10-Day Big-5 Camping Safari & Cultural Tourism

START FROM

$1,650

duration

10 Days

Min people

2 PEOPLE

MIN AGE

1+ YEARS

tour type

camping safaris

OVERVIEW

This 10 days adventure is a budget-friendly journey through Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit. You’ll explore world-famous parks including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, while also experiencing cultural encounters with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes near Lake Eyasi.

You will be guided by an experienced safari guide and accompanied by a cook who prepares fresh meals daily. The trip combines thrilling wildlife encounters with authentic cultural experiences, perfect for travelers seeking both adventure and connection.

TOUR PLAN

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL DAY

Pickup from Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport and transfer to budget accommodation in Arusha. Depending on arrival time, optional city tour visiting Cultural Heritage, local market, and Maasai market.
Accommodation: Budget lodge in Arusha
Meals: At own expense

DAY 2 – ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Morning drive to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for elephants, baobabs, and predators. Game drive with picnic lunch before sunset. Overnight inside the park.
Accommodation: Budget camping inside Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 3 – TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Early morning game drive in Tarangire, then transfer to Lake Manyara. Explore flamingos, birdlife, monkeys, giraffes, elephants, and tree-climbing lions. Overnight near Lake Manyara.
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp (Budget lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 4 – DRIVE TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Journey through Ngorongoro Highlands with a stop at the viewpoint before entering Serengeti. Afternoon game drive en route to camp.
Accommodation: Budget camping inside Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 5 – FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE IN SERENGETI

Morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti. Search for the Big Five and enjoy birdwatching. Sunset return to camp.
Accommodation: Budget camping inside Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 6 – FULL-DAY GAME DRIVE IN SERENGETI

Another full day in Serengeti. Sunrise and afternoon drives across the plains to maximize wildlife sightings.
Accommodation: Budget camping inside Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 7 – SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER RIM

Sunrise game drive in Serengeti with picnic breakfast, then transfer to Ngorongoro Simba Campsite on the crater rim.
Accommodation: Budget camping on crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 8 – NGORONGORO CRATER

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot lions, elephants, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Packed lunch inside the crater. Return to camp for dinner.
Accommodation: Budget camping on crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 9 – EMPAKAI CRATER WALKING SAFARI

Morning trekking safari at Empakai Crater with a picnic breakfast. Later transfer to Lake Eyasi for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Budget camping at Lake Eyasi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 10 – CULTURAL TOUR AT LAKE EYASI

Join the Hadzabe on a traditional hunting experience, then visit the Datoga tribe to learn about their blacksmithing and cultural traditions. After lunch, return to Arusha — end of safari.
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Price per person