Tanzania Budget Safari

3-Day Budget Serengeti Safari

3 Days / 2 NightsSerengeti, Ngorongoroeasyby Gosheni Safaris
$585pp
3 days / 2 nights1–12 pax4.5
Solo Traveller $7612 People $5854-6 People $497
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Overview

Affordable 3-day Tanzania budget safari covering the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with camping accommodation, Big Five game drives, and professional guides from just $585 per person.

Experience Tanzania's two most iconic destinations on a tight budget without sacrificing the magic. This 3-day camping safari takes you from the wildlife-packed Serengeti plains to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater floor — home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife on earth. You will enjoy full-day game drives in the Serengeti searching for lion prides, elephant herds, and leopards, followed by a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater where Big Five sightings are virtually guaranteed. Budget camping keeps costs low while experienced guides ensure a rich, authentic safari experience.
Destinations:SerengetiNgorongoro

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Safari Highlights

Full-day Serengeti game drive with Big Five opportunities
Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive — 25,000+ animals in one caldera
Budget camping under the African stars
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Affordable entry point to Tanzania's premier parks

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Depart Arusha early morning and drive through the Great Rift Valley highlands to the Serengeti. Pass through Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a brief stop at the crater rim for panoramic views. Enter the Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate and begin an afternoon game drive across the endless plains searching for lion prides, cheetah, elephant herds, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. Arrive at your campsite as the sun sets over the Serengeti.

Budget camping — Serengeti public campsiteLunch (packed), Dinner
Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlandsAfternoon game drive in SerengetiSunset at camp
2

Full Day Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro

Wake early for a sunrise game drive deep into the Serengeti plains. Search for the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Visit the Seronera River area, famous for its resident hippo pods and crocodiles, and a prime spot for leopard sightings in the sausage trees. After lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and set up camp on the crater rim with stunning views into the caldera below.

Budget camping — Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro Crater rimBreakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
Early morning Serengeti game driveSeronera River wildlife viewingTransfer to NgorongoroCrater rim sunset views
3

Ngorongoro Crater Floor & Return to Arusha

Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater at dawn for a half-day game drive on the crater floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to over 25,000 animals including lion, elephant, buffalo, black rhino, and flamingo-lined Lake Magadi. After a packed lunch by the hippo pool, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

End of tour — drop-off in ArushaBreakfast, Lunch (packed)
Ngorongoro Crater descentCrater floor game driveLake Magadi flamingosReturn transfer to Arusha

Tour Route

Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off in Arusha
  • All national park entry fees
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Full-board meals during safari
  • Camping accommodation with bedding
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Crater service fee

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa ($50 on arrival)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and soft beverages
  • Sleeping bag (can be rented for $15)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs

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