6 Days Budget Camping Safari Best of Tanzania

6 Days Budget Camping Safari Overview

Our 6 days budget camping safari is a 6-day trip with Ndovu African Expeditions that takes you to Arrival In Arusha, Arusha City – Tarangire National Park, Karatu Town – Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara National Park – Departure. Below you will find the tour overview, a day-by-day itinerary and what is included in the price.

Tour Overview:

On this 6 days adventure, you will experience the very best of Tanzania’s world-famous national parks, camping close to nature under the African skies. From the mighty elephants of Tarangire, to the endless plains of Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater – you will be immersed in wildlife, landscapes, and culture. This safari offers unforgettable “Big Five” encounters, thousands of wildebeests and zebras on the move, and rare sightings such as the tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara.

Tour Price Range (per person):

Tour Price Inclusion:

6 Days Budget Camping Safari Itinerary

Day 1:

Welcome to Tanzania! You will be picked up from the airport by a Ndovu African Expeditions Limited representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Budget: —– (to be filled)
Meals & Drinks: At own expense

Day 2:

After breakfast, your safari guide will collect you and drive to Tarangire National Park (about 2.5 hrs). Known as the “home of elephants,” Tarangire is famous for large herds gathering near the Tarangire River. You’ll also find giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and predators like lions and leopards. The park’s majestic baobab trees and over 400 bird species make it a unique safari experience. After your game drive and picnic lunch, you’ll head to your campsite in Karatu.

Accommodation: Budget: —————–
Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Drinks not included)

Day 3:

Today you will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a chance to admire the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater from a viewpoint, before continuing into the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Famous for its vast open plains and the Great Migration, Serengeti is home to millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes – followed closely by lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. After your game drive, you will camp in the heart of the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Budget Camping: ——————–
Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Drinks not included)

Day 4:

Spend the whole day exploring Serengeti’s endless plains. Morning and afternoon game drives (or full day with picnic lunch) give you the best chance to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and more. Every corner of the Serengeti holds surprises, and today will be filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Accommodation: Budget Camping: ——–
Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Drinks not included)

Day 5:

After breakfast, enjoy a morning drive as you leave Serengeti and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – one of Africa’s natural wonders. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to around 25,000 animals, including large herds of zebra, wildebeest, and gazelle. With luck, you may spot the endangered black rhino. After an incredible game drive and picnic lunch inside the crater, you’ll return to Karatu for overnight.

Accommodation: Budget: ——–
Meals & Drinks: All meals included (Drinks not included)

Day 6:

Your final safari day takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse gem. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, and over 500 bird species, the park is a paradise of wildlife against the backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpment. After a picnic lunch, you’ll return to Arusha or be dropped at the airport.

No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch (Drinks not included)

What Is Included in the 6 Days Budget Camping Safari

• Park fees
• All activities
• Professional driver/guide
• Premium transportation
• Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Gourmet meals and specified beverages

Not Included

• International flights
• Additional accommodation
• Gratuities
• Personal items

Why Book the 6 Days Budget Camping Safari With Us

Every 6 days budget camping safari is run by our local team in Arusha, with an experienced English-speaking guide who knows the area well. We can adjust the 6 days budget camping safari to your travel dates, group size and budget, and combine it with other trips in Tanzania.

Find more ideas among our Tanzania safari tours, check the best time to visit Tanzania and read our Tanzania safari FAQ. Official park information is available from Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA).

The 6 days budget camping safari can be adapted for your own group. Ask us about the best season for the 6 days budget camping safari.

Ready to go? Contact us to check availability and book your 6 days budget camping safari.