Affordable 5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari, Low-Cost Tour

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  • Experience Tanzania’s top wildlife parks without overspending on this 5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari. Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with an expert English-speaking guide, stay in public campsites, and enjoy freshly prepared meals by your camp cook.

    This budget-friendly itinerary covers Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater — perfect for backpackers, small groups, and cost-conscious travelers.


    🌟 Safari Highlights

    • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing

    • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

    • Budget camping in public campsites with basic facilities

    • Delicious meals prepared daily by your camp cook

    • Great chance to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, hippos & more

    • Flexible departures & personalized safari experience

📍 Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant population and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive spotting zebras, giraffes, and lions.

Settle in at a public campsite near the park for your first camping night.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Public campsite near Tarangire


📍 Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, drive to the vast Serengeti National Park with optional stops along the way (Maasai village, Olduvai Gorge). Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive to witness abundant wildlife.

Camp overnight at a public campsite inside Serengeti.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti public campsite


📍 Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Game Drives

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti’s endless plains. Watch for lions, cheetahs, herds of wildebeest, zebras, and maybe a leopard resting in a tree.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and return to camp in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same campsite


📍 Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Depart Serengeti after breakfast for Ngorongoro Crater. Stop at viewpoints along the crater rim before setting up camp.

Prepare for an early game drive in the crater the next day.

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


📍 Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive among rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool before driving back to Arusha in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Safari


✅ What’s Included

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

  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver

  • All park & conservation fees

  • 4 nights camping accommodation (public campsites)

  • Camping gear: tents, mattresses, chairs

  • All meals as per itinerary

  • Bottled water during safari

  • Pickup & drop-off in Arusha

  • Government taxes and levies


❌ Not Included

  • Sleeping bag (available for rent)

  • International & domestic flights

  • Visa & travel insurance

  • Tips for guide and cook

  • Alcoholic & soft drinks

  • Optional excursions (Maasai village, balloon safari, etc.)


🎒 What to Bring

  • Sleeping bag (or rent one)

  • Light, neutral-colored safari clothing

  • Warm layers for Ngorongoro nights

  • Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent

  • Camera, binoculars, power bank

  • Personal toiletries and towel

  • Flashlight or headlamp


💡 Budget Camping Safari Experience

This safari is designed for budget travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s best wildlife on a shoestring. You’ll sleep in well-maintained public campsites with basic amenities, enjoy meals freshly cooked by your safari cook, and explore wildlife-rich parks in a private vehicle with your own guide.


📩 Book Your 5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari Today

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📞 Contact us now to book or customize your 5 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari — affordable, flexible, and unforgettable.

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✅ 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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