4-Day Serengeti Safari from Arusha: Budget Group Tour

Four days of game drives across three national parks, camping under the African sky

A 4-day joining group safari from Arusha takes you through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire national parks with at least 5 hours of daily game drives in a pop-up jeep. The tour includes free airport pickup, one night in a budget lodge and two nights camping, all meals and drinks, camping equipment, and a professional guide who speaks English, Spanish or French. You'll travel with other clients in the group and stay at budget accommodation before the safari begins.

The experience

You're picked up from hotels around Arusha or Moshi and join other travelers for this 4-day, 3-night trip. The route moves through three of Africa's greatest national parks: you'll spend your days on game drives spotting lions, elephants, leopards, rhinoceros, buffalo, zebra, giraffes, hyenas, wildebeest, antelope species and wild dogs. Each day involves at least 5 hours in a pop-up safari jeep, which gives you an open view and the mobility to follow wildlife as it moves.

Accommodation splits between one night in a budget lodge and two nights camping, with all camping equipment provided. Every meal and drink (including water and beer) comes with the price, and dietary requirements are accommodated. A professional driver and guide who speaks English, Spanish and French leads the group and handles the route. Before the safari officially starts, you get one free night at a hotel in Arusha (Karibu Karibu Heritage House or Charity Hotel) so you're rested and ready when the tour begins.

The tour ends with an optional town tour of Arusha after the safari. Free airport pickup is included, so you don't arrange separate transport from the airport to your hotel or to the meeting point.

What’s included

• Free airport pickup from the airport to your hotel.
• one night pre-tour accommodation at a budget hotel in Arusha.
• all game drive activities across the three parks.
• camping equipment for the two nights in the bush.
• all meals and drinks throughout the 4 days.
• town tour of Arusha after the safari if you request it.
• professional guide who speaks English, Spanish and French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (17 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (14 to 15 years) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Serengeti Safari Booking

Is this one for you?Choose this shared group tour if you want to split costs across other travelers. Pick a lodge-based option instead if you prefer hotels every night rather than the mix of camping and one lodge stay.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 15 years); Child (5 to 13 years); Infant (under 5).

What animals am I likely to see on the game drives?

Lions, elephants, leopards, rhinoceros, buffalo, zebra, giraffes, hyenas, wildebeest, antelope species and wild dogs are expected sightings across the three parks. The exact animals you encounter depend on the season and where the herds are moving during your visit.

How much time do I spend in the jeep each day?

You'll do at least 5 hours of game driving each day, which is the core of the safari experience and when you're most likely to spot wildlife.

What's included in the meals and drinks?

All meals and drinks are included in the price, with water and beer available throughout the tour. Dietary requirements are accommodated, so let the operator know when you book if you have any restrictions.

Do I need to bring my own camping gear?

No, all camping equipment is provided as part of the tour, so you don't need to pack a tent or sleeping bag.

Is the guide fluent in English?

Yes, your professional driver and guide speaks English, Spanish and French, so communication is straightforward regardless of your language preference.