4-Day Private Budget Camping Serengeti Safari in Tanzania

4-Day Private Budget Camping Serengeti Safari in Tanzania

4-Day Private Budget Camping Serengeti Safari  Tanzania – Ngorongoro & Serengeti Adventure – In this 4-day safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, you will have an excellent chance to see the Big Five—lions, leopards, buffaloes, black rhinos, and elephants. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights about Tanzania’s wildlife, nature, and rich history. Both parks are renowned worldwide for their incredible ecosystems, home to wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes. The Serengeti offers breathtaking landscapes, perfect for sunrise and sunset views, while the Ngorongoro Crater, an unbroken caldera formed 2.5 million years ago, provides a unique habitat sustaining abundant wildlife.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1
Arrival in Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
Day 2
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Day 3
Full-Day Serengeti Safari & Overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Rim (Simba Campsite)
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

Price Rates

2 persons
4 persons
6+ persons
$1950.00
$1510.00
$989.00

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Tour
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  • STEP 2
Day 1
Arrival in Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Golden Trips Tanzania and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Once settled, leave your bags at the hotel and head into town for a guided tour. Your local guide will share insights into Arusha’s culture and history. You will visit the Maasai local market, where you can learn about traditional crafts, followed by the central market to observe local trade in food and fruits. Time permitting, you will explore the Arusha Cultural Heritage Center, including the House of Gemstones and other local attractions. Return to your hotel either by walking or driving.

Meals Plan:

Dinner

Accommodations:

Summit Safari Lodge

Day 2
Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch boxes. Enjoy game drives en route and continue with a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may follow the wildebeest migration. In the evening, enjoy dinner and overnight at your camp.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Nyani Campsite

Day 3
Full-Day Serengeti Safari & Overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Rim (Simba Campsite)

Embark on a full-day game drive in the iconic Serengeti National Park, home to vast savannahs and the world-famous Big Five. Witness herds of wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife roaming freely across the plains, guided by experienced safari experts. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the breathtaking landscape while taking in the park’s rich biodiversity.

After an unforgettable day of wildlife exploration, journey to the Ngorongoro Crater rim for your overnight stay at Simba Campsite. Nestled in a scenic location overlooking the crater, the campsite offers comfort and stunning views, making it the perfect spot to relax, watch the sunset, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Northern Tanzania.

This experience combines thrilling wildlife encounters with a serene overnight in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes, offering a truly memorable safari adventure.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Simba Campsite

Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day wildlife experience. The crater’s year-round water and fertile land support a rich variety of animals, including wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, and elephants. Predators such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards are also commonly seen. Visit Lake Magadi, a large shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, known for its flamingos, hippos, and other waterbirds. In the late afternoon, transfer back to Arusha and be dropped off at a hotel of your choice.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch

Included

Private airport transfers (arrival/departure)

Park fees and camping fees

Safari Jeep

Professional Guide and Cook

Safari Tents

Crater Service

All Accommodations

Bottled water

Soft Drinks

Meals as specified as shown on Day by Day

Excluded

International flights

Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff

Tanzania visa fees and airport taxes

Government Increase Taxes

Travel insurance

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