Tanzania Budget Safari
Budget / Basic Tanzania Camping Safaris (Tents on the ground)
Travellers choose a Tanzania Budget Safari (Camping Safari) for a variety of reasons. Some people choose this option because they want to feel closer to nature. Some, because it is less expensive than staying in lodges and tented camps. Whatever your motivation, a Tanzania Budget Safari (Camping Safari) will be an unforgettable experience.
Lion King clients who choose a Tanzania Budget Safari (Camping Safari) are able to experience the great outdoors, whilst being taken care of by the Crew. You will sleep in private tents in designated campsites, in or near the National Parks. It is important to know that the Campsites are not fenced. Wild animals can and do wander through the Camp, sometimes stopping to graze for a while. Your Crew will set up your tents for you every evening and pack them away the following morning. You will have your own Private Chef, who will stay with you for the duration of your safari. Our Chefs are very skilled at producing a wide range of dishes, with limited access to shops/markets and cooking equipment. Sample food includes soups, fresh fish, stews, pasta, rice and ugali. Breakfast can include eggs, fresh fruit, pancakes, bacon and beans. Your Chef will provide a lunchbox for you to take on safari every day. This may include sandwiches, fruit, crackers and chicken.
Throughout your Tanzania budget Safari (Camping Safari), you will receive high levels of service and care. Lion King will provide tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, chairs, tables and all the necessary cooking equipment. Our goal is to make your camping experience as comfortable as possible, whilst still sleeping under the stars in some of the most spectacular settings on the planet.
FAQs For Tour Packages
It is your choice. Lion King helps to organise flights for many of our guests, but there is little financial advantage to this. If you choose to arrange your own flights to Zanzibar, we recommend that you speak to your Tour Consultant before doing so. They will be able to advise you about timings etc. There are several international airlines that fly into Zanzibar, so it is possible to begin or end your Safari package there. On average, a one-way flight between Arusha and Zanzibar costs U$D 200 per person and takes about one hour.
Yes! It is possible to start (or finish) your Safari & Beach Tour in Zanzibar. There are several international airlines that fly to Zanzibar and this option can often reduce the need for internal connection flights. For example, you can fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO), go on safari, take an internal flight to Zanzibar and then fly home from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). Most guests prefer to finish the holiday in Zanzibar, but the choice is yours.
Different coastlines in Zanzibar offer different things and should be considered when planning your trip.
The East coast of Zanzibar is lined with long stretches of powder-white beaches. Most beaches have a very shallow gradient and as a result, the tide goes out a long way, making it difficult to swim directly from the beach.
On the North Coast, ocean swimming is much less susceptible to the tides. Smooth beaches and white sand make for dazzling days in the sun. Here the beaches are much busier. There are a large number of guest houses, bars, shops and restaurants. The setting and the beaches are beautiful, but it lacks the tranquility of other parts of the island.
The South-West Coast has fewer places to stay and some of the island’s finest marine experiences. The South-West doesn’t have the iconic stretches of powder sand beaches, but visitor numbers are lower.
Please look Zanzibar beach holiday for information about the different kinds of activities you may wish to do on Zanzibar. Your Tour consultant can help you to plan and book activities once you have confirmed your accommodation, but the easiest way to do it is to ask your hotel to organise once you arrive. Nearly all activities can be booked at short notice and you pay the hotel directly. Possible activities include SCUBA diving, snorkelling, Dhow cruises, Swimming with Dolphins, Kitesurfing, exploring the historic Stone Town, Spice Tour, Jozani Forest and more….
