7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

Tailor-made safari

7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

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

7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Budget Camping Safari safari landscape

The journey

Overview

This seven-day camping safari is the most complete budget program in this collection. It includes Tarangire, Lake Manyara, three Serengeti nights and Ngorongoro Crater. The extra day creates enough space for both ecosystem variety and serious Serengeti time, while camping keeps the overall package accessible compared with lodge-based equivalents.

The route uses a combination of an organised campsite near Mto wa Mbu and public wilderness campsites in Serengeti and Ngorongoro. This gives guests a gradual transition from a more serviced campsite to the basic, unfenced park-camping experience. It is an excellent choice for travellers who specifically want to feel close to the environment and are comfortable with shared ablution facilities and simple nights under canvas.

Category: Budget Camping Safari

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights

Route: Arusha - Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Arusha

Best for: Budget travellers wanting the most complete classic northern-circuit camping experience

From price: USD 1,650 per person (4-6 travellers)

Travellers — Indicative Price per Person
2 travellers: USD 2,250 pp
3 travellers: USD 1,900 pp
4-6 travellers: USD 1,650 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

Depart Arusha for Tarangire and spend the day among baobabs, acacia woodland and the river ecosystem that supports wildlife through the dry season. Enjoy a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive before continuing to camp near Mto wa Mbu.

Night accommodation: Migombani Camp camping grounds or comparable

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s stayMigombani Camp
Day 02

Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Day 02Lake Manyara

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Explore the compact but diverse Lake Manyara National Park. The day may include the groundwater forest, floodplain, lake viewpoints and acacia woodland. Birdlife is a major attraction, while elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hippo, baboon and other species are possible. Return to the same campsite, which avoids unnecessary packing and gives the crew an easier preparation day before the longer Serengeti sector.

Night accommodation: Migombani Camp camping grounds or comparable

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s stayMigombani Camp
Day 03

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti
Day 03Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Travel through the Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti. After entering the park, game-drive toward the central Seronera region and arrive at the public campsite in the late afternoon. The campsite is basic and unfenced, so listen carefully to the crew’s safety briefing.

Night accommodation: Seronera-area public campsite - Pimbi/Nyani/Tumbili or comparable allocation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s staySeronera-area public campsite
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti
Full-Day Serengeti
Day 04Serengeti

Destination: Central Serengeti

Spend the whole day exploring central Serengeti. Early and late hours can be especially productive for predators, while the middle of the day gives time to investigate river valleys, kopjes and other habitat. A picnic lunch keeps you in the field.

Night accommodation: Same Seronera-area public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s staySeronera-area public campsite
Day 05

Second Full-Day Serengeti
Second Full-Day Serengeti
Day 05Serengeti

Destination: Central Serengeti

Use the second full day to follow current wildlife rather than repeat the same route. Your guide may travel farther afield if recent reports justify it, or stay close to a productive area where animal behaviour is developing. The evening returns you to the same camp for the final Serengeti night.

Night accommodation: Same Seronera-area public campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s staySeronera-area public campsite
Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Rim
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Rim
Day 06Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Destination: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Leave camp after breakfast and game-drive out of the Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro highlands. Stop for wildlife and viewpoints on the way, then reach Simba A Public Campsite on the rim for the final camping night.

Night accommodation: Simba A Public Campsite

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight’s staySimba A Public Campsite
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Day 07Arusha

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for the final game drive. The crater is an excellent contrast to the huge Serengeti because wildlife is concentrated within a defined caldera landscape. After a picnic lunch, ascend and return to Arusha, where the safari ends.

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$ 1,650per person
2 travelers$ 1,420per person
3 travelers$ 1,285per person
4 travelers$ 1,190per person
5 travelers$ 1,140per person
6 travelers$ 1,090per 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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