Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s cultural and wildlife wonders on our Budget Camping Safari. From engaging encounters with the Maasai to thrilling wildlife sightings in iconic national parks, this adventure promises an enriching experience without breaking the bank. Get ready to delve into the heart of Africa and create lasting memories in some of Tanzania’s most captivating destinations.
Activities and Interest: Cultural & Wildlife
Safari Highlights:
Areas Visited:
Arusha, Tanzania
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, our team will warmly welcome you. We’ll then transfer you to Planet Lodge, where you’ll enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night in comfort. (Approximately 40 km, 30 minutes transfer time)
MEALS: Dinner and Overnight (Half Board)
ACCOMMODATION: Planet Lodge or similar accommodation
Distance: 30km / 50km
Non-game viewing time: 3 – 4 hrs
After breakfast, the tour departs. Our first stop is Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases before we head off on safari. Afterwards, we proceed to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats, including acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. Thanks to this diversity, the small Park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world, and the lions here are also renowned for their tree-climbing abilities. Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Kudu Lodge and Campsite.
MEALS: Lunch, dinner, bed, and breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Kudu Lodge and Campsite
Distance: 145km
Non-game viewing time: 2 – 4 hrs
Begin the day with an early morning game drive, then depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We’ll make a stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here that anthropologists Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both significant links in the chain of human evolution. In the late afternoon, transfer to Ngorongoro Simba Campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
MEALS: Lunch, dinner, bed, and breakfast
ACCOMMODATION: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
Distance: 210km
Non-game viewing time: 3 – 4 hrs
After an early breakfast, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area supports a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big drawcard to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here. In the late afternoon, transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay or airport drop-off.
(Accommodation can be included upon request at an extra cost.)
