Serengeti Budget Safari | 3-Day Camping Tour
Features
Overview
A genuine Serengeti safari doesn't have to mean a private luxury camp. This budget-focused itinerary uses public campsites and a small-group vehicle to bring the cost down significantly, without cutting the game drives or the destination itself — you're still in the same Serengeti, seeing the same wildlife, just with simpler accommodation and a shared vehicle instead of a private one.
Highlights
- Real Serengeti game drives at a genuinely accessible price point
- Small-group vehicle (shared with a limited number of other travelers) keeps per-person costs down
- Public campsite accommodation — an authentic, closer-to-nature safari experience
- A great option for backpackers, students, and first-time safari travelers on a defined budget
- Tailor-made itinerary Adjust dates, lodges and pace to suit you.
- Free, no-obligation quote We confirm the final price before you book.
- Local Tanzanian team On hand before, during and after your safari.
What's Included
- Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with professional driver-guide (small group)
- 2 nights' public campsite accommodation (tent provided)
- All meals prepared by your safari cook
- Park conservation fees and Ngorongoro transit fee
- Drinking water during game drives
What's Excluded
- International flights and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Sleeping bag (available for hire)
- Tips for guide and cook
- Alcoholic beverages
Itinerary information
Day 1 - Arusha to Serengeti
Depart Arusha in a shared safari vehicle, driving through Ngorongoro Conservation Area (brief rim stop) into the Serengeti. Afternoon game drive on arrival. Overnight at a public campsite (own or rented tent, shared facilities).
Day 2 - Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Morning and afternoon game drives across the central Serengeti's Seronera region, prime year-round wildlife territory. Overnight at a public campsite.
Day 3 - Final Game Drive & Return to Arusha
Morning game drive, then the return road transfer to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can i get a join group trip to serengeti?
Yes you can it costs around $700 - $1000 depending on the group size.
Is a shared vehicle safari still a good experience?
Yes — you still get full game drives and the same wildlife access; the difference is sharing the vehicle with a small number of other travelers rather than having it privately.
What's campsite accommodation like?
serengeti campsite are like other Public campsites offer shared washroom facilities and a communal camp atmosphere — a simpler, more budget-friendly alternative to a lodge or tented camp, popular with younger and backpacker travelers.
Can I upgrade partway through booking?
Yes — ask us about upgrading to a private vehicle or lodge-based accommodation for part or all of your stay.
