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Experiences · Budget safaris

Budget safaris in Tanzania

Same parks, same Land Cruisers. You save by sharing the vehicle and sleeping in tents at public campsites inside the parks.

  • $500–$2,455 per person
  • 41 itineraries
  • Park fees included

From$500per person, two travelling

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Itineraries

41 budget safaris, prices published

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Prices are per person for two travellers, with park fees included. Bigger groups pay less each.

Joining-group departures 29

Up to 6–7 guests share the vehicle.

Budget private 12

Your own vehicle, guide and cook.

Is it for you?

Who it suits

Same parks, same Land Cruisers. You save by sharing the vehicle and sleeping in tents at public campsites inside the parks.

  • Backpackers & students

    Share the vehicle and cook, pay the group price.

  • Solo travellers

    Join a set departure and travel with a small group.

  • Groups of friends

    Six or more? Take the Land Cruiser to yourselves at the lowest rate.

  • First safari

    The 4-day route covers Tarangire, the Serengeti and the crater.

What you get

Included, and good to know

Always included

  • Park entrance fees and taxes
  • Tent, mattress and sleeping bag
  • All meals cooked by your camp cook
  • Bottled water and soft drinks
  • Pop-up-roof Land Cruiser, window seat for everyone
  • English-speaking driver-guide

Good to know

  • Public campsites have shared toilets and showers
  • Joining safaris leave on set dates; budget private starts any day
  • Day one to the Serengeti is about 8 hours on the road

Compare

Three ways to see the same parks

BudgetThis pagePrivate mid-rangeLuxury fly-in
VehicleShared (up to 6–7) or privatePrivate Land CruiserPrivate, waiting at the airstrip
SleepTents at public campsitesMid-range lodges, en-suiteLuxury lodges and camps
DatesSet dates when joiningAny dateAny date the flights run
Between parksBy roadBy roadBy air, then short drives
Price per person$400–$1,300$750–$3,200$1,900–$6,000

Compare: Budget · Private mid-range · Luxury fly-in

Where you sleep

Lodges and camps on these trips

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Good to know

FAQs

Are public campsites safe?

Yes. They are inside the parks and patrolled by rangers. Animals sometimes walk through at night, so you stay in your tent after dark.

Do I need a sleeping bag?

No. Tent, mattress and sleeping bag are included.

How many people share the vehicle?

Up to 6 or 7 on joining departures. Everyone has a window seat.

Can I upgrade some nights to a lodge?

Yes. Each safari page shows the lodge price beside the camping price.

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Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

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  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor

  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor

  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

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