Overview

This 5-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro budget safari itinerary is designed for travelers who want a true African wilderness experience at an affordable price. The tour combines the world-famous Serengeti National Park with the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, offering incredible wildlife encounters including the Big Five and seasonal migration sightings.

You will stay in carefully selected public campsites for a real safari experience: Ngorongoro, Simba Campsite. Serengeti: Nyani Public Campsite

Itinerary

Day 01 :

Arusha – Ngorongoro Highlands (Scenic Drive)

Depart from Arusha and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Highlights: Views of Maasai villages, coffee plantations, and highland scenery. Arrival at the crater rim area

Overnight: Simba Campsite
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 02 :

Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

Early descent into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife destinations.

Wildlife experience: Black rhinos (rare sighting), lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, Flamingos in crater lakes. After the game drive, proceed to Serengeti.

Overnight: Nyani Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03 :

Full-Day Serengeti Safari Adventure

Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park, home to incredible wildlife density.

Activities: Morning game drive (best predator activity), Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, herds of wildebeest and zebras, Picnic lunch in the bush

Overnight: Nyani Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 04 :

Serengeti Migration & Wildlife Tracking

Spend a full day tracking wildlife movements depending on the season.

Possible sightings: Great Migration herds, Predator hunts (lion vs wildebeest encounters), Vast plains photography opportunities

Overnight: Nyani Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 05 :

Serengeti – Return to Arusha

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading back to Arusha.

Highlights: Sunrise safari experience, final wildlife sightings, scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands

End of safari.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch