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5-Day Sharing Budget Camping Safari is a 5 days tour in Tanzania via the Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara National Park route, starting from USD 1100. See the latest itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and secure booking options below.

Duration
5 days

Route
Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara National Park

From
USD 1100

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

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About 5-Day Sharing Budget Camping Safari

Experience the best of Northern Tanzania on this unforgettable 5-day shared budget camping safari. Explore the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide as you search for Africa's iconic wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy authentic camping experiences under the African sky while discovering some of Tanzania's most famous natural wonders. This safari starts and ends in Arusha and is perfect for travelers looking for an affordable, adventurous, and unforgettable wildlife experience.

Duration: 5 days
Route: Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara National Park
From: USD 1100

Overview

Itinerary

Included & not included

Highlights for 5-Day Sharing Budget Camping Safari

Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu Area
Day 2: Karatu - Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Game Drive - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive - Karatu Area
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

Itinerary

Itinerary overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu Area
Day 02	Karatu - Serengeti National Park
Day 03	Full Day Serengeti Game Drive - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 04	Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive - Karatu Area
Day 05	Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

Day 01 Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu Area

Distance: Approx. 120 km | Driving Time: 2 - 3 hours

After breakfast, you will depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.

During the game drive, you may have the opportunity to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many bird species. In the afternoon, continue to the Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

Time: Morning
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Kizumba public camp site

Day 02 Karatu - Serengeti National Park

Distance: Approx. 160 km | Driving Time: 4 - 5 hours

After breakfast, depart toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Upon entering Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for wildlife. The Serengeti is home to incredible numbers of animals, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration.

Dinner and overnight at a campsite in Central Serengeti.

Time: Morning
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: seronera public camp site

Day 03 Full Day Serengeti Game Drive - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Distance: Approx. 150 km | Driving Time: 3 - 4 hours

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, exploring the wildlife-rich plains while searching for predators and large herds of animals.

After a picnic lunch, continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way as you leave Serengeti and arrive near the crater rim in the late afternoon.

Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Time: Morning
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Simba Public Camp Site

Day 04 Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive - Karatu Area

Distance: Approx. 100 km | Driving Time: 2 - 3 hours

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive.

The crater is one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Tanzania and offers the chance to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and continuing to the Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

Time: Morning
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Kizumba public camp site

Day 05 Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

Distance: Approx. 150 km | Driving Time: 3 - 4 hours

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. This beautiful park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, flamingos, hippos, and rich birdlife.

Enjoy your final wildlife experience before having lunch and starting your drive back to Arusha. You will arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.