6-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Camping Safari

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6-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Camping Safari

A thoughtfully designed Tanzania journey, shaped around the way you want to travel.

6-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Camping Safari safari landscape

The journey

Overview

The six-day version gives the Serengeti the time it deserves. Compared with the five-day program, it adds another complete wildlife day in central Serengeti, allowing the guide to explore different sectors instead of trying to fit the park into one full day. The result is a better safari rhythm while still keeping accommodation costs low through public camping.

Three nights are spent in or around central Serengeti, giving the trip an immersive wilderness character. The crew manages the practical side of camp life, while guests focus on game drives and evenings under the stars. This product is particularly attractive to photographers and younger travellers who value time in the field more than lodge amenities.

Category: Budget Camping Safari

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

Route: Arusha - Tarangire - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Arusha

Best for: Travellers who want a stronger Serengeti focus without moving into lodge pricing

From price: USD 1,495 per person (4-6 travellers)

Travellers — Indicative Price per Person
2 travellers: USD 2,050 pp
3 travellers: USD 1,725 pp
4-6 travellers: USD 1,495 pp

Prices are indicative “From” prices per person, subject to travel dates, party size, accommodation availability and a confirmed quotation.

Day by day

Follow the rhythm of your safari.

Each day is designed with a gentle balance of movement, discovery and time to simply be in the wild.

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire
Arusha to Tarangire
Day 01Lake Manyara

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Travel from Arusha to Tarangire and spend the day exploring elephant country, baobab woodland and the Tarangire River ecosystem. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue the game drive until late afternoon. The first camping night is near Mto wa Mbu, keeping the next morning’s route to Serengeti practical.

Night accommodation: Migombani Camp camping grounds or comparable

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s stayMigombani Camp
Day 02

Mto wa Mbu to Central Serengeti
Mto wa Mbu to Central Serengeti
Day 02Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and across the conservation area into Serengeti National Park. Once inside the park, the transfer becomes a game drive. Arrive in the central Seronera region by late afternoon and settle into the allocated public campsite. Expect simple shared facilities and an unfenced environment; your crew handles tents and cooking.

Night accommodation: Seronera-area public campsite - TANAPA allocation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s staySeronera-area public campsite
Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti
Full-Day Serengeti
Day 03Serengeti

Destination: Central Serengeti

Spend the full day searching the central Serengeti’s river valleys, kopjes and plains. Starting early creates opportunities to see predators active in cooler morning temperatures, while the afternoon can be used to explore a different circuit. The exact route remains flexible because wildlife is not stationary.

Night accommodation: Same Seronera-area public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s staySeronera-area public campsite
Day 04

Second Full Serengeti Day
Second Full Serengeti Day
Day 04Serengeti

Destination: Central Serengeti

A second full day changes the quality of the experience. You can return to a productive lion or leopard area, wait longer at interesting behaviour and travel farther from the busiest circuits if road conditions permit. Migration herds may be accessible seasonally, but the day is designed to be rewarding even when the main migration is elsewhere.

Night accommodation: Same Seronera-area public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s staySeronera-area public campsite
Day 05

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Rim
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Rim
Day 05Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Destination: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave the Serengeti, then continue into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The gradual climb toward the rim brings a dramatic change in altitude and temperature. Reach Simba A in the afternoon and prepare for a cool highland night.

Night accommodation: Simba A Public Campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s staySimba A Public Campsite
Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Day 06Arusha

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha

Descend to the crater floor early for the final major game drive. Explore grasslands, marshes and forest before a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, climb back to the rim and continue through Karatu and Mto wa Mbu to Arusha.

Night accommodation: None - end of safari

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Straightforward planning

Pricing that adapts to your group.

Every departure is privately arranged. These guide prices help you plan; your final quotation confirms the exact stays, dates and services.

1 traveler$ 1,495per person
2 travelers$ 1,285per person
3 travelers$ 1,165per person
4 travelers$ 1,075per person
5 travelers$ 1,030per person
6 travelers$ 985per person

Price is per person and does not include international flights, visa costs or personal purchases unless they are expressly listed in your final quotation.

Travel with confidence

Everything made clear before you go.

We make the practical details simple, so you can focus on the anticipation of the journey ahead.

Included & Excluded

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for the confirmed safari party.
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout the road-safari sector.
  • Designated campsite fees and park/conservation fees stated in the confirmed quotation.
  • Safari dome tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags where included by the final operations plan, chairs and dining table.
  • Safari cook and camp crew, including tent setup and breakdown.
  • Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner as stated in the day-by-day itinerary.
  • Drinking water during the safari.
  • Government taxes and operational charges specifically listed in the final quotation.

Not included

  • International and domestic flights unless specifically stated.
  • Tanzania visa, travel insurance and medical costs.
  • Tips for guide, cook and camping crew.
  • Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and personal purchases.
  • Optional cultural visits, balloon safaris and other optional activities unless listed as included.
  • Pre- and post-safari hotels unless the confirmed quotation includes them.
  • Any service not specifically stated as included.

Pack with ease

  • Neutral layers and a warm early-morning layer
  • Sun protection, camera and spare batteries
  • Comfortable closed shoes and personal medication

The next step

Ready when you are.

Tell us who is travelling and when. Our safari experts will refine the route, check availability and create your personal quote.

Let’s shape this safari around you.

We will guide you through dates, lodge style, dietary needs, special occasions and practical travel questions.

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