**Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Tarangire**

– **Morning Flight to Arusha:** Arrive at Arusha Airport from Zanzibar in the morning. Your safari guide will meet you at the airport.

– **Transfer to Tarangire:** Begin your journey to Tarangire National Park by road. The drive takes approximately 2-3 hours, offering glimpses of rural life and stunning landscapes along the way.

– **Game Drive in Tarangire:** Upon arrival at Tarangire, embark on your first game drive. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, as well as diverse wildlife such as lions, giraffes, and zebras.

– **Budget Camping Setup:** Upon completing your game drive, head to the designated budget camping area within or near Tarangire National Park. Your safari crew will assist in setting up your campsite.

– **Dinner:** Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner at the campsite, typically consisting of local dishes cooked over an open fire.

Note: We can exchange to Like Manyara instead of Tarangire.

**Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti**

– **Morning Game Drive:** Wake up early for a morning game drive in Tarangire to catch wildlife activity at its peak.

– **Breakfast:** Return to the campsite for breakfast before departing for Serengeti.

– **Transfer to Serengeti:** After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park. The journey takes several hours, but you’ll have opportunities for game viewing along the way.

– **Lunch:** Enjoy a packed lunch en route to Serengeti, allowing you to maximize your time for wildlife sightings.

– **Arrival at Serengeti:** Upon arrival in Serengeti, head to the designated budget camping area and set up your campsite.

– **Dinner:** Have dinner at the campsite, relishing the flavors of a freshly prepared meal while sharing stories of the day’s adventures around the campfire.

**Day 3: Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive**

– **Full-Day Game Drive:** Today is dedicated to exploring the vast plains of Serengeti on a full-day game drive. Keep an eye out for the Big Five and other wildlife species as you traverse the savannah.

– **Picnic Lunch:** Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within Serengeti, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wilderness.

– **Continued Game Drive:** Spend the afternoon continuing your game drive, delving deeper into Serengeti’s diverse habitats.

– **Return to Camp:** As the day draws to a close, return to your campsite in Serengeti.

– **Dinner:** Gather around the campfire for dinner, sharing your wildlife encounters and experiences from the day.

**Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater and Departure to Zanzibar**

– **Morning Game Drive:** Start the day with a final game drive in Serengeti, making the most of your time in this iconic safari destination.

– **Breakfast:** Return to the campsite for breakfast before departing for Ngorongoro Crater.

– **Transfer to Ngorongoro:** Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, which offers spectacular views and abundant wildlife.

– **Descend into the Crater:** Descend into the crater floor for a game viewing experience, where you may encounter lions, elephants, rhinos, and more.

– **Picnic Lunch:** Enjoy lunch at a scenic spot within the crater, surrounded by the natural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

– **Departure to Zanzibar:** After lunch, drive to the nearest airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar.

– **Flight to Zanzibar:** Board your flight to Zanzibar, marking the end of your budget camping adventure safari in Tanzania.

This detailed itinerary ensures that you’ll have an immersive safari experience while camping on a budget, allowing you to get closer to nature and wildlife in Tanzania’s most iconic national parks.