7 Days Serengeti Migration Safari – Budget Camping
Follow the world’s most spectacular wildlife movement — the Great Wildebeest Migration — across the endless Serengeti plains. This 7-day safari combines thrilling game drives, river crossings, and unforgettable sunsets, all while staying at budget-friendly campsites.
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations: Arusha • Serengeti National Park (Central & Northern) • Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Type: Budget Camping Safari (Family-Friendly / Adventurous)
Starting Point: Arusha, Tanzania
Ending Point: Arusha, Tanzania
Safari Highlights
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration and seasonal Mara River crossings.
Explore the Serengeti ecosystem, home to the Big Five and countless other wildlife species.
Full-day and half-day game drives led by experienced safari guides.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a family-friendly game drive.
Stay at safe and convenient budget campsites in prime wildlife locations.
Enjoy meals prepared by your camp chef, with picnic lunches during game drives.
Experience true African nights under the stars in comfortable dome tents.
🗓️ Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River.
Accommodation (Budget Camping):
⭐ Tarangire Public Campsite
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Full-day game drive in Tarangire to explore wildlife and landscapes.
Watch herds of elephants, buffalo, and predators near the river.
Accommodation (Budget Camping):
⭐ Tarangire Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park
Morning game drive in Tarangire.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions.
Afternoon game drive in the park.
Accommodation (Budget Camping):
⭐ Migombani Campsite
⭐ Lilac Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park
Early morning departure via the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge (extra cost).
Arrive in Serengeti National Park by afternoon.
Sunset game drive in central Serengeti (Seronera area).
Accommodation (Budget Camping):
⭐ Seronera Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Full-day game drive in Serengeti to explore the vast plains and spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeest, and zebras.
Picnic lunch in the park.
Accommodation (Budget Camping):
⭐ Seronera Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning game drive in Serengeti.
Drive to Ngorongoro Crater via scenic highlands, with optional short game drive en route.
Accommodation (Budget Camping at Crater Rim):
⭐ Simba Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a 5–6 hour game drive.
Picnic lunch near the hippo pool.
Drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Included
All park and crater fees
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking guide
Budget camping equipment (tents, mattresses, chairs)
All meals as per itinerary
Bottled drinking water
Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
Excluded
International flights
Tips
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Optional activities (e.g., Olduvai Gorge visit)
7-Day Northern Tanzania Budget Camping Safari Prices
| Group Size | Price per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $900 |
| 2–4 Persons | $650 |
| 5–9 Persons | $600 |
| 10+ Persons | $550 |
Booking Safari
All park and conservation fees
4×4 Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Bottled water during game drives
Airport transfers (JRO/Arusha)
International flights
Travel insurance
Tips to guides and lodge staff
Drinks and personal expenses
Optional Maasai village visit