7-Day Budget Safari (Camping Experience in Serengeti)

Tanzania · Budget

7-Day Budget Safari (Camping Experience in Serengeti)

Overview

Experience Tanzania’s top highlights on this unforgettable tour. You'll explore Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, roam the endless Serengeti plains, and descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. You'll discover Lake Manyara’s diverse habitats and famous tree-climbing lions. You'll finish your journey with a refreshing hike to Materuni Waterfall and an authentic local coffee tour in the foothills of Kilimanjaro.

Highlights

  • Serengeti camping nights
  • Budget northern circuit value
  • Tarangire game drives
  • Ngorongoro Crater wildlife
  • Lake Manyara scenery
  • Camping equipment included
  • Full week of parks

Route at a glance

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Itinerary

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to Arusha city. Here, you will be briefed and get ready for your journey the next day.

Arusha, Tanzania's vibrant gateway to safari adventures, is a bustling city nestled at the foot of Mount Meru. Known for its lively markets, cultural diversity, and stunning landscapes, it offers a perfect blend of urban charm and natural beauty. Arusha is the perfect starting point for unforgettable Tanzanian adventures, from exploring local crafts markets to thrilling wildlife safaris in nearby national parks.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Overnight

Karibu Heritage House

Sakina, Arusha, Tanzania

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Cost

Includes

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Sleeping bag

Excludes

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Bath towels
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Transport

  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Guiding

  • Dedicated English-speaking driver-guide throughout.

Minimum age

7+

Customizable

  • Yes - dates & lodges

“We went on a 7-day private safari tour with Quagga Topy Tours for our honeymoon and had an amazing experience. Everything was organized perfectly beforehand. Our guide, Ben, went above and beyond to exceed our expectations. He spoke English perfectly, knew all the details about flora and fauna and had such a sharp vision that he spotted animals from a very far distance. More than once, other guides asked him for help because they couldn't spot the animals themselves. The hotels and lodges were beautiful and the service in every single one of them was excellent. I 100% recommend a safari tour with Quagga Topy Tours.”

Katrin Ewert

Bespoke, genuine, attentive- every need met, making our Serengeti experience truly incredible.

“Our Serengeti tour was outstanding from start to finish. They took time to understand our budget and made sure every moment was maximised to give us the best possible experience. Ben, our tour guide, was fantastic - he really listened to what we wanted and tailored the trip to match our interests perfectly. He had excellent local knowledge about the landscape and animals, and was a superb ‘spotter’. On top of that, he added special touches like beautiful picnic lunches in stunning locations which took it the extra mile. The company was reliable and trustworthy throughout, so I felt completely confident the whole way. The trip went far beyond my expectations and I’m still smiling about it now.”

AmandaTanzania

Absolutely fantastic!!

“Young Jackson has put together a great team who made sure we had an absolutely memorable safari experience. Fabian was great from arrival to departure transportation and Ben on the Safari side. We managed to see the BIG FIVE and more. As a suggestion, safari in off-season is best to avoid the crowds.”

RanjeetUnited Kingdom

Very serious tour operator for the big 5

“I booked a 7 days safari with topy tour and i was deeply satisfied...very good value for the safari, i visited serengeti, tarangire, ngorongoro....and it was a amazing experience, transportation, accomadation, guides, food was very well...we can t complain, they do their best...i would like to thank you Jackson who is very serious, kind, professionnal and patient man...in France before booking my safari i sent him many mails to get more information and details about the safari programm and he always answered me quickly, he was always on time in tanzania and he help you for everything the first and last day...i was lucky because the guide was very professionnal, polite and patient too and we could see many animals more than i expected ,many lions...i recommend this tour operator for a budget safari in tanzania and my photos with only a phone are very good pictures”

CarineFrance

“An amazing and inspiring team. Topy tours provided the best Safari services. A group Safari to Ngorongoro was nice,we saw lots of animals and at a very close range. A great Safari and a great Company,I highly recommend this company to all adventurers.PositivePunctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value ServicesGroup tours”

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Common questions

You use safari camping with provided gear. Facilities are simpler than lodges but keep you close to the bush.