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5 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Budget Camping Safari Tour

About this experience

This budget camping safari offers an authentic and immersive wildlife experience across Tanzania’s most iconic destinations – Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Travelers enjoy close-up game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, with chances to witness the Big Five in their natural habitat.

Unlike luxury tours, this experience brings you closer to nature through carefully selected camping sites, allowing you to connect with the African wilderness under the stars. The tour is guided by experienced local experts who ensure both safety and rich storytelling throughout the journey.

From the endless plains of Serengeti to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, this tour combines adventure, affordability, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in one seamless itinerary.

At a glance

  • Duration: 120 hr
  • Private experience

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Plan your experience

Time on the tour120 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 120 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Dinner
  • African wildlife safaris
  • Breakfast

Not included

  • International flight
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Optional activities

Itinerary and highlights

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Meeting and pickup information

  • For travelers who do not require pickup, please meet us at the Arusha Clock Tower in the city center. Our driver/guide will be waiting near the main roundabout holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • Pickup is available from Arusha hotels For airport pickup, our driver will be waiting at the arrival hall holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name. For hotel pickup, please wait at the reception area at the scheduled time. We will contact you via WhatsApp prior to pickup to confirm details.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • African Masterclass Tours And Safaris

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 120 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pickup is available from Arusha hotels

For airport pickup, our driver will be waiting at the arrival hall holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.

For hotel pickup, please wait at the reception area at the scheduled time.

We will contact you via WhatsApp prior to pickup to confirm details.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–10; Youth tickets: age 11–15; Adult tickets: age 16+; Senior tickets: age 30+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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