6-Day Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! You will be picked up from the airport by a Salvation Safari representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!
Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travelers pass through at some stage.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

Your Salvation Safari guide will pick you up after breakfast, starting your day with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. The journey takes about two and a half hours on well-maintained roads. Named after the Tarangire River, this park is a vital water source for wildlife during the dry season. You'll witness elephant families gathering by the river, alongside giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. Predators like lions and leopards roam the area, and Tarangire boasts more bird species than anywhere else on Earth. You'll marvel at ancient baobab trees, some believed to be over a thousand years old. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before heading to your campsite in Mto wa Mbu after the game drive.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, you will embark on a journey to the cooler realms of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You'll have the chance to witness the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before continuing your transit through the conservation area and entering the Serengeti from the south.

The Serengeti is a truly awe-inspiring place, renowned for its expansive open grasslands that offer exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. While it teems with diverse wildlife, it's most famous for its annual great migration, where vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope constantly seek fresh grazing in a cyclical pattern. The migration can be observed in any given month, provided you know where to look. Depending on the time of your visit, you might witness one of the "Seven Wonders of the Natural World."

You'll enjoy a picnic lunch and spend the night at a campsite in the heart of the Serengeti bush, creating a memorable wilderness experience.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

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LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

This entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife such as impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, and hippos. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lions, cheetahs, and leopards. It is a truly life-changing experience.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

Following breakfast, your journey continues, leading you toward the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, with hopes for more fascinating encounters along the way.

Ngorongoro Crater, concealed by towering volcanic walls, unveils a pristine wilderness, featuring sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, shimmering lakes, and lush swamps. This geological marvel was formed when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed upon itself some two to three million years ago.

The descent into the Crater is an adventure in its own right, and as you reach the Crater floor, you'll be surrounded by vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. The Crater offers a prime opportunity to spot the endangered black rhino, occasionally visible in the open grasslands. After a full afternoon exploring the Crater's wonders, you'll drive to your campsite near Karatu to rest for the night.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Cultural Tour in Mto wa Mbu

Maasai Village Tour: Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a visit to a traditional Maasai village. You'll learn about their customs, traditions, and daily life, and interact with the friendly Maasai people.

Canoe Tour: You'll embark on a serene canoe tour, gliding through calm waters to explore nature from a different perspective. You'll enjoy the tranquility of the water while observing the local flora and fauna.

Biking Tour: You'll discover the landscape on two wheels with an exhilarating biking tour. You'll pedal through scenic trails, taking in the sights. Soon after your game drive, you will be dropped off at a place of your choosing e.g. Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport. We hope you have enjoyed your adventure with Salvation Safari and fresh air while exploring the natural beauty of the area.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.