Beacon adventure & Safaris
5-Day Budget Big Five Safari
5 Days / 4 Nights•Budget Camping Safari (Group or Private)• Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Expedition Overview
This 5-day budget safari offers an amazing chance to experience Tanzania's top parks—Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater—without stretching your wallet. Designed for travelers seeking value and adventure, you'll camp close to nature while exploring landscapes rich with the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Ideal for backpackers, students, and small groups.
Journey Highlights
- •Track the Big Five in three national parks
- •Shared or private 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof
- •Camp under the stars with basic but comfortable facilities
- •Great for budget travelers wanting a real wildlife experience
- •Daily game drives with expert guide
- •Optional balloon safari in Serengeti (extra cost)
Need to Know
Included
- •Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle (shared/private)
- •Park and crater entry fees
- •4 nights camping (public campsites)
- •Camping gear (tent, mattress, cooking staff)
- •Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- •Drinking water during safari
- •English-speaking driver/guide
- •Airport or hotel transfers in Arusha
Not Included
- •International flights & visas
- •Tips for driver guide & safari cook
- •Sleeping bag (can be hired)
- •Personal expenses & travel insurance
- •Alcoholic & soft drinks
Please note: Domestic and international flights are not included in this package.
Day by Day
The Itinerary
Morning pick-up and drive to Tarangire. Game drive through this quiet park famous for elephants, baobab trees, and scenic views.
Overnight at Mto wa Mbu Campsite.
Drive through Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti National Park. Late afternoon game drive watching lions and cheetahs across open plains.
Full day game drive tracking lion prides, leopards, and plains game herds. Optional early morning hot air balloon safari.
Morning game drive in Serengeti, followed by transfer to Ngorongoro Crater rim campsite for dinner.
Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater floor for black rhino and predator viewing. Afternoon return drive to Arusha for drop-off.
Visual Journey
Expedition Gallery
