7-Day Budget Safari Wildlife and Culture

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival and Airport Pick up

Arrive in Tanzania and settle into the warmth of Karibu Heritage, your comfortable accommodation in Arusha.

Take this time to relax and prepare for the extraordinary journey ahead.

A town tour of Arusha is available at zero cost, offering insights into the vibrant culture and history of this bustling city.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

We will pick you at 07:30am in the morning after breakfast and proceed for a 2-hour learning and discovery drive to Tarangire "the land of giants". After a morning exploration, enjoy a picnic lunch while digesting inn remarkable views of the Tarangire River.

In the evening, we will depart from Tarangire after an amazing game drive to Mto wa mbu for accommodation. A farming community of Mto Wa Mbu, located between Manyara and Ngorongoro, is home to around 18,000 people.

Note: Bathrooms are available on every picnic site, every gate and every campsite
Duration; 7-8 hours.
Optional; Night Game drive at Lake Manyara national park at an extra cost 200usd per person. Lake Manyara is more rewarding at Night.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Game drive in Serengeti National Park

Tanzania’s oldest park, covering a whopping 1.5 million hectares, it's home to an incredible diversity of animals. As well as the famous wildebeest migration.

After breakfast, we depart to Serengeti via Ngorongoro between 8:45 & 9:00am, we will pause for 15-20 minutes at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to soak in the breathtaking view of the crater. We arrive in time for lunch at Serengeti Nabi gate.

After Lunch proceed for a game drive including a sunset game drive while heading to your selected accommodation for dinner & overnight. As you prepare for yet another exciting day, make sure you get enough rest.

Optional activity.
. Maasai boma visit: a walk in the Maasai culture well known for hunting lions and drinking raw cow blood. Though these traditions are things of the past exception of drinking blood.
. Balloon ride for 550$ only per person.
. Olduvai Gorge Museum is available at an extra cost.

Note. Washroom are located in all picnic sites as well as all gates.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Our day begins with an early sunrise game drive, as the park comes to life and nocturnal predators like lions finish their night hunts. After the morning game drive, we proceed back to your accommodation for breakfast.

In the afternoon we will stop at Naabi Gate for lunch. After lunch proceed with a transit game viewing while heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay. We arrive at our camping grounds in the early evening, for dinner and sunset.

Optional; Upgrade to Ngorongoro serena hotel for exceptional views of the Ngorongoro Crater at an extra cost.
Optional Balloon Ride: You have the option to book a discounted balloon ride at $550 per person.

•Note: bathrooms are available on every gate and picnic sites around the park
•Duration;7-8 hours.

Note: Be prepared for colder temperatures in Ngorongoro highlands during the night, ranging from 7 to 16 degrees Celsius.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full Game Drive in Ngorongoro crater

Commence your day early, around 6:00-6:30 am, for an exciting descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. The early start enhances our chances of spotting black rhinos.

In the comfort of your open roof 4x4 land cruiser, spend the majority of your time exploring the Crater. With its 600- to 650-meter-high walls, the Ngorongoro Crater resembles a natural zoo. The landscape varies with the seasons, offering unique scenes found nowhere else in Tanzania.

After a day filled with excitement, enjoy a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool.
Thereafter, our guide will drive you back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

For your convenience, washrooms are accessible at entry gates and picnic sites. Anticipate a fulfilling 7–8-hour game drive, capturing the diverse wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Tent)

• Budget tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Lake Eyasi

In the southwest corner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the beautiful Lake Eyasi, a soda lake that is fed by the Sibiti and Baray Rivers. Visiting Eyasi Lake is a different type of safari experience from those that you may be familiar with from your other Tanzania wilderness excursions with African Mecca. The region around Eyasi is the home of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities who continue their ancient lifestyle of hunting-gathering and pastoralism respectively. Visits to the villages give you a personal, intimate look into the daily life of these people. You may be impromptu invited into their homes, learn about the family structures, participate in traditional dances and bead making with the women, join the traditional small game hunting and gathering by the Hadzabe people, make bows and arrows, and much more. Early in the evening, drive to Arusha for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Materuni Waterfalls

Experience the stunning natural beauty of Tanzania with our comprehensive full-day tour to Materuni Waterfalls. Perfect for adventure seekers, cultural enthusiasts, and active travelers, this tour offers a blend of outdoor exploration and local insights. Begin your journey with a scenic hike to the magnificent Materuni Waterfalls, where you can unwind with a refreshing swim. Following this invigorating experience, visit a local coffee farm to gain an in-depth understanding of Tanzania’s renowned coffee industry. Conclude your day with a comfortable drive back to Arusha.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.