5 DAY BUDGET CAMPING SAFARI (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater)
PARKS OF 5 DAY BUDGET CAMPING SAFARI
- Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Serengeti National Park
OVERVIEW
This 5-day budget safari takes you to Tarangire National Park whereby you will have an opportunity to see the giant baobab trees, big cats, birds and largest African Elephants, Ngorongoro crater which is a UNESCO world heritage site and the best place to see the endangered black rhino, Lake Manyara National Park which is the home to the tree climbing lions and its birds’ richness and also Serengeti National Park which has the greatest concentration of wildlife, birds and also it is famous for its great migration.
DETAILED ITINERARY OF 5 DAY BUDGET CAMPING SAFARI
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro or Arusha) you will be met by Safari Africa United representative and drive you to your accommodation in Arusha for overnight stay waiting for your adventures to start on the following day.
| Destination: | Arusha city |
| Accommodation: | Arusha Planet Lodge |
| Meal: | Bed & Breakfast |
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00 am, you will have a short briefing before you depart to Tarangire National Park. The park with its endless tree savannah including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes is also home to the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania. You are also likely to spot giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, gnus and other types of antelopes and gazelles. Your guide will open the roof of the vehicle for excellent wildlife viewing. Hot Lunch will be served at around 12:30 pm at the picnic site and after that you will continue to explore this incredible park.
In the evening after exploration, you will drive straight to your campsite in for dinner and overnight stay.
| Destination: | Tarangire National Park |
| Accommodation: | Migombani Camp |
| Meal plan: | Full Board (B, L & D) |
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti National Park
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00 am, you will drive straight to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at a viewing point has a built pavilion that provides a near 180° view of the Ngorongoro Crater. After that you will descend down to the crater which is 600m deep.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five. It is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to interact with people from the Maasai tribe. On reaching the crater’s edge, the 20 km diameter caldera opens up before you in all its stunning glory and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail. This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals in including a wide range of birds’ species, hyenas and the endangered black rhino. Hot Lunch will be served at a picnic spot at the hippo pool and after that you will drive straight to the heart of Serengeti National Park. You will have an en-route drive to your campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
| Destination: | Ngorongoro crater & Serengeti National Park |
| Accommodation: | Nyani Campsite or similar |
| Meals: | Full Board (B, L & D) |
Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00 am or according to your preference, you will continue exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park for a half day game drive. The Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife than anywhere else on the planet.
The park offers a multitude of wildlife including the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Hot lunch will be served inside the park at around 12:30pm with some soft drinks and unlimited drinking water.
You will have a final game drive until in the afternoon at around 3pm where you will drive straight to the gate and head for your camspite passing through Ngorongoro conservation area for dinner and overnight stay.
| Destination: | Serengeti |
| Accommodation: | Migombani Camp |
| Meal plan: | Full Board (B, L & D) |
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Early morning after breakfast at, you will drive straight to Lake Manyara National Park which is also known as the home of Tree Climbing Lions and birds’ paradise. More than 500 species are present in Lake Manyara, and even for a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these species in a single day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favoured haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. Other animals that can be found here are giraffes, Zebras, hyenas, Buffalo, Hippo, elephants and wildebeests. Lunch will be served inside the park and after further exploration of the park you will return to Arusha. Those who wish to combine this safari with a trip to Zanzibar can take a flight from the local Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
| Meal plan: | Breakfast & Lunch |
INCLUSIONS
- Professional Safari guide
- Accommodation in Arusha before Safari
- All nights’ accommodation during safari
- Private transportation in a 4 x 4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop up roofs
- Park Entry Fees, VAT inclusive
- Unlimited (pure) drinking water during safari
- Unlimited mileage during game drives
- Some soft drinks in the safari vehicle
- Airport Transfers
- Private chef
- All camping equipment
EXCLUSIONS
- International & domestic airfare
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
