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3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Camping Safari

3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Camping Safari

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Serengeti Ngorongoro
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Experience two of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations on this 3-Day Budget Camping Safari from Mwanza. Travel in a shared 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional guide as you explore the vast plains of Serengeti National Park and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Camp under the African sky, enjoy freshly prepared meals, and witness incredible wildlife, including the Big Five, all while keeping your safari affordable. Budget camping safaris offer the same wildlife experience as lodge safaris, with the main difference being the accommodation

Route

Start Serengeti (Day 1)
Day 2 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater – Mwanza
End Ngorongoro

Tour Features

Day 1: Mwanza – Serengeti National Park Day 2: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Mwanza

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Serengeti, Ngorongoro
  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Hotel tilapia
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Hotel Tilapia
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Mwanza – Serengeti National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Hotel tilapia 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
06:00 AM – Departure from Mwanza Meet your Kitano Tours & Safaris guide and depart from Mwanza in a shared 4×4 safari vehicle. Drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ndabaka Gate, enjoying beautiful views of Lake Victoria and rural Tanzania. 09:00 AM – Enter Serengeti National Park After registration, begin your first exciting game drive as you travel toward the central Serengeti. Wildlife commonly seen includes: Lions Elephants Giraffes Zebras Buffaloes Wildebeests Hyenas Hippos Cheetahs (with some luck) 01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site inside the park while surrounded by spectacular scenery. Afternoon Game Drive Continue exploring the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti before heading to camp in the late afternoon. Dinner & Overnight Accommodation: Public Campsite (Nyani or similar) Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
⏱Morning 🏨Hotel Tilapia 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
06:30 AM – Early Morning Game Drive Enjoy a sunrise game drive when predators are most active and wildlife is easier to spot. 08:30 AM – Breakfast Return to camp for breakfast before packing up. Mid-Morning Game Drive Continue your safari while driving toward the Naabi Hill Gate, enjoying one last opportunity to observe Serengeti's abundant wildlife. 01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch Enjoy lunch before departing the Serengeti. Afternoon Transfer Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the crater rim. Dinner & Overnight Accommodation: Simba Public Campsite Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater – Mwanza
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable morning game drive. The crater is home to: Black rhinos Lions Elephants Buffaloes Hippos Hyenas Jackals Flamingos Numerous antelope species 12:00 PM – Picnic Lunch Enjoy lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool picnic site inside the crater. Afternoon Return Journey Ascend from the crater and begin the drive back to Mwanza. 07:00 PM – Arrival in Mwanza Arrive in Mwanza, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Budget Camping Safari with Kitano Tours & Safaris.

Rates

From: $660 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Mwanza
  • Shared 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • 2 nights budget camping accommodation
  • Camping equipment (tent, mattress, camping chairs and table)
  • Services of a safari cook
  • All park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes and levies

Exclusions

Not included
  • Sleeping bag (available for rent upon request)
  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for the guide and cook

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Serengeti

End: Ngorongoro

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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