Tanzania Budget Camping Safari
5 Days Starting in Arusha and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Tarangire, Lake Manyara National park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Arusha
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TBCS
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 64
Physical rating:
Low, Medium
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Visit the 'big five' areas of Tanzania on this 4 night safari. The itinerary starts with a Tarangire Park, and then continues to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and to be ends Ngorongoro Crater.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arusha To Tarangire National Park
Location: Tarangire
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
In the morning after breakfast at 0830hrs pick up from the hotel in Arusha town with lunchbox from the Lodge and transfer to Tarangire National Park for full day game viewing. At around 1230hrs you will have a stop for picnic lunch and after lunch proceed with game viewing. In the evening drive to for dinner and overnight.
The distance from Arusha town to Tarangire National Park is 120kms and usually takes about one and half hours of drive to the park gate.
Accommodation is based on full board- Budget Campsite
Day 2 : Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
Location: Lake Manyara National park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at 0900hrs with your lunchbox transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing. At around 1230hrs you will have a stop for
picnic lunch and after lunch proceed with game viewing. In the evening drive to Twiga Lodge or Twiga Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Distance from Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara National Park is 95kms and usually takes about one hour of drive to the park gate.
Accommodation is based on full board- Budget Campsite
Day 3 : Manyara - Serengeti National Park
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at around 0800hrs transfer to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation area with packed lunch and game viewing en-route, proceed with game viewing in the Serengeti Park. In the evening drive to Serengeti Seronera Lodge/Tented Camp or Pimbi Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Distance from Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National Park is 150kms (to ndutu area, the gate between Ngorongoro and Serengeti) and 250kms (to Seronera, Serengeti Central area); it usually takes about three and half hours of drive to the park gate.
Accommodation is based on full board- Budget Campsite
Day 4 : Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater
Location: Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early in the morning, taking a light breakfast and after breakfast at 0600hrs go for an early morning game viewing, at around 0915hrs drive back to Serengeti Rhino Lodge or Pimbi Campsite for late breakfast. After breakfast take a lunchbox with you and proceed with game viewing in the park, at around 1230hrs you will stop for picnic lunch and after lunch drive out of Serengeti to Ngorongoro Olduvai Gorge the archaeological site and visit Maasai Village. Spend about an hour at Olduvai and then proceed to Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Simba Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Distance from Serengeti (Seronera) to Ngorongoro Conservation Area is 145kms and it takes about two hours of drive to the crater rim
Accommodation is based on full board- Budget Campsite
Day 5 : Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Location: Arusha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at 0700hrs descend into the Crater floor for full day crater tour, at around 1230hrs you will have picnic lunch inside the crater near lerai forest or hippo pool. After Lunch continue with game viewing in the crater. In the evening at around 1600hrs ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha for your onwards arrangement
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
Budget Campsites
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
4x4 Safari land cruiser
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Entrance Fees
All park entry fees
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Game Drives on Safari
Unlimited game drives
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
Three meals while on safari
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Fully Guided
Professional local safari guide
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Budget camping
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What currencies are required for this tour?
US dollars
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
No
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes- Yellow fever
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What is the maximum group size?
84
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Contact us for solo traveller price
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Normal
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes, 15Kgs
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
No
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
USD 25-35 Per day per Vehicle
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