake on the southwest corner of the Crater floor, often frequented by flocks of flamingos and other aquatic birds. Keep an eye out for hippos and other animals around the lake.

In the later afternoon, drive out of the Crater and head back to Arusha for drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport or for an optional overnight stay in Arusha. (Accommodation on this day can be included upon request at an extra cost).

This concludes your superb 5 Days Tanzania camping safari, showcasing the highlights of Northern Tanzania’s renowned parks. Consider combining this safari with Kilimanjaro trekking or a Zanzibar beach vacation, as per your preferences and requests. Please let us know how we can further customize your experience.

Included in Our Safari Price:

Transportation: Enjoy the safari in a modified 4WD safari Land Cruiser equipped with a photographic roof thatch.
Professional Staff: Benefit from the services of a knowledgeable English-speaking safari driver guide and a chef.
Meals: All meals are covered during the safari.
Water: Stay hydrated with 5 liters of mineral water per person per day during game drives.
Accommodation: Experience comfortable overnight stays in quality canvas tents.
Camping Equipment: Tents, mattresses, and camping equipment (excluding sleeping bags) are provided.
Entry & Camping Fees: All necessary entry and camping fees are included.

Not Included in Our Safari Price:

Transfers: All transfers are not covered.
Accommodation in Arusha: Accommodation in Arusha is not included.
Flights: Flight expenses are not part of the package.
Sleeping Bag: While camping equipment is provided, a sleeping bag is not included but can be rented in Arusha at a reasonable price.
Beverages: Alcoholic and soft drinks are not included.
Visa Fees: Fees for visas are not covered.
Tips/Gratitude: Tips or gratitude for the safari driver guide and chef are not included.
Personal Items: Items of a personal nature are not part of the package.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is not included in the safari price.

Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or if there’s anything specific you’d like to emphasize in your safari package details.