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4 Day Budget Safari Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

4 Day Budget Safari Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Safari Overview

The Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater — Africa's two most famous wildlife destinations — are accessible at any budget, and this 4-Day Budget Camping Safari proves it. Four full days of expert-guided game driving through Tanzania's most celebrated parks, camping under Africa's most spectacular skies, and experiencing wildlife encounters that equal anything seen from a luxury lodge — at a price that makes Africa genuinely accessible to first-time safari travellers, backpackers, students, and budget-conscious adventurers from every background. The camping experience in these parks is genuinely extraordinary: falling asleep to hyena calls in the Serengeti's public campsite, waking before the game drive to hear dawn birdsong from inside your tent, eating fresh camp-cooked meals at a table surrounded by bush. This is not a compromise experience — it is a different kind of immersion, arguably more connected to the Africa of a hundred years ago than any luxury lodge. All camping equipment — high-quality tents, sleeping bags, camp furniture, kitchen tent — is provided by Shammah Wonders Safaris. All meals are prepared by your dedicated camp cook. All park fees, guide fees, and transport are included in the quoted price. Ideal for backpackers, young travelers, solo explorers, and groups of friends. Best time: June to October for dry-season wildlife concentrations. Contact Shammah Wonders Safaris for current pricing.
4 Day Budget Safari Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Route

Day to day description

Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha Town

Today you arrive directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (time and flight to be confirmed) and will be transferred to your pre-safari lodge in Arusha. 

Approximate driving time: 1-2 hours to lodge
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals included: Dinner.

Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha Town photo 1

Day 1 Arusha town - Serengeti National Park

Departure at 6:00am. The drive from Arusha to the Serengeti passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on a road shared with Maasai cattle herds, zebra, and the occasional elephant that crosses from the Ngorongoro ecosystem onto the Serengeti plains. A brief stop at the Naabi Hill Gate viewpoint — where the Serengeti plains open below you — marks the transition into Africa's most famous wildlife ecosystem. This area epitomizes the quintessential safari experience, combining breathtaking scenery with unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities in one of the most famed parks globally. Have dinner and overnight stay at Taji Rest House

Approximate driving time: 6 - 7 hours to Central Serengeti 
Accommodation: Taji Rest House
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

Arusha town - Serengeti National Park photo 1

Day 2 Serengeti National Park (full day in Seronera)

Spend a day immersed in the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. As the sun rises, set out to witness the stirring wildlife activities. The park’s diverse habitats are home to a rich tapestry of animals, from majestic lions to elegant giraffes. Every turn reveals new surprises, ensuring a day filled with awe-inspiring encounters and photogenic landscapes. Later, drive back to your Accommodation for dinner & overnight. 
 

Accommodation: Taji Rest House
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

Serengeti National Park (full day in Seronera) photo 1

Day 3 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

Spend a Half Day immersed in the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. where every corner reveals a new wonder of nature. Traverse the iconic savannah plains, witnessing an array of wildlife in their natural habitat, from majestic lions to graceful giraffes. As the sun begins its descent, journey towards the enchanting Ngorongoro Crater rim for an overnight stay, where the day's memories will blend seamlessly with the tranquility of the African night, promising an unforgettable safari experience.

Approximate driving time: 3 hours to Ngorongoro crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater photo 1

Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for your game drive today in the caldera floor against a spectacular 600m (2000ft) crater wall. The Ngorongoro Crater has a great density of wildlife and is superb for game viewing almost all year round. Predators are usually easily spotted here in the morning, and you may encounter the elusive black Rhino as well as many of the big 5. Later in the late afternoon drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will fly back to home.

Approximate driving time: 5 Hours to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Accommodation: None
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch.

- from US$ 1,650 per person
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Includes

Meals & accommodation

- Snacks & soft drinks

- Transfer fee

4x4 Land cruiser with pop up roof

Government taxes & VAT

All National Park conservation, park entry, camping, activity or concession fees as applicable 

Experienced English-speaking safari guide.

1 first aid kit per vehicle - In vehicle sanitizer, charging ports (Type G socket)

Excludes

International flights

Alcohol

Laundry & shopping expenses

Optional activities expenses

Extra excursion not listed in itinerary

– Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees