This 5-day budget camping safari is your gateway to Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife experiences. Track the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—across two world-renowned safari destinations: Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. With nights under the stars and days filled with adventure, this trip is ideal for travelers seeking unforgettable game drives on a budget-friendly backpacker’s itinerary.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- All park entrance fees
- Camping gear (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag)
- Full board camping accommodation
- Transport in a 4x4 pop-up roof safari vehicle
- English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Daily game drives & wildlife viewing
- Bottled drinking water
- Government taxes and fees
Cost Excludes
- International/domestic flights
- Tips to guide and cook (recommended $10–$15/day)
- Alcohol & soft drinks
- Hotel before/after safari (available on request)
- Personal travel insurance
Why go?
If you’re dreaming of tracking the Big Five and experiencing the untamed beauty of Africa without breaking the bank, this is the safari for you.
Over 5 days, you’ll explore Serengeti National Park, home to the famous wildebeest migration, vast savannahs, and apex predators like lions and leopards. You’ll also descend into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, where a collapsed volcano shelters one of the densest wildlife populations on earth, including rhinos.
Expect:
Budget-friendly pricing without cutting corners
This safari is built for explorers, not tourists. Whether you’re a solo adventurer, couple, or group of friends — you’ll leave with stories that last a lifetime.
Raw nature with real camping under the stars
Daily game drives in open-roof 4×4 vehicles
Wildlife action morning to evening
Tour Highlights
- Chase the Big Five in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- Camp in the wild — fall asleep to the sounds of hyenas and lions
- All-year departures — go when it suits you
- Sunrise & sunset game drives for best wildlife viewing
- Get maximum value — real adventure
