Overview
This 5-day budget camping safari covers three of the Northern Circuit's classic parks: Lake Manyara National Park, known for its birdlife and predator sightings; the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with its wildlife-dense crater; and the Serengeti, offering some of the widest variety of animals anywhere in Tanzania.
Camping accommodation throughout keeps this itinerary genuinely affordable, making it a strong option for travelers who want real access to the Northern Circuit's highlights without lodge-level pricing.
See our budget safari cost guide, or contact us to book this itinerary.
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (5 days — sample)
This is a generated sample outline based on this trip's real duration and destinations — the exact day-by-day plan is confirmed with you before booking.
ARRIVAL
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with the rest of the day free to settle in ahead of tomorrow's start.
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Serengeti National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
NGORONGORO CRATER
A full day exploring Ngorongoro Crater, with time built in to move at your own pace.
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
A full day exploring Lake Manyara National Park, with time built in to move at your own pace.
DEPARTURE
Final morning at leisure (or an early game drive, if timing allows) before your transfer out.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Serengeti National Park and ends in Lake Manyara National Park.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Mwanza Airport is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.