7 Days Budget & Camping Safari in Tanzania – Big Five Adventure 2026

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive & Camping

Your 7 days budget camping safari begins in Arusha where you meet your guide and travel to Tarangire National Park for a full game drive.

Tarangire is known for large elephant herds, baobab trees, and rich wildlife along the Tarangire River.

Highlights:

• Budget group or private safari
• Elephants, giraffes, zebras
• Baobab landscapes

Accommodation:

Public campsite near Tarangire National Park

Meals:

Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park – Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, drive through Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti National Park and enjoy your first afternoon game drive.

Serengeti offers endless plains filled with wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of herbivores.

Highlights:

• Scenic drive via Ngorongoro area
• First Serengeti safari experience
• Big cats and wildlife sightings

Accommodation:

Public campsite inside Serengeti National Park

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park tracking wildlife across different areas of the park.

Highlights:

• Full-day Serengeti safari
• Big Five wildlife chance
• Predator-prey interactions

Accommodation:

Same Serengeti campsite

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti Full Day Exploration

Another full day in Serengeti allows deeper exploration of different regions and better chances of wildlife encounters.

You may see lions hunting, cheetahs chasing prey, or large herds of wildebeest and zebras depending on the season.

Highlights:

• Extended Serengeti game drives
• Great Migration (seasonal)
• Wildlife photography opportunities

Accommodation:

Same Serengeti campsite

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti Full Day Safari Experience

Continue exploring Serengeti with full-day game drives, focusing on different habitats and wildlife zones.

Highlights:

• Multiple wildlife zones
• Big cats and scavengers
• Sunrise and sunset game drives

Accommodation:

Same Serengeti campsite

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti Morning Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro Area

Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before heading toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area for overnight stay.

This day combines wildlife viewing with scenic highland landscapes.

Highlights:

• Morning Serengeti safari
• Scenic drive through highlands
• Sunset near Ngorongoro

Accommodation:

Budget lodge or campsite in Karatu area

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Return to Arusha

After early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems.

The crater offers excellent chances to see the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and the rare black rhino.

After the game drive, ascend the crater and return to Arusha.

Highlights:

• Ngorongoro Crater safari
• Big Five wildlife sightings
• Scenic volcanic landscape

Meals:

Breakfast & Lunch

What is Included

• Shared or private 4x4 safari vehicle
• Professional safari guide
• Park entrance fees
• Camping equipment and campsite fees
• Meals during safari
• Bottled drinking water

What is Not Included

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Sleeping bag (can be rented)
• Tips and personal expenses
• Optional activities

Why Choose a 7 Days Budget Camping Safari

A 7-day budget camping safari gives you a strong Serengeti experience with multiple days of game drives, increasing your chances of seeing predators, large herds, and possibly the Great Migration, while still remaining affordable and adventurous.