Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara → Arusha town
3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Camping Safari
Elephants, the crater and Lake Manyara in three affordable days of camping.
3 days 2 nights
From $720 pp
6 trips · from $720 pp
Budget Camping Safaris
Sleep under canvas in the national parks — the most affordable way to see the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
About these trips
On a camping safari you sleep in dome tents in public campsites inside or right next to the parks, with a dedicated cook preparing fresh meals. It is simple, social and close to nature — you will hear lions and hyenas at night. You still get a 4x4 with a pop-up roof, a professional guide and full-day game drives.
- Trips
- 6
- From
- $720 pp
- Length
- 3–7 days
- Style
- Budget
Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Arusha town
4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Camping Safari
The shortest safari that still reaches the Serengeti — camping inside the park.
4 days 3 nights
From $1,090 pp
Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Arusha town
5-Day Classic Tanzania Camping Safari
Two nights in the Serengeti, the crater and Tarangire — the best value classic.
5 days 4 nights
From $1,340 pp
Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro → Serengeti …
6-Day Northern Circuit Camping Safari
All four northern parks on a budget, with a full day in the Serengeti.
6 days 5 nights
From $1,580 pp
Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Zanzibar
7-Day Budget Safari & Zanzibar Beach
Serengeti and the crater on a budget, then three nights by the sea.
7 days 6 nights
From $1,890 pp
Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Arusha town
4-Day Group Joining Camping Safari
Share the vehicle, split the cost. Serengeti and the crater on fixed dates.
4 days 3 nights
From $890 pp
Good to know
Questions travellers ask
How much does a budget camping trip in Tanzania cost?
Our budget camping safaris start from $720 per person sharing. The final price depends on dates, group size and the camps you choose. Every quote is all-inclusive of park fees, transfers and meals listed in the itinerary.
Can I change one of these budget camping itineraries?
Yes. These are sample routes. We can add or remove days, change camps, upgrade a night or two, or combine trips. Tell us what you would like and we will send a revised plan.
When is the best time to go?
June to October is the dry season and best for most parks. January to March is excellent in the Serengeti (calving season) and on Zanzibar. April and May are the long rains — quieter and cheaper, with some camps closed.
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