Long safaris · from North Tanzania

Serengeti Safari (Budget Camping) Manyara-Serengeti-Ngorongoro 5 nights 6 days Africa safari

  • 6 days · 5 nights
Serengeti budget safari camping
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Length
6 days · 5 nights

Overview

A budget camping safari in northern Tanzania that starts and ends in Arusha, taking in Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

In the Serengeti, look for the great herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. On the way to Ngorongoro, stop at Olduvai Gorge, where Louis and Mary Leakey made their renowned archaeological discoveries, then spend half a day on the crater floor.

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Your days

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arusha to Lake Manyara

    The safari starts with lunch in Arusha town at 12:30. At 13:30, drive to Lake Manyara.

    Enjoy an evening game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, home to hippos, monkeys, tree-climbing lions, flamingos and other birdlife.

    Dinner and overnight at a campsite in Mto wa Mbu.

  2. Day 2

    To the Serengeti

    Leave for Serengeti National Park with picnic lunches.

    In the afternoon, take a game drive across the endless plains of the Serengeti, with a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.

    Dinner and overnight under tents in the Serengeti.

  3. Day 3

    Full day in the Serengeti

    Spend a full day game viewing in Serengeti National Park.

    Meals and overnight under tents in the Serengeti.

  4. Day 4

    Olduvai Gorge to Ngorongoro

    Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area by way of Olduvai Gorge, the site of Louis and Mary Leakey's renowned archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of the earliest known remains of human ancestors. Picnic lunches are served at the gorge.

    Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

    Dinner and overnight at Simba campsite.

  5. Day 5

    Ngorongoro Crater and Karatu

    Descend 2,000 feet (over 600 metres) to the floor of the crater for a half-day crater tour.

    Explore the forest areas, home to monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see flamingos, and the open savannah, where lions hunt for food.

    In the afternoon, return to the camp for lunch. After lunch, drive to Karatu.

    Dinner and overnight under tents in Karatu.

  6. Day 6

    Back to Arusha

    After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, where you have lunch.

    The safari ends here.

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Good to know

  • The safari starts with lunch in Arusha town at 12:30 on day 1.

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