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3-Day Budget Serengeti Camping

3-Day Budget Serengeti Camping

3 Days / 2 Nights

Overview

Experience the legendary Serengeti National Park on a compact 3-day budget camping safari. Join a group departure from Arusha in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle, sleep under canvas at Seronera Public Campsite within the park, and let our safari chef prepare your meals at camp. Witness the vast plains, endless wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets of one of Africa's most famous parks without breaking the bank.

Highlights

Game drives through Serengeti's central Seronera region
Camp in the heart of the Serengeti at a public campsite
Spot the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino
Witness the Great Migration (seasonal) across the Serengeti plains
Shared 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing
Campfire evenings under the African stars

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Settle into your room and receive a full safari briefing from your driver-guide. Enjoy dinner and a good night's rest — the adventure begins tomorrow.

Accommodation

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Gran Meliá Arusha

luxury
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Mid-Range
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Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

budget
Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Depart Arusha early in the morning in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle. The drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering stunning views of the crater highlands along the way. Enter the Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate in the early afternoon. Enjoy a game drive en route to Seronera Public Campsite, where tents are set up by the crew. Your safari chef prepares a hot dinner before you settle in for the night.

Accommodation

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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

luxury
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Into Wild Africa

Mid-Range
Nyani Campsite

Nyani Campsite

budget
Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, enjoy one last morning game drive through the Serengeti as the park comes alive with activity. Keep an eye out for any wildlife you may have missed. Exit the park and begin the drive back to Arusha, with a stop for lunch along the way. Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon, where the safari concludes.

Breakfast, Lunch

Included

  • Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Safari chef to prepare all meals
  • Camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, chair)
  • Park entry and camping fees
  • All meals during safari as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Group departure with guaranteed daily departures

Excluded

  • International flights and visas
  • Sleeping bag (available for hire)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and chef
  • Personal expenses and laundry
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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