7-Day Tanzania Budget Camping Safari – Joining Group Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara • Materuni Village
Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara • Materuni Village
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Duration
4 Days
Tour Type
Safari & Wildlife
Group Size
60 persons
Location
Tanzania
Overview
This 7-day Tanzania budget camping safari is a perfect option for travelers seeking an authentic wildlife and cultural experience at an affordable price. The safari takes you to Tanzania’s top national parks, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.
During the journey, you will explore Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions, and the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the Garden of Eden, offering exceptional game viewing in a unique volcanic landscape. In the Serengeti, you will experience vast open plains teeming with wildlife, while Tarangire National Park is known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
In addition to wildlife adventures, this safari includes a cultural experience at Materuni Village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you will enjoy a guided village walk, visit a beautiful waterfall, and take part in a traditional coffee ceremony, offering insight into local Chagga culture.
This is a joining group camping safari, ideal for budget travelers, backpackers, and adventure seekers looking to explore Tanzania’s highlights while sharing the experience with fellow travelers.
Included/Excluded
Pick-up and return transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Two nights accomodation in Arusha town which in night before your tour and after your tour
Professional English-speaking safari driver/ guide
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional safaro cook entrance fee for all national parks
Accommodation at basic camping during safari full board
Ngorongoro Crater fees
18% VAT to our entrance fees
All government taxes
Free WIFI in safari Jeep
Unlimited Drinking Water
Flying Doctor Services
International flights to and from Tanzania
Visa
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
Tips for guide/driver
Itinerary
"Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
"Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
We will pick you from Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro airport for overnight in your accommodation in Arusha city"
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National park
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National park
Pick up from Arusha hotel at 8.00m then take 3 hours driver to Tarangire national park and you will have full day game drive inside this park later you will drive to Jambo lodge for dinner and overnight . Location of Tarangire national park is 115km from Arusha .and cover area square of 2800km.Wild animals drink water from Tarangire river where the name Tarangire come from. The park has major attractions which are a large number of elephants ,climbing trees pythons and baobab trees. Also you will be able to see lions,leopards and other animals"
"Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti
"Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti
After waking up this morning you will have full breakfast, pack your luggage in the safari jeep, then you will start to do en-route game drive to Serengeti .with your lunch inside the jeep. On the way you will be able to view beautiful of Rift valley, view of Ngorongoro crater and you will reach Serengeti around 3.pm. You will have an evening game drive in central Serengeti where you will be able to see the sunset, and after you will have dinner and overnight in Seronera campsite inside Serengeti Major attraction in Serengeti are endless plain and great Serengeti wildebeest migration which involve 1.5 herbivores and followers, predators use to move from one area to another almost all parts of Serengeti because of drought. Our driver guide will make sure you will able to see part of wildebeest migration. The movement of vast numbers of the Serengeti’s wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant’s gazelle, Thomson’s gazelle, eland and impala you will be able to see them in Serengeti"
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater
You will wake 5.45 for early breakfast and see the Sun rise inside Serengeti, after you finish your breakfast you will do early morning game drive up to 11.30am then you head back to campsite for the hot lunch and pack your stuff in the jeep . This time after finishing your hot lunch you will proceed with game drive in Serengeti while heading to Ngorongoro crater in Simba campsite for dinner and overnight."
Day 5: Ngorongoro crater to Lake Manyara
Day 5: Ngorongoro crater to Lake Manyara
You will wake up around 5.30 am for your breakfast, after breakfast you will descend to Ngorongoro crater floor where you will able to see all big five, also you will see different types of birds, black rhino available inside crater. In this day you will have your lunch inside the crater while watching nature and high concentrations of flamingos. Later after 6 to 7 hours game drive inside crater floor you will start ascend from crater passing through campsite for packing all luggage inside the jeep ready to drive back to Jambo lodge for dinner and overnight. On this day after crater tour you will have a walking tour inside mto wa mbu village where you will experience how local people live, see banana plantations and you can taste local food also."
Day 6: Lake Manyara to Arusha
Day 6: Lake Manyara to Arusha
you will head to lake Manyara for a full day game drive , inside the park you will be able to see climbing tree lions and a lot of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake and you will visit a hot spring . Also the same day you will visit Maasai boma where you will see how they live and learn their culture and traditions .learn their culture and traditions then later drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight."
Day 7: Materuni Village Coffee and Waterfalls Day Trip
Day 7: Materuni Village Coffee and Waterfalls Day Trip
Materuni village is a beautifully lush area to visit on the outskirts of Moshi Here you can really get to grips with the life of the local Chagga people wandering through the village and passing their homesteads Located in the picturesque foothills of Kilimanjaro Materuni has managed to retain its authentic edge over some of the other tourist attractions as it is not one of the routes for climbing Kilimanjaro Here your guide will explain all aspects of the Chagga homestead including the other crops that they grow aside from coffee You will get to see how the coffee is produced from picking the bean to roasting and then drinking a delicious cup yourself. Following your coffee tour you will then take a short hike make sure to wear some good shoes as it can be muddy up there passing through local villages to reach the waterfalls"
Travel Styles
Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Activities
Facilities
Wifi
FAQs
Which destinations are included in this safari?
This safari covers Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, and a cultural visit to Materuni Village near Mount Kilimanjaro.
This is a budget camping safari in a joining group, where travelers share the safari vehicle, guide, and camping facilities with other guests.
What type of accommodation is provided?
Accommodation is in public campsites using comfortable safari tents. Basic facilities such as shared bathrooms are available at the campsites.
Is food included during the safari?
Yes, all meals during the safari are included and are prepared by a safari cook while camping.
What wildlife can I expect to see?
You can expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other species. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, while Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.
What makes the Ngorongoro Crater special?
The Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Garden of Eden, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers exceptional year-round wildlife viewing, including the chance to see the endangered black rhino.
What is included in the Materuni Village visit?
The Materuni experience includes a guided village walk, a visit to a scenic waterfall, and participation in a traditional coffee ceremony, providing insight into local Chagga culture.
Is this safari suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes, this safari is suitable for first-time visitors, budget travelers, backpackers, and adventure seekers who enjoy camping and group travel.
Where can I find the detailed daily itinerary?
A full day-by-day itinerary with detailed explanations is available in the itinerary section.
Tour Location
Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara • Materuni Village
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