This affordable six-day camping safari in Tanzania takes you to some of the country’s top wildlife spots: Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. On the final day, you’ll also get the chance to meet the Datoga and Hadzabe. Enjoy exciting game drive and spend your nights under the stars at well-located, budget-friendly campsites.
Overview
This affordable six-day camping safari in Tanzania takes you to some of the country’s top wildlife spots: Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. On the final day, you’ll also get the chance to meet the Datoga and Hadzabe. Enjoy exciting game drive and spend your nights under the stars at well-located, budget-friendly campsites.
Highlights
- Start Arusha (Day 1)
- Day 1 Tarangire NP
- Day 2-3 Central Serengeti NP
- Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 5 Lake Eyasi
- Day 6 Lake Manyara NP
- End Arusha (Day 6)
Itinerary
- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be picked up from your lodge and begin a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch boxes for the day.
Tarangire is famous for its big elephant families and a mix of landscapes—from open savannas to seasonal swamps, with the Tarangire River running through it. You might spot lions on the hunt or leopards resting in the trees. After the game drive, we’ll head to your lodge where you can relax, have dinner, and spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)
- Budget tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
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- Meals & Drinks:
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- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, we’ll head out to the famous Serengeti National Park for a day full of wildlife spotting. We'll stop for a packed lunch at a nice spot inside the park, then continue with game drives as we make our way to the campsite.
The next day is all about exploring—spend the whole day on game drives in the heart of the Serengeti. This park is well-known for its huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope, especially during migration season. You might also spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action, playing their part in nature’s cycle.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Accommodation:
- Engiterata Adventure Camps
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
-
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, we’ll head out to the famous Serengeti National Park for a day full of wildlife spotting. We'll stop for a packed lunch at a nice spot inside the park, then continue with game drives as we make our way to the campsite.
The next day is all about exploring—spend the whole day on game drives in the heart of the Serengeti. This park is well-known for its huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope, especially during migration season. You might also spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action, playing their part in nature’s cycle.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Accommodation:
- Engiterata Adventure Camps
- Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
-
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, we’ll drive to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater for a day of wildlife viewing, with packed lunch boxes along the way.
Ngorongoro is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic crater and one of Africa’s natural wonders. It’s home to around 30,000 animals all year round—including elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos, and cheetahs. You’ll also spot a wide range of birds like flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. It’s one of the best places to see lots of wildlife in just a short time.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)
- Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
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- Meals & Drinks:
-
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, your guide will take you to Lake Eyasi to visit the Hadzabe known for their traditional hunting lifestyle. You’ll even get a chance to join them on a short hunt and see their skills up close.
Next, you’ll visit the Datoga who are skilled blacksmiths and will show you how they make tools the traditional way.
You’ll also enjoy a relaxing and exploring Lake Eyasi and a nearby local village.
After the day’s adventures, we’ll head back to the lodge for dinner, relaxation, and a good night’s rest.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)
- Mid-range tented camp located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
- Meals & Drinks:
-
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, we’ll head to Lake Manyara National Park for a fun day of game drives, with packed lunch boxes along the way.
Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions and large groups of playful baboons that you’ll likely spot as soon as you enter the park.
After the game drive, we’ll drive back to Arusha, where your safari adventure comes to an end.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
-
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
The Trip Cost Includes
- Park fees
- (For non-residents)
- All activities
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation
- (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water
- (On all days)
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International flights
- (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items
- (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
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