Package Overview
To catch the thrill of Tanzania budget camping safari its a must for all the travelers to experience the wilderness of Tanzania. No other country has a greater variety of wild animals, reptiles and birds in their own natural habitats. Enjoy the encounters of the game drive in a 4WD open roof safari vehicle, and budget camping in the dome tent with combination of accommodation on 3 Star hotel to feel for the untamed spirit of your roots as you will be bush camping and exploring the wilderness under the African stars in a dome tent camping and commune with traditional African, Tanzania cultural. The evening is spent around the campfire listening to the sound of the dark African night – the distant roar of Lion and the doleful, whooping, “laugh” of the Hyena. All the safari camping tents are prepared for you by our safari crew and meals are prepared over a campfire by our professional camp cook. (Tanzania budget camping safari is not Suitable for Children under 13 years).
What to expect on Tanzania Budget Safari safari
Shared bathroom facilities.
Tasty meals prepared by our camping chef from a planned safari menu,the menu is usually wholesome, simple food.
A self-service bar, with guest participating in stock in It, guest will be required to purchase their alcohol beverages and soft drinks at supply points along the safari route.
Choice of Being fully involved in daily camp life.
Staff and supplies travelling with the guests in a same vehicle.
Budget safari participation involves guest more intensely in the challenging but rewarding life of a nomad, providing a very unique experience.
Not suitale for traveling with children under the age of 12-year-old.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Arusha town.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by your guide from Skyways Expeditions who will escort you to the car, for the 1 hour drive to your beautiful Ilboro Safari Lodge or Mount Meru Hotel on the slope of Mount Meru and outskirts of Arusha town, for overnight stay at Ilboro Safari Lodg – 3 Star (Room Only).
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. This park offers wide panoramas of open acacia woodland and grass savanna, where huge herds of elephants (often two hundred strong) and other unique residents, such as fringe-eared oryx and lesser kudu roam free. Dinner and overnight stay budget camping outside the National Park. Tarangire Wildpalm public campsite (Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
This morning from Tarangire we drive towards to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here the route follows along the Great Rift valley, Ngorongoro Conservation area and crater rim, passing Malanja Depression towards Olduvai Gorge were we will visit the museum. This desert like gorge lies at the foot of the Ngorongoro highlands which is a world-renowned site as a repository for the remains of vast numbers of animals that roamed these plains years ago. The museum featuring the famous Zinj skull, the Zinjanthropus man of 1.8 million years ago, whose remains was found here by Dr. Leakey. After picnic lunch we enter the Serengeti National Park and drive towards Seronera River Valley. If time permits we may have a late afternoon game drive. Dinner overnight stay budget camping inside the Serengeti National Park. Seronera public campsite (Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti is as big as Northern Ireland. It is the greatest sanctuary in the world, fantastic in its natural beauty and unequaled in its scientific value. Serengeti contains about 4 million different types of animals including the big five; Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Lion and the Elephant. You have a full day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Dinner overnight stay budget camping inside the Serengeti National Park. Seronera public campsite (Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive in Serengeti. With picnic lunches head off via Simba Kopjes, Naabi Hill Gate to drive towards Ngorongoro . We will stop at Masai Village before we proceed to the crater rim to enjoy stupendous view of crater from the top. We will stop on the crater rim to enjoy one of the most memorable picnic lunches in your life. Dinner and overnight stay budget camping, on the edge of the Ngorongoro crater rim. Simba public campsite (Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu village
After breakfast to Ngorongoro Crater tour enjoy the view from the crater rim is stupendous and you can admire this masterpiece of mother nature. This oval shape 300 sq.km in area and 610 m deep crater is a repository of Africa’s finest wildlife. All the Big Five are present living a privileged existence on the crater floor, and so placid you can move right among them descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day Crater tour with picnic lunches. PM drive through the beautiful rain forest of Ngorongoro Conservation area to the traditional village of Karatu for dinner and overnight stay budget camping at the African local village. Karatu Village Campsite (Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
After an early breakfast, enter Lake Manyara National Park, one of the most popular and attractive national parks. For a relatively small area in size, it contains a variety of habitat and diverse animals and birds. Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions and numerous migratory birds. We will enjoy game viewing within the northern part of the park. After lunch late pm return to Arusha town for overnight stay at Ilboro Safari Lodge or Mount Meru Hotel 3 Star (Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Arusha to airport
After breakfast at your hotel Mount Meru Hotel or Ilboro Safari Lodge you will have to check out, end of services or possible extension for Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar Beach Holiday (Meal plan: Breakfast).
PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees • Transfers • Hotel before and after the climb, • All Park gate fees, camping fees. • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid) • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only) • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook • Salaries for the mountain crew. • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, • Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress • Water for washing up daily • Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) • Chemical Portable toilet • Flying Doctor Service | • Flights and airport taxes • Items of a personal nature • Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook • Highly recommended travel and medical insurance. • Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania • Snacks, personal medicine. |