4-Day Budget Safari from Arusha - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

4-Day Budget Safari from Arusha | Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park

4 Days 3 Nights

Overview

This 4-Day Budget Safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.

Why book this 4-Day Budget Safari with us

First, every 4-Day Budget Safari we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Arusha tours.

Begin your 4-day budget camping safari in Tanzania and witness the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park.

In addition, you enjoy thrilling game drives in Tarangire National Park. This park draws visitors with its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Finally, you descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site teems with wildlife, including all members of the Big Five.

This budget-friendly group safari suits adventure seekers and nature lovers. It also offers an authentic Tanzanian experience. Yet it never compromises on quality. Also, the tour starts and ends in Arusha, so it works well for travelers with limited time.

Along the way, you stay in comfortable dome tents at scenic campsites. You also enjoy freshly prepared meals every day. Meanwhile, experienced local guides bring the bush to life with their expert knowledge.

Is this your first safari or your next big adventure? Either way, this 4-day camping safari is a perfect choice. It lets you explore some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes and get close to incredible wildlife, all on a budget.

Itinerary

First, you enjoy a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees and diverse wildlife.

Then you set off on a full-day game drive. There are also good chances to spot lions, giraffes, buffalo and more. Later, you transfer to Mto wa Mbu for the evening. Here, you have dinner and stay overnight at a budget lodge or public campsite.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Budget Lodge or Campsite in Mto wa Mbu

First, after breakfast, you drive through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Next, you enter via Naabi Hill Gate.

Afterwards, you enjoy a game drive in the Seronera Valley, the heart of the Serengeti. Predators and migrating herds gather here, so game viewing here can be superb. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Tonight, you camp in the heart of the wild for a true bush experience.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Seronera Public Campsite

Wake up to a magical Serengeti sunrise. Then head out on a morning game drive in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and wildebeests.

After lunch, you begin the drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You also enjoy wildlife viewing along the way. Later, you arrive at Simba Campsite on the crater rim, where you camp with spectacular views.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Descend 600 meters into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best places in Africa for game viewing. In fact, you can see black rhinos, hippos, buffalo, zebras and lions in one location.

Later, after a picnic lunch inside the crater, you drive back to Arusha. Your safari ends there.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Included & Excluded

  • Park entrance fees and conservation charges
  • Government taxes and credit card fees
  • Return transport in a 4x4 pop-up roof safari vehicle
  • 3 nights' camping in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
  • Tents, mattresses, chairs and tables
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Safari chef for fresh meals
  • 1.5 litres of bottled water per person per day
  • Group-joining safari, maximum six travellers per vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)
  • Tips, laundry, souvenirs and other personal expenses
  • Sleeping bag (available to rent)
  • Drinks and snacks not listed in the itinerary
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Optional activities, e.g. Maasai village visit or balloon safari

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From $890 $760
/ Adult
4-Day Budget Safari from Arusha | Experience the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park