Affordable 4 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari, Low-Cost Wildlife Tour

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4 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari, Private vs Group Safari

Looking for a thrilling safari on a tight budget? This 4 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari lets you experience Tanzania’s top national parks — Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater — while staying in public campsites with your own private driver-guide.

You’ll sleep under the stars, enjoy freshly cooked meals by a camp chef, and explore the wilderness in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof — all at a price that doesn’t break the bank.


🌟 Safari Highlights

 

  • Private budget safari in fully equipped 4×4 Land Cruiser

  • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

  • Budget camping with tents, mattresses & cook included

  • Daily fresh meals prepared by your camp chef

  • Great chance to see elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, zebras, and more

  • Ideal for backpackers, students, couples, and small groups

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🚩 Covers: Tarangire, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater


📍 Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Leave Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population and towering baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive through the park’s dusty tracks, river valleys, and open plains.

In the late afternoon, head to your campsite near Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Public campsite


📍 Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti with optional stops at Maasai villages or Olduvai Gorge (extra cost). Enter Serengeti in the afternoon and enjoy your first game drive across endless plains filled with wildebeests, zebras, and predators.

Dinner and overnight at a public campsite inside Serengeti.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Public campsite in Serengeti


📍 Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin your morning with an early sunrise game drive — the best time to see active predators like lions and cheetahs. After brunch, begin the journey back toward Ngorongoro, with more wildlife sightings en route.

Set up camp at Simba Campsite on the crater rim for a chilly but scenic overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro rim campsite


📍 Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This World Heritage Site is rich in wildlife including rhinos, hippos, hyenas, buffalo, and even flamingos in the crater lake.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then begin your return journey to Arusha by late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari


✅ What’s Included

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • English-speaking driver-guide

  • All national park & crater fees

  • 3 nights public campsite accommodation

  • Camping gear: tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables

  • Professional camp cook

  • All meals during safari

  • Bottled drinking water

  • Pickup & drop-off in Arusha

  • Government taxes


❌ Not Included

  • Sleeping bag (available for rent)

  • International & domestic flights

  • Visa & travel insurance

  • Tips for guide and cook

  • Alcoholic & soft drinks

  • Optional activities (Maasai visit, Olduvai Gorge, etc.)


🎒 What to Pack

  • Sleeping bag or rent one

  • Safari wear (neutral colors)

  • Warm jacket for Ngorongoro nights

  • Torch/headlamp, power bank

  • Camera, binoculars

  • Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent

  • Personal toiletries & towel


💡 What to Expect

This tour provides an affordable way to see Tanzania’s most iconic parks with authentic camping and maximum wildlife time. Enjoy the freedom of a private safari, while sharing public campsites and reducing costs. It’s the perfect way to go wild on a budget!


📩 Book Your 4 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari Today

Want to explore Tanzania’s legendary wildlife without the luxury price tag?
📞 Contact us now to book your 4 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari – flexible daily departures, private vehicles, and unforgettable moments guaranteed.

 ENQUIRY THIS TOUR

✅ Fullmoon Safaris

  • Fullmoon Safaris is a locally owned tour operator based in Moshi, Kilimanjaro. They’re registered and managing their own packages, including safaris (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, Tarangire) and Kilimanjaro treks, with a local foundation receiving 10% of income.

  • Founded by Emmanuel Teshaa, the company has been operating since around 2011 with a team of 26–50 employees TanzaPages+1.


What people are saying (reviews & experiences)

Mountain treks: Kilimanjaro

  • A Traveller (Thibaut & Florie) described a 6‑day climb via Machame route as “unbelievable and unforgettable,” praising the guides, cook and cheerful porters. They felt safe and well-supported at all times Tripadvisor.

  • Another reviewer (Faith Makaza Maipisi, Dec 2022) recounted a 7‑day Lemosho route with Fullmoon Safaris: “guides gave us ample time… the cooks were amazing… hot ginger water… celebration cake… brilliant stuff”—highlighting top-tier service and care Tripadvisor+1.

Safaris and local experiences

  • Returning client Sid (July 2023) booked a 3‑day safari and a coffee/waterfalls day trip with Emmanuel, and praised the accommodation, guide knowledge, and overall seamless experience. “You can be 100% confident…” he wrote Tripadvisor.

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